There are plenty of ethical gift lists to choose from out there now, but By Nature's was among the first, and is still one of the most extensive collections of goodies for brides and grooms looking to start a new life of planet-loving living together.
And to celebrate World Marriage Day (that's on 8th Feb if you were curious!) the ethical emporium is adding one extra free gift to your haul, as all couples registering on that day will receive a wedding spice box full of organic herbs and spices. By Nature will also match 10% of the total amount bought on each wedding list to your favuorite charity. [Via Bridalwave]
Related: Interview: Katie Haines, the brains behind the Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show | Be a green bride with the Indie Wedding Guide
If you're planning to tie the knot soon, and don't want to pollute the planet with your celebrations, you're probably already looking forward to the inaugural Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show in March. And being a hippy at heart, I was delighted to speak Kate Haines, who co-founded the event along with Katie Fewings and Michelle Berhardi-Toner.
I started by asking Kate why she thought a wedding show for environmentally conscious couples would be so popular right now - particularly at a time when keeping costs down is also a priority.
Read on after the jump for her answers.
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A friend of mine recently invited me to his forthcoming 'carbon neutral' wedding, which made me curious to know how greener couples are going about lowering their carbon footprints as they tread lightly down the aisle. There are all sorts of options to choose from, including offsetting your guests' travel, an option that's now becoming fairly commonplace, with some really useful carbon calculating tools available online.
But a really charming way to commemorate your wedding while adding something beautiful to the planet is to have a tree planted; a favour your guests can purchase as part of your wedding list.
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If you're planning a green/ethical wedding you'll be well aware that the devil's in the details when it comes to ensuring you don't let your principles slide. Which is why I love the fact that it's possible to find fascinators - possibly the most frivolous of all accessories - that are made from sustainable cast-off fabrics and under the fairest of conditions.
With recycled and off-cut fabrics, Hennumi have created a brilliant range from unwanted fabrics to desirable accessories. Dressed up with fresh water pearls, Swarovski crystals, feathers and vintage mother of pearl buttons, designer Tosin Trim is definately one to watch. Prices are from around £75.
[Via Bridalwave]
A short, pre-loved wedding dress with slightly ill-advised bows is not to everybody's tastes, but I fell for the charms of this one as soon as I saw it. Once you get past those bows (which could easily be removed) the fitted bodice looks to be of good quality, and seen up close, the floral applique is really charming. I personally really like sweetheart necklines, and being somewhat prim, it's a great choice for those who want to go so short in the skirt. I can see this being the perfect dress for a thrifty, eco-conscious bride who wants a bit of sparkle but isn't interested in going totally OTT.
$130 on Ebay
Related: Go '60s with a vintage wedding gown from Elizabeth's Vintage Closet | Vintage 1950s bridal gown from Vintagedress of Bristol [Via Bridalwave]
How much would your dream wedding cost you? In Liberia, where women typically work for a dollar a day, it can take up to a year to save for a white wedding dress. So when Reverend Louise Collins married Liberian Ambassador Alpha Bird Collins, they set up a charity to help the women of the West African nation. Marred by 15 years of civil war, the nation is on the up with its first ever democratically elected female president but the infrastructure is still poor with healthcare and education still suffering.
[via Bridalwave]
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One of the main challenges of an eco wedding is how to avoid clocking up C02 en route to the ceremony. You could opt for a green limo, but newlyweds Robert Gray and Stefanie Schmiedel went one step further and took their entire bridal party with them on a tube ride from Dollis Hill to their wedding at Marylebone registry office this weekend.
[Via Going Underground]
Related: Katie's eco wedding part 4: the dress | Be a green bride with the green wedding guide | iChauffeur eco-friendly wedding car hire
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