2009-04-21 08:30:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Happy Earth Day! Eco-Friendly Wedding Tips for Smart Brides

TAGS: GREEN WEDDING TIPS, ECO WEDDING TIPS

Happy Earth Day!

At SmartBride, we focus on re-using and recycling anything and everything wedding related. In honour of Earth Day, we've compiled a list of other green wedding tips. If you're looking for ways to green your wedding (and even save some cash!), you've come to the right place.

Green Wedding Tip #1: Dresses:
Reuse and Recycle bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and decorations. Our first tip gives both brides-to-be and past brides an opportunity to save some money while thinking green. SmartBride dropped into BTV in Calgary and Vancouver on April 22nd in honour of Earth Day and profiled some beautiful dresses available (in addition to other green wedding tips).


In Vancouver, we featured this beautiful Size 6 Alfred dress in Ivory with a lace overlay. It was purchase brand new for $1700 in July 2008 and is being sold for $750 on our site. Go green and save $950 while looking fantastic!


Size 6 Alfred Sung Bridal Gown

2009-04-21 16:30:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Eco-Friendly Wedding Tips: Honeymoon

TAGS: HONEYMOON, GREEN WEDDING TIPS, ECO-FRIENDLY WEDDING TIPS

Are you just starting to plan your wedding and want to try and find ways to reduce your wedding's impact on the environment? If you are, congratulations!


At SmartBride, we are committed to helping brides-to-be and past brides reduce their environmental impact by providing an online space to buy and sell wedding gowns and accessories - extending the life of typically once used or worn items. So, when we find other companies who are committed to providing sustainable and eco-friendly wedding options, we like to highlight them.

2011-03-22 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Real Green Wedding: Blind Date Romance

TAGS: GREEN BRIDE GUIDE, ECO, REAL GREEN WEDDING, GREEN WEDDING TIPS

We’ve got more green wedding tips via real green weddings from the Green Bride Guide.


Real Green Wedding

Courtesy Green Bride Guide .



What began as a blind date, blossomed into romance for Rebecca Straus-Revenel and Ramsay Revenel. The decision for this couple to plan the green wedding of their dreams seemed like a no-brainer as both keep eco-consciousness close to their hearts in both their personal and professional lives.


Here are Rebecca and Ramsay’s tips to keep your wedding local and seasonal:

2011-01-18 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Green Wedding Tips: Go Local, Eliminate Waste

TAGS: GREEN WEDDING, ECO, GREEN BRIDE GUIDE, GREEN WEDDING TIPS

We've got more gorgeous green wedding ideas for you courtesy of the Green Bride Guide.
This week we're bringing you simple green wedding tips from Michelle and Alice, whose wedding featured creative details in their peach and lavender palette. The result was elegant, chic, and a little bit funky.


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Read on for 2 simple tips you can use to help reduce the impact of your wedding.

2011-02-09 08:47:33 by SMARTBRIDE

Real Green Wedding: Choosing A Green Venue

TAGS: GREEN WEDDING, ECO, GREEN BRIDE GUIDE, GREEN WEDDING TIPS

We've got more gorgeous green wedding ideas and inspiration for you courtesy of the Green Bride Guide.


Today we’re sharing a story about Adirondack Affection and how a couple’s love of the outdoors motivated their choices for a naturally beautiful celebration.


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Read on for ideas and inspiration when it comes to finding a green wedding venue: