2009-11-24 07:30:00 by TALENEVENTS

Finding Your Perfect Eco-Friendly Venue

TAGS: WEDDING RECEPTION, WEDDING VENUE, WEDDING PLANNING, ECO-FRIENDLY WEDDING, GREEN WEDDING


So now that you've set a date for your big day, the next big hurdle is to find a venue that satisfies your tastes, vision and needs! If your tastes include finding an eco-friendly venue, we would like to provide you with some general questions to ask yourself and the venue so that you choose wisely! Here is a laundry list of things to consider:


Hart House
Photo courtesy of Talen Events

2010-03-10 13:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

SmartBride on Sonoran Living Live!

TAGS: ECO-WEDDING TIPS, GREEN WEDDING, USED WEDDING DRESS

We were so excited to be interviewed on Sonoran Living Live on March 8th, 2010 and chat about ways to say an earth friendly "I do".


With the average wedding producing 400 pounds of garbage and 63 tons of Co2, it's not surprising that we are seeing more and more couples looking to plan a wedding that minimizes resources used and pollution.


During the segment we offered tips to help you have a greener wedding, focusing on your wedding dress, your invitations, flowers and favours. Check out the video of the segment and our tips below, or an extended top 10 list on abc15.com!





2010-11-01 12:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Green Wedding Contest: Win an Eco Prize Pack!

TAGS: ECO WEDDING, GREEN WEDDING, WEDDING CONTEST

Looking for ways to incorporate green thinking into your big day? We can help.


At the recent Wedding Channel Couture Show in New York City, 7 fabulous eco-friendly vendors got together to showcase the latest and greatest ideas when it comes to planning a green wedding via the first ever Green Pavilion. We got to share our eco-chic message with media and bridal salons, and now we want to share the love with you!


Eco Prize Pack from Green Bride Guide, SmartBride Boutique, Milo Paper, Gwendolyn Gleason, Divine Chocolate, Seams Couture and Invitesite.com

From top left to bottom right: 1. Seams Couture Flower Accessory, 2. Milo Paper stationery & notebook set, 3. InviteSite.com stationery gift card, 4. SmartBrideBoutique.com phone skin and 2011 desktop calendar, 5. Green Bride Guide book & registry gift card, 6. Divine Chocolate mini chocolate bars, 7. Gwendolyn Gleason Couture Hair accessory


That’s right! One lucky bride will win an amazing $445 Eco Prize Pack, full of all the things you need to plan ...

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: