We are so pleased to share with you our brand new Emerald Weddings website!  Our website includes a portfolio of our work, a FAQ section on green weddings, information on our services and packages as well as additional information about Monica and myself.  Please take a look and forward it to anyone you think may be interested in learning more about Emerald Weddings and the work we do.  We would also love to hear your comments and feedback so feel free to contact us.

Monica and I are currently planning a green wedding reception in Seattle with a strict budget.  We have been exploring various eco-friendly centerpiece and favor ideas and I just can't let go of the idea of using herbs! The groom comes from a large Italian family and they will be serving Italian food to all their guests. Herb and moss centerpieces seem like the perfect fit for this reception given their low cost and compliment to the Italian food.  These images have been inspiring me. What do you think? We would love to know your thoughts!

You can even have a living moss ring pillow!

Images courtsey of Hip Hostess, Intimate Wedding, Snippet and Ink, Harrison Events,

In the Now Weddings, Amelia Occasions, Wedding Number Three,

Main Wedding Photographer and Kaboodle

I am so excited to share with you Seattle's very first Cupcake Camp!  So what is a Cupcake Camp exactly and how can all you green brides benefit from it? Well just think of it is a really big cake tasting! It is a completely volunteer run event brought to you by our very talented Seattle cupcake experts at Bella Cupcake Couture. You can participate in the Cupcake Camp Seattle a number of ways:

• bake or buy cupcakes to donate
• come to eat cupcakes!
• help raise money for a good cause
  

There will be activities such as baking competitions, cupcake wrapper decorating and cupcake eating!  The best part is that it is FREE and all donations will go towards Hope Heart Institute. 

This event is a great way to find inspiration for your own wedding while raising money for a good cause!  Find out more details on the event here.

When: Saturday, April 10, 2010 11am-2pm

Where: 415 Westlake, Seattle, WA

I have to admit, I am a bit of a Project Runway fanatic.  I love sewing myself and am always so amazed to see what these creative and talented designers can do for only a $100!  And of course I have my favorites...last season I couldn't get enough of Carol Hannah and her gorgeous gowns.  So you can imagine my excitement when I heard she launched her designs on Etsy!  Her designs are fabulous and relatively inexpensive as well. She is continuing to work on her bridal collection but you can preview her wedding designs here; (which include wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses for all you fashionable brides).

All images courtsey of Carol Hannah

I have to admit I am completely obsessed with fabric flowers and birdcage veils (more on veils in a later post).  If used properly they can really showcase your personality and sense of style.  They are so chic and can be used in various ways to accent your wedding attire.  I think they look great on a clutch, in your hair, on a shawl,  on the back of your dress to accent your sash, etc.  

One of the great things about being a Seattle bride is that you have a plethora of talented, green and local vendors at your fingertips.  If you are interested in fabric flowers we have our own talented expert right here in Seattle. Cindi, is a local Seattle eco-entrepreneur and the owner of Brass Paper Clip.  She created all of the fabric flowers below and you can see more of her work on Eco Etsy Weddings.  If any of you green brides decide to use fabric flowers on your wedding day, please send us pictures!  We would love to see them in action on our readers.

Just one way in which you can wear it on your wedding day

All images courtsey of Brass Paper Clip