I love when couples draw inspiration from nature and incorporate it into their wedding decor.  These days I can't get enough of trees, branches and twigs.  I love how simple and effortless it looks and yet so chic at the same time. There are so many different and amazing things you can do with them too!

Images courtsey of Elizabeth Ann Designs, Martha Stewart, Design Sponge, The Knot, Wedding Bee and Ayoska

Do you have a green wedding question you want answered?  Join Emily Anderson, author of EcoChic Weddings and us tomorrow in a tweet chat!  Just tweet your questions to @ecochicweddings between 10am and 10:30am tomorrow morning! xoxo

If you aren't already reading DesignSponge on a daily basis then you should start...TODAY!  I can't get enough of these "love logs" they posted today.  They are a great, eco-friendly DIY craft project that would be amazing for a green wedding!  I love the idea of using them as escort cards but there are so many other things you could do with them as well!  Head on over to DesignSponge for the full DIY tutorial. 

Images courtsey of Design Sponge

Ecospheres are pretty amazing in my opinion.  They were originally developed by Nasa and are a completely closed and self-sustaining system.  Filled with algae, shrimp and bacteria an ecosphere truly is a miniature little world and requires minimal effort on the owner's part (no feeding required). They would make a pretty incredible and eco-friendly centerpiece for a green wedding, especially if paired with some votive candles and branches on a reception table.  I think they would look beautiful if contrasted against a dark navy or grey linen as well.  They can be purchased at Target, Brookstone and even on Amazon but unfortunately they run on the expensive side, starting at $60 for a 4 inch ecosphere and ranging up to $200. If you are on a tight budget and can't afford to buy one for each table you could always buy a few and place one on every other table or every third table as well. I think they would make a pretty amazing centerpiece and your guests could take them home after the reception and enjoy it throughout the year.

Images courtsey of Target, Amazon and Brookstone

For all you green brides living in Seattle who are still in search of an eco-friendly wedding dress you are in luck!  Adele Wechsler, one of the pioneers of elegant, chic and eco-friendly wedding gowns is coming to Seattle next Monday, June 21st! 

The event is FREE and is being held at Phase 3 Salon downtown from 6-8pm.  More information on the event can be found here.

All images courtsey of Adele Wechsler