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Published on April 13, 2009 in Spotlight |
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Lately, I've been daydreaming about the challenge of pulling off an entire wedding with an eco twist. With this idea in mind, I turned to Etsy, and I realized it's a breeze to find unique items to craft a memorable event that's also easy on the earth. I think each of the items below would make a great start to pulling off the perfect environmentally friendly wedding all the way from the invitations to the favors. To find more items like these try the search term eco wedding.
Kristin only uses diamonds in her work that are conflict-free and purchased in compliance with the Kimberley Process. The ring above would make a great option for an engagement ring, wedding band, or combination of the two. By kristincoffin, $685.
Couture Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress
Make a stunning appearance while remaining comfortable in this dress made with the eco-friendly materials bamboo and organic cotton jersey. It also incorporates handmade organic linen flowers and hemp/silk Charmeuse details. By NaturalBridals, $6800.
Eco-friendly linen invitations - Green, set of 25
Stand out from the crowd and send your wedding invitations in linen. They will not only make an impression, but will last for years to come. By ArtfulBeginnings, $60.
Violet paisley freestyle bow tie
Dressing your groom and groomsmen just got easier (and a lot more fun) with these rare bow ties made from repurposed vintage neck ties. By xoelle, $36.
The top of your wedding cake couldn't look better with one of these nest cake toppers. Mosey incorporates vintage millinery flowers from Germany into her pieces. By mosey, $32.
vintage LOS ANGELES transit cufflinks
These cufflinks made from vintage 1950's Los Angeles MTA transit tokens would make a great addition to the groom's attire or a great gift in multiples for his groomsmen. By dustDesignCo, $26.
Ivory and Taupe butterfly bloom, hair clip or brooch
Touch up any dress, clutch, pair of shoes, or hair style with one of these delicate looking flower accessories, assembled with a vintage butterfly brooch and recycled fabrics. By Cultivar, $22.
PlantableTags Favors Set of 10
Leave your guests with a lasting memory of your celebration when you give these plantable flower tags as your favors! Once your guests get home, they can plant the tag, do something healthy for the earth, and think of you while watching the flowers grow. By GreetingsthatGrow, $5.
Set of 4 Tumblers made from recycled wine bottles
These clever little tumblers were made using recycled glass from wine bottles and are so versatile. They'd make the perfect toasting glasses, create a unique table setting as your guests' wineglases, or if used as a vase, they'd dress up a table with a cool green glow. By bodhicitta, $35.
Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:
Handpicked Wedding Items | Environmentally Friendly Items
Handmade Weddings Posts | Earth Tones, Our Eco-Series
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jessjamesjake
gorgeous finds!! love it all, especially Artful's invites. mmmmm
undertheroot
these finds and information truly are an inspiration to so many! don't forget the underthings and rings... xo
AlloverArt
Oh how I wish I knew of Etsy when I got married. I missed out. :/ Beautiful finds!
WoollyWonka
inRibbons
uncharted
AndrosCreations
lovelygifts
MyissaG
SewFragrant
Nishale
IcingOnTheCupcake
4TheSparrowsNest
I love plantable paper too...it's so fun to make. I made all of my wedding invitations (including the paper) and added flower seed inclusions so that they could be planted. Great spring or summer wedding idea!
dogties
LaveMeSoapCo
EpicBones
Mattamorphis
wildstrawberry
Wish I had known about Etsy when I got married...but we did have a "second-hand", elcheapo, no-waste wedding.
Come check out my Make an Offer sale!
nakedpeggies
fineartstoneware
princesslasertron
jmundodesigns
Beautiful picks... Handmade Bridal Combs made from vintage elements in my shop!
jelvehdesigns
prettysimpleart
love those tumblers... and the wedding invitations are amazing!
baconsquarefarm
ShesFancy
That recycled white gold ring is so beautiful--timeless and elegant!
reginasstudio
Forget the veil when you can find flower accessories like this one- so beautiful and soft. Great Picks
cherrycreek
Thank you so much for including my Wedding Charms in this beautiful list!
ArtfulBeginnings
DinnerTimeChimes
I've mailed out several sets of these fork easels to be used as place card and table numbers at wedding receptions this summer :)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
BayMoonDesign
The love the cards and favors that can be planted to produce flowers. What a wonderful idea.
clothpaperstitches
Nice picks. Wish I had thought of this 6 1/2 years ago!
darcei
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
I absolutely adore how simple and versatile this dress is. It would also be perfect for an eco-friendly wedding.
OhFaro
I'd love to be on your list too Mary.
These wedding posts really shed light on the eco-wedding items offered on etsy. I love making new from old for brides!
adoreneko
GreetingsthatGrow
Oh WOW, I am SO excited and honored to have my plantable tulip tags featured in one of your awesome Wedding articles! Thanks SO much Mary-you made my YEAR!!!!!
ScottieinaCanoe
VintageDress
BloomStudios
I love the diamond ring! I am glad to see others that realize the importance of using conflict free diamonds.
EJPcreations
Wow that dress is amazing!!! and so are the inventations!!!!
michon
beautiful finds, I always look on etsy first when I need something "green".
nfall2rt
dragonhouseofyuen
good to see - this is becoming the main way to go ...
don't forget my Arabella Art-Accessory Bag in wedding bells and pink - perfect for the bride :)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
revelope
bizarre that this was the topic today! I just started creating infinitely reusable envelopes... the Re-velope! eco-friendly to the max.. no wedding invitation size Re-velopes yet, but soon to come for sure.
SimpleTraditions
TheCottageCheese
That little doves cake topper is so sweet! I already purchased mine from Middleburg, but this one is a close second on my list of favorites!
SunRayemomi
Thought it was fun to find this in my inbox today, since I'm currently designing my own ex-friendly wedding to take place on May second! I knew that Etsy would be a great place to find the random little eco-details that I needed.
I printed and embossed my own invites on recycled paper, and then wrapped them in a beautiful die-cut from Zimplicity.etsy.com - not necessarily the most eco-friendly of my wedding details but definitely worth mentioning!
Perched upon our cake, of which the ganache icing will have the look of bark, are a family of love birds - mom, dad, and 2 babies - that I purchased from Urastarhouse.etsy.com.
It was a joy working with both of those businesses!
I feel I ought to also mention that I am having an outdoor reception and we will be using Bambu Veneerweer plates and sporks for eating the cake on, which we will take home to reuse. We will be using biodegradable drinking cups and napkins, which we will take home to compost. There will be very little waste from our party!
ClaudiasCreations
I have been loving the recycled gold and silver lately. Wish I could get married again! :-D
scavengerhunt
I love the recycle idea, have been doing it my whole life. Love this story.
fantasybeader
rozzie
Great ideas, thanks for the tips! I'm especially fond of the plantable tag favors to give to the guests.
enchantingimages
MirthQuakeClothing
Ha! Such coincedence, I just listed my eco-friendly wedding dress on etsy!
fashionfucsia
I enjoy seeing items for weddings and this selection is fantastic!
ShadeJewelry
It's great to see the use of conflict free diamonds promoted.
sandali
Lovely selection !! The best way to go is to go green ;) Wish everyone would support Eco projects in the future ;)
mythunderstood
Cheenara
glutamatedesign
absolutly stunning - all brides-to-be and wedding guests should check out etsy!
sunnyfish2001
AliBaliJewellery
Eco2
I had an eco-friendly wedding, too! It inspired me to start making my own jewelry - first for my wedding and now for every day. I just posted a bunch of eco-friendly jewelry - including a bridal design. More to come!
23rdspiral
great and timely article... i'm newly engaged and was just wishing an ethical, conflict free, perhaps recycled engagement ring would exist... ah.. etsy!
CreativeEscapades
I loved the things you chose! So elegant and yet eco-friendly! Good job!
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