Green Love & Weddings
Earth Mothers and Moms: Mutually Exclusive? May 12th, 2008
Some eco activists are opting not to recycle their genes
Many moms have famously claimed that having children has made them more conscious of their impact on the planet, like Julia Roberts, Cindy Crawford, Soliel Moon-Freye and now Jessica Alba. But the question has been...
Sustainable Food Swapping May 9th, 2008
Not quite as racy as key parties, but a healthier couples activity
Here's a green idea that's like an updated version of the consciousness-raising women's lib groups of the 70s (or a little reminiscent of spouse-swapping key parties, except much healthier for the couples involved). A group...
5 Best Online Wedding Registries for Green Couples May 8th, 2008
Where to Register for Eco-Friendly Gifts
If you're the type to think about where your posessions are made, who makes them, and what they're made from, registering through one of the traditional retailers probably won't work for you. But most of...
Five Ways to Meet People with Green Dating and Social Networking May 5th, 2008
We dare you to try these tactics and not meet anyone
1. Take a killer, but appropriate for you, photo to use for all your social networking sites--that's your first and best way to grab people's attention. If you want to meet friends to go camping...
The Old and the Beautiful: Vintage Gowns for Your Eco Wedding April 28th, 2008
Head to Posh Girl for Vintage Gown Inspiration
For the green brides considering getting married in a vintage dress (ahem), I'm going to share my favorite vintage dress online shop, Posh Girl Vintage, who are about to relaunch next month with a makeover....
Organic Flower Power April 24th, 2008
Two unique resources for lower-impact floral displays
There's more than one way to have an Earth-friendly flower display at your wedding. One, of course, would be no flowers at all, but that's no fun. Another minimal option, for the low-maintenance couples, would...
Top Eco Celebrity Couples April 23rd, 2008
The power duos and a few lopsided ones, too
On Earth day, I urged my fiancé to use the toaster oven to heat up his organic Tater Tots, rather than the regular oven. He grumbled, but he did it, and presumably some energy was...
The Five Biggest Green Wedding Cliches: Stop Saying That! April 17th, 2008
Tell Us Which One You Hate the Most
Speaking as someone who reads a lot about green weddings, I'd say we are beyond the saturation point of green websites, articles, issues, news reports, and TV shows. As Duran Duran might say in their...
Five Ways to Use eBay for Your Green Wedding April 15th, 2008
Buy Less New Stuff for the Big Day with eBay
1. Your dress. eBay can be used to find not just your dress, but your bridesmaids' dresses, your flower girl's dress, the groom's suit, shoes, and accessories. And often, they are CHEAP! You can go...
Design Your Own Eco Wedding Dress April 15th, 2008
Get ready for girly fun on Olivia Luca's website
I'm probably going with a vintage gown for my own wedding next year. But for brides wanting a custom-made gown, or if you don't want your bridesmaids to looks like carbon copies of each other...
