Now that you've got all the eco wedding resources you could ever need from the last several posts in this series, including the top green wedding blogs on the net, it's time to move on to the details.  And we begin with photography.

Capturing all the critical little moments of your wedding day is one of the most important aspects of your wedding.  You want a wedding photographer that gets your style, shoots in a way that grabs you and knows which moments are the ones that shouldn't be missed.  And, once you've found all that, is there anything else that matters?

Well, if you're a bride looking to have the most positive environmental impact possible with your wedding, then yes, there is.  You know with all the emphasis on the flowers, the food and the fashion, sometimes its easy to forget that photography can also make a difference in how sustainable your wedding day is.  But what is eco wedding photography?  And what is it that wedding photographers can do to be greener?  Here's what a few eco-minded wedding photographers have to say on the matter:

A Timeless Touch - D.C./Baltimore

Vrai Photography - Chicago

Kristina Carter is arguably one of the most in-demand photographers in Chicago and brides flock to Vrai to get their hands on her artistic genius.  Not only is she the creative force behind Green Diva eco bridal jewelry's last photo shoot, she's also a pioneer in the greening of photography in the Chicagoland area.  Check out her work capturing the tiny little details of this REAL eco wedding.

Balance Photography - D.C./Baltimore

Rissa and Nathaniel are leading the green charge both in the studio and out.  Not only do they operate a conscious photography operation, they also recently coordinated D.C.'s first Mid-Atantic Green Wedding Show.  What does this dynamic duo have to say about being a green photographer?

• We print all paperwork on 100% recycled paper
• We use CFL and natural lighting in both our home and business
• We recycle glass, cans, and plastics, and compost food waste from the office and our home
• All our cameras and flashes are run on rechargeable batteries with solar-powered chargers
• We offer greener choices for both albums and prints

About the Author: Katherine is owner/designer for Green Diva, the first eco bridal jewelry and accessories boutique.  


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This post wraps up the "resource" portion of the Eco Wed Series and will give you all the blogs you need to learn just about everything there is to know about having a stylish and thoughtful green wedding.  In no particular order are some of the best green wedding blogs on the web.  Get the RSS feeds and follow them weekly, or sometimes daily, to find your unique inspiration for what it will mean when you get married in the most eco conscious way.  (Disclaimer:  this list is by no means exhaustive.  There are many new green blogs popping up daily, so forgive me if I've missed one.)

 

Launched in December 2009, Eco-Beautiful Weddings blog and magazine is the brain child of veteran event planner and floral designer Katie Martin of Elegance & Simplicity. But don't be fooled by its newbie status, Katie's been putting on green weddings for well over a decade and has compiled a team of expert bloggers (myself included) who live and breath the eco life every day.

Stacie Shepp is truly a woman of ethics.  Rather than aiming to make a quick buck off the green movement,  Stacie breaks the mold by offering information for the sake of information to make your eco wedding planning that much simpler.  Even her directory for brides to scope out green wedding vendors is free for vendors to list in.  But don't worry, she checks out every company she lists first.  Check out her fabulous Eco Wedding blog for insider tips on what it means to have a green wedding coming from a former bride who did just that.

Glam Green Weddings, at green-wedding-blog.com, is the luxe-inspired exploration of all things wedding by yours truly.  After I complete this eco wedding series on The Green Girls, you can continue to discover more of my tips and ideas there, including stylish, affordable, luxurious and funky eco wedding finds.

The spirit of one of the first books on green weddings, Eco Chic Weddings by Emily Anderson, lives on in her weekly blog of the same title. Always brimming with handy creations pulled from unlikely sources, Emily knows how to put a wedding twist on any green discovery.

 

 

Dream Green Weddings blog is one of my favorite places to go for color inspiration as a designer. Authored by Heather of Dream Green Weddings favor, decor and invitation shop, this blog finds bright inspiration and packages it up neatly for your dreamy viewing pleasure.

 

 

I'm not sure how they find the time to do it, but the folks at Earthly Affair eco wedding invitation company somehow manage to post new articles almost daily on all the various trends and resources floating around for the green bride.  For up-to-date inspiration, this is a must-see. 

 

 

 Green-ish Wedding blog is a great compilation of all the little things you can do to have a positive environmental impact through your wedding.  Rather than focus on all-or-nothing, this blog believes that 'every little bit counts.'

 

Not only is InviteSite a fabulous eco luxury wedding invitation provider, they run a darling blog that surfaces new off-beat stories and finds each week.  For off-the-radar ideas, this is a blog you've got to check out.

Although the Knot may still be lagging behind a bit when it comes to fully embracing the green wedding movement, it's at least refreshing that they have started to take a step in the right direction with their new eco-minded blog. 

Ecopolitan Bride is still growing in size and is an excellent resource for fashion finds and color palettes.  They even have a FREE Eco Wedding Planner suite of resources, including checklists, budget sheets and more. 

Author:  Katherine DalPra, owner/designer of Green Diva eco bridal jewelry.  Request for FREE report "7 Secrets to Your Luxury Green Wedding Without the Celebrity Pricetag"

Among the many resources covered in this series about having an eco friendly wedding, books may very well be one of your best.  Although new eco-minded wedding vendors and products pop up daily that may not appear in some of these books, you'll still find a wealth of knowledge about how to go about finding green wedding providers as well as learn what you can do independently to ensure that your wedding is as sustainable as possible. 

Enjoy this insightful interview with Kate Harrison, author of the Green Bride Guide, to learn more about what it means to go green as a bride.  Additionally, check out the list below of all the green wedding books I know of for further guidance on how to make your environmental impact as low as possible on your big day.

Eco Chic Weddings - Emily Anderson

Emily is also an avid writer who has published several books on going green and shares her personal experiences on being green on blogs such as Eco Chic Weddings and Eco Beautiful Weddings.


Green Wedding - Mireya Navarro


Green Bride Guide - Kate Harrison


Everything Green Wedding Book - Wenona Napolitano


The Green Wedding Guide - Valerie Edmunds


Green Weddings That Don't Cost the Earth - Carol Reed-Jones


How to Get Married in Green - Suzan St. Maur


Organic Weddings - Michelle Kozin



About the Author

Kathy is owner/designer for Green Diva, the first eco bridal jewelry and accessories boutique.  Request your FREE report "7 Secrets to Your Luxury Green Wedding Without the Celebrity Pricetag."

How timely that right in the middle of our Eco Wed Series green wedding events are popping up left and right and I couldn't be more thrilled about it!  There are truly some incredible, forward-thinking folks emerging in this industry and it's so exciting that they are taking the time to make sustainable options more accessible brides.  Forget searching for hours on the internet for the right eco-minded photographer or that perfect organic gown...these green bridal shows are bringing the eco boutiques and professionals to you!

 

BOSTON:  Valentine's Day, Sun Feb 14, 1pm-5pm - The Elegantly Green Wedding Showcase

 

WASHINGTON, D.C.:  Sun Feb 21st, 1pm-5pm - Mid Atlantic Green Wedding Show

 

 

For all our ladies in the Boston and New York area, stop by Hyatt Harborside for the Elegantly Green Wedding Showcase, an intimate boutique-style bridal affair with some unique personal touches, including a walking fashion show that doesn't require you to stop what you're doing to enjoy it.  There will be giveaways, treats and, as a Valentine's bonus, the Hyatt will offer a special V-day dinner and overnight stay package.

 

 

If you live in the D.C. or Baltimore metro area, including Virginia and Maryland, then the the Mid-Atlantic Green Wedding Show is a party you don't want to miss!  The coordinators of this first-ever event are pulling all the stops with a top of the line professional fashion show, featuring eco dress designers such as Barbara Deckert Couture, Style Tantrum, Morgan Boszilkov, Puridee and Sweetgrass as well as the Green Diva eco bridal jewelry line by yours truly.

Be sure to check out their SWAG list of unbelievable door prizes and gifts that you qualify for just for showing up!  (Keep your raffle tickets for this)  With dozens of eco vendors and tickets priced at only $15 through Feb 19, this is a totally affordable and fun way to get all your green wedding planning done under one roof.

I'll make it easy for you.  The first 100 brides get FREE eco-swag bags and admission is only $15 and it's buy one, get one free....hello, no brainer!  You can't miss this classy bridal event!

 

 

About the Author

Kathy is owner/designer for Green Diva, the first eco conscious bridal jewelry boutique.  Request your FREE REPORT  "7 Secrets to Your Luxury Green Wedding Without the Celebrity Pricetag"

 

 

 

So if you've been following my Eco Wedding Series for the green bride, you might be wondering how you can find more information about having your dream wedding in the most sustainable way, as this series cannot begin to cover all the possibilties.  The next 2 posts are dedicated to you.  Over the next two weeks, I'll be sharing with you some of the top resources for finding informaton on how to make your wedding more eco friendly...from blogs to directories to forums.  This week, it's all about the mag. 

Katie Martin, wedding planner and floral designer with Elegance & Simplicity, launched the first online green wedding magazine this past December.  Eco Beautiful Weddings is just like any other cutting edge wedding magazine...only greener.  Any topic you might find in other bridal mags will be covered on the EBW blog and magazine, except with the eco conscious bride in mind.  In this interview with Katie, you'll learn why Eco Beautiful Weddings Magazine was started and find out all the exciting ways this little-mag-that-could can help you have the most eco chic wedding of your dreams.

 

 

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About the Author
Katherine is owner/designer for Green Diva, the first eco bridal jewelry and accessories boutique, as featured on The Knot Green Weddings.