5 Mossy DIYs to Beautify Your Wedding

May 01st, 2012, by Azure

There are SO many ways to use moss to beautify your wedding ceremony and reception decor. And when you incorporate mossy touches throughout your big day, you can go green and save big on your wedding budget, too! Here are five fabulously mossy wedding DIYs definitely worth trying: 1. Mossy Messages scrawled on the wall of your venue will mesmerize wedding guests! Learn how to DIY the moss paint here, and be sure to check with your venue before embarking on this DIY journey. 2....

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A Great Day for a… Hemp Wedding

April 20th, 2012, by Azure

Why? Because it's 4/20! And thanks to fellow OneWed'er (and Pinterest master), Faye, I didn't make like a pot head and forget the date. Hope you like this fun wedding inspiration board featuring hemp and other eco-friendly/hippie-friendly treasures! Plus a few more hemp lovelies below!  

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Green




Like it Rough, Love these Engagement Rings

February 22nd, 2012, by Azure

It's no secret that I love Diamond in the Rough engagement rings! I've been a smitten kitten since discovering them, and have a serious Twitter crush on @DiamondDossier! What I love about DITR engagement rings is that they are truly one-of-a-kind, and turn heads every single time. Wrap a rough-cut milky diamond with bands of sparkly micro pave, and you've got one stunning engagement ring that will spark ring some serious ring envy! Are you DITR obsessed just like us? What do...

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Rings Green




Wedding Guest Welcome Bags from Maptote

January 30th, 2012, by Brooklyn Bride

If a lot of your guests are coming from out of town and you're providing gift bags for their hotels, they might as well be from Maptote because you seriously will not find anything cuter! Made in Brooklyn, they've been around for a while, but only now are they introducing even MORE customizable options and better yet, adorable pins!  They've also expanded their city list to include many more from around the world.  No doubt they will make the perfect keepsake for your guests....

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Destination Wedding DIY




Rare Finds: Vintage Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

August 30th, 2011, by Azure

Your engagement ring and wedding band should be as unique and stunning as you! And if your hubby-to-be popped the question with a platinum engagement ring, now until September 12th you can enter to win platinum wedding bands worth nearly $3000! Enter to win on our Facebook fan page! But if you're still searching for the perfect engagement ring, and you're all about one-of-a-kind, you can't go wrong with a vintage piece. Engagement rings from the late 1800's to early 1900's are...

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Veils and Accessories




Eco-Friendly Wedding Dresses take a Turn for the Chic!

August 12th, 2011, by Azure

About Bride Chic I've seen quite a few changes in styles boasting eco-fibers in the last few years, both in bridal and main line fashion. Once upon a time, say twenty years back, green-friendly fabrics looked pretty raw, loosely woven and just a few grades above burlap. Fast forward to 2011 and fiber developers as well as suppliers are getting the message- brides want eco-friendly alternatives but don't necessarily want that tattered, Issey Miyake look anymore. Treatments have...

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Eco-Friendly Wedding Ideas: 4 Ways to Go Green

July 18th, 2011, by Azure

Special to OneWed by Bari Braun ofCustom Ceremonies for Momentous Occasions More and more couples are ‘going green’ on their wedding day, a trend we can’t help but love and embrace. If you’re an eco-conscious couple or just dipping your toes into the green weddings movement, here are some ideas to help you along the way! 1. An Eco-Chic Venue: If you’re planning a warm weather wedding, go green by taking it outside! Getting married outdoors (think beach, park, lake,...

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Vintage Chic Brides: Wedding Dreams Come True with YOOX

June 28th, 2011, by Azure

Incorporating vintage into your bridal look or reception decor is a surefire way to wow your wedding guests. But fabulous vintage treasures can be hard to find. By complete chance, I stumbled upon YOOX.com. You know when something great comes your way and it's totally unexpected? That's how I felt when I found this fantastic site. YOOX is similar to Shop Bop, offering high-end designer pieces at sample sale prices. But what sets YOOX apart is its section filled with gorgeous...

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Veils and Accessories Green




Ethical Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

May 20th, 2011, by Azure

ken + dana design crafts incredibly beautiful engagement rings and wedding bands, and is committed to ethical sourcing, fair trade and giving back. This eco-chic jewelry company uses recycled metals the the furthest extent possible, and their ring designs are inspired by the ebb and flow of love. Lovely, isn't it? Another great thing about ken + dana is its 'try before you buy' sample program. If you find your dream engagement ring on the ken + dana site, they'll send you a sample...

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Tuxes and Suits Veils and Accessories Green




3 Simple DIY Wedding Centerpieces: Luscious Succulents

November 05th, 2010, by Azure

Special to OneWed by Jennifer McGarigle of FloralArt Succulents have a lot going for them. First, succulent arrangements can be made long before the “day of.” If you’re doing your own wedding centerpieces, this can be a huge time-saving advantage. Secondly, they’re great gifts for your wedding guests to take home that will last for months to come. And finally, succulents are super easy to care for and eco-friendly, too! Here are three chic and simple succulent...

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