GREEN venue checklist (questions you need to ask to find out if the venue really implements sustainable policies)

What makes a venue green goes beyond the landscape and views. – Mireya Navarro, ”Green Wedding: planning your eco-friendly celebration” So I am reading this amazing book of M. Navaro at the moment. And, also, I had an assignment to make a venue checklist questionnaire for my course at the Academy of Wedding and Event … ♥ ♥ ♥…

Green idea | Using driftwood to decorate the chairs

I know, I know, technically I should already think about upcoming season and offer some autumnal ideas. However, while having the best summer ever and for a second month living on the Mediterranean coast I just could not help myself! Moreover, I think that using driftwood is one of the most sustainable and budget – … ♥ ♥ ♥…

3 super creative ways to reuse those household items for your reception

Here are some fresh ideas for those eco-conscious reusing fanatics. Who said that plumbing materials can not be used at weddings? 3. Wooden menu boxes The most common type of wedding menu is either printed on paper ones or written in a charming manner by talented calligraphers hand on other materials like fabric, acrylic sheet … ♥ ♥ ♥…

The story behind this 100 % sustainable rosemary herb bouquet

Ahhhhh, the Universe is so amazing! Have you ever noticed that sometimes everything falls in place in that jaw-drop worthy, hardly believable manner?? Today my loved one Daniele (aka @danflorist) who is doing some garderning jobs around the area at the moment came back for lunch and brought a… rosemary herb bouquet for me! How … ♥ ♥ ♥…

Yes, you should reuse those beer bottles. Here’s why.

You are absolutely right, this is not a new idea at all. But we too often forget that there are no new ideas, just new perspectives of the same old ones. So, again, why don’t give those used brown beer bottles a new hope for life? Because… … it is easy, super affordable and makes … ♥ ♥ ♥…

Quick one | A good old garland of greenery and flowers

I remember being like 12 or 13 years old preparing some garlands of greenery and flowers from our garden for the wedding of the neighbour. She was very creative girl and made all decorations herself with some help from me and my little sister. I remember thinking how amazingly pretty these garlands looked like. So … ♥ ♥ ♥…

Sustainable weddings. History and current trends in eco-conscious choices (Free eBook)

Hello there! I must apologise for not writing for so long! Job, studies and personal family affairs just took all my time. However, I hope that my readers will forgive me as I am coming back with something really big: a free eBook! You can read it online by pressing on the picture below. So … ♥ ♥ ♥…

Green idea | Cute plants inside those (boring) hanging glass baubles?! Oh yes, please!

Hey! Right, so I bet you are familiar with those hanging glass baubles designed to hold tea-candles? They are still crazy popular in event design, especially for big scale, traditional weddings. Well, I have an offer then! Instead of putting hundreds of candles inside these holders (which, by the way, will later go straight to … ♥ ♥ ♥…

Rose petals for your event – (not so) obvious way to save the environment and some money at the same time

Not so obvious? Why do I say so? Well, I’ve been working at quite a few real weddings and styled shoots last year and, honestly, we’ve used rose petals just…once and just a bit! Of course, not all newlyweds and wedding professionals I had an honour to work with focused on saving the environment or … ♥ ♥ ♥…

Quick one | How cute are these miniature bottles of herb infused olive oil

You know me: I am rarely writing about guests favours. Why..? Well, I am considering them a luxury addition to the wedding itself and BGW is more about less extravagant, more modest and earth-friendly celebrations. However, I must admit that these miniature glass bottles of herb infused olive oil just conquered my heart! Ech, I … ♥ ♥ ♥…

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