DÉCOR

If you want to save water, try a different way of decorating by using paper on your tables. Instead of using two layers of linens, use one and a table runner made out of linen like paper such as the one shown below from Creative Media Print, and then recycle them after the event!

Paper table runner. A great alternate to linens, and it can be recycled!

These table runners look great, and are environmentally friendly too!

When it comes to your floral centerpieces, you can “recycle” them by donating them to Blooms From The Heart. They come and pick-up your pieces which might otherwise go to waste, and then deliver them to hospitals, assisted living homes, group homes, etc. This organization is a non-profit, and run by %100 volunteers.

Recipient of donated flowers by Blooms from the Heart.

Volunteers of Blooms from the Heart.

You can also incorporate ceramic vases like these from Made By Humans that use recycled magazine paper to create the color you see.  If you don’t want to use them everywhere in your décor scheme, they can still used as accent pieces on your head table, guestbook table, or wherever you feel they would work.

Recycled magazine paper on ceramic vase. Perfect for adorning your guestbook table!

Recycled magazine paper on ceramic vase. What fun colors!

GUESTS

Speaking of guest books, that is another great way to “go green” by using a guestbook made from recycled paper like these ones from Zola:

Recycled paper guest book to remember your guests by.

Recycled paper guest book for your wedding day!

Another great way to be environmentally friendly on your wedding day can be done by the types of favors you use for your guests. A big trend among couples these days is to not give out favors, but to donate to a favorite charity on behalf of the guest. This is a great idea, but if you’d rather give your guests something to thank them for coming, there are still great ways to do it with an Earth Day flair.

Ever heard of plantable paper? From Botanical PaperWorks, it comes in many shapes, and even in boxes. Give this to your guests filled with your favorite chocolate or candy. Not only will your guests get a nice treat to eat, but once planted the wildflower seeds in the paper grow for your guests to enjoy after the wedding day!

Plantable seed paper dragonfly shape that will grown into beautiful flowers!

Plantable seed paper box to use as a favor for guests, and it will grow into flowers too!

Zuhair Murad is the epitome of Middle Eastern glamor, fashion and design. This Lebanese breakthrough in the International fashion scene has lead Murad to become an icon to his peers and audiences from around the world. His unique creations that define oriental essence and beauty have made their way towards all the major podiums, boutiques, and personalities.

Since debuting his collections in Paris, he has consistently enhanced techniques. The shape and form of his silhouettes can now be compared to those of other well renowned couturiers. It is so evident in watching the beautiful and dazzling silhouettes as they descend the runway. Thanks to his talent for synthesizing the rich colors of his native homeland with the elegance of European women, even bigger things are to be expected of the rising couturier star.

The international media has declared him as ‘the star rocketing designer’ and ‘one of the most promising young designers for the new era’ due to his unique style and creativity which ensure his ongoing successful career. Furthermore during his widely acclaimed ‘Free Spirit’ show in Paris he was conveyed as ‘Tomorrow’s Star’ by reputed leaders in the business.

For more information on designer Zuhair Murad and his amazing Couture Bridal & Evening Collections please visit WWW.ZUHAIRMURAD.COM

In the midst of all the planning preparations for your wedding day, there are so many details that can be overlooked.  One thing that we find is commonly overlooked is the guests bathrooms or powder rooms! It is the place that is most frequently visited by male and female alike outside of the dance floor during your reception. We just want to give you a few easy tips on how to incorporate your wedding day decor into the powder room and how to provide your guests with a little bit of comfort should something come up unexpectedly!!

You can begin your guest restroom decor planning by consulting with your planner and florist about 2-4 small arrangements with your extra flowers or floral arrangement elements that you can place in the guest restrooms, draping, or candles (whatever is within your budget) along with a basket or setting dish filled with thoughtful little  necessities that will be a delight for your guests.

The baskets can include such things as, mints, gum, mouthwash, hand cream, stain removers, baby wipes, deodorant, nail files, gel, hair spray, lint rollers, sowing kit, and the like….and always include a first aid kit!! What ever you decide to include in your necessity powder room baskets and incorporate into your rest room decor, we just wanted to remind you not to ignore a very popular spot on your wedding day!

A unique cake topper is another great way to personalize your wedding day experience. It can symbolize a great memory of your relationship, the day you met, how he proposed, individual or mutual hobbies/interests, or anything at all that sends a message about the two of you and your special bond.

There are no rules to showing the world about the journey that lead you both to declare your love in front of your family and your closest friends…..so why not add a little humor while you’re doing it!

You can represent your heritage…..

But above all, you can express your sweet true love. Whether it’s for the first time…..

…..or for the fiftieth!

For more fun cake toppers please visit SuperWeddings.Com

The custom candy bars are designed with decorated jars,  ribbons and descriptive tags, and customized boxes/bags of your choice. Serving scoops, bags and ties along with customized labels when needed & décor for the table, candy and or chocolate are provided.

After we design each individual candy bar with you, we then deliver and create it.  We set up and tear down each detailed aspect of the satiation. Depending on your event’s needs and particular budgeting, we include an attendant for the duration of the event.

We strive to provide you with as much variety and color as possibly available by maximizing the candy assortment. It is ideal to have a combination of candy and desserst on the same station, this can all be arranged and provided with strategic budgeting.

All signage for The Candy Bar can be made to match all the stationary for your event as well as all the components of the sation.

For more information about The Candy Bar, contact Nahid Farhoud at info@weddingelegancesd.com

Also, the invitation can give the guests a glimpse into the theme of the wedding…. whether its going to be a fairytale, storybook, or seasonal themed occasion….for example. if the wedding is in the fall the couple may choose to have that scents of the fall added to the paper or accents in the invitation packaging for the recipient to indulge in as they open the envelope.

The invitation can be used to inform your guests about your conscious views….express you global contribution and go green with your invitations and your wedding theme….

Express your individuality beginning with your invitations….set the tone to your whole wedding planning journey!!

Invitation Inspirations courtesy of Rock Paper Scissors Design

It is a spectacular way to add festive flair and instant excitement to your celebration. Having a dessert station gives guests the choice to custom pick as little or as much of exactly what they want and when they want it.  It is also functions as a little to go nite bite when the night is over.

There are so many different types of stations you can create deppending on your perrsonal stories and the types of sweets you and your sweetheart love….

Here are a few examples we thought would inspire you to have one at your wedding or your next celebration!

You can have….

Mix your own fruit chocolate Martinis.

Make your own candied apple station.

A Smores Station (My favorite!!)

A cupcake station.

Sundae/Soda-Float Station.

The possibilities are endless and only your imagination and your mood can guide you….it can only be tasty and fun after that!!!

Photos courtesy of : Jean M Wedding Invitations and Accessories, The Knot, & Dasha Wright

We are so excited to introduce our lovely couple Zeina and Mauth who will be celebrating their big engagement party at the US Grant the end of the month and will have their extravagant wedding next spring in Jordan…We are happy to share some of their pictures from Kristina Chartier Photography