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		<description><![CDATA[Nothing beats a sophisticated color palette mixed with texture with a nod to Mother Nature. When Esther of Esther Sun Photography told us she and a group of California pros gathered for an inspiration shoot to celebrate Earth Day, we knew it was going to be something beautiful. As an added bonus, Sara Holland of [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nothing beats a sophisticated color palette mixed with texture with a nod to Mother Nature. When Esther of <a href="http://www.esthersunphoto.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/esthersun');">Esther Sun Photography</a> told us she and a group of California pros gathered for an inspiration shoot to celebrate Earth Day, we knew it was going to be something beautiful. As an added bonus, Sara Holland of <a href="http://www.atyourdoorevents.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/planners/atyourdoorevents');">At Your Door Events</a>, is here to share with us 5 Eco-Chic wedding planning tips:</p>
<p><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" target="blank"><br />
<span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-14.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly reception table"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-14.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-18.jpg?b03aa7" alt="bride with floral wreath" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-18.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-15.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly reception table" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-15.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-64.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly wedding invitations"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-64.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-41.jpg?b03aa7" alt="vintage furniture decor" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-41.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-47.jpg?b03aa7" alt="bride getting ready" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-47.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></a></p>
<p>1. Location: Reduce your carbon footprint by selecting a venue with an on-sight ceremony space. Not only isn&#8217;t good for the Earth, but it saves you on the cost of hiring transportation for you and the wedding party!</p>
<p><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" target="blank"><br />
<span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-46.jpg?b03aa7" alt="bride in chair" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-46.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-51.jpg?b03aa7" alt="succulent terrarium wedding decor" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-51.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-62.jpg?b03aa7" alt="vintage wedding clothing"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-62.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-11.jpg?b03aa7" alt="organic wedding desserts" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-11.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-12.jpg?b03aa7" alt="vintage wedding dress" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-12.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></a></p>
<p>2. Invitations: Select an Earth friendly recycled paper or plantable paper. Plantable papers have tiny little flower seeds embedded in the paper fibers, guests can plant the paper in the ground and flowers will grow!</p>
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<span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-43.jpg?b03aa7" alt="green cake pops" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-43.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-34.jpg?b03aa7" alt="organic wedding bouquet" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-34.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-61.jpg?b03aa7" alt="metal wedding jewelry"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-61.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-39.jpg?b03aa7" alt="vintage wedding dresses" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-39.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-58.jpg?b03aa7" alt="white paper doilies" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-58.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></a></p>
<p>3. Rings: Select environmentally conscious metals. Ask your jeweler about rings made of recycled metals. OR — collect jewelry from family and have it melted down and crafted into your own personal ring design. </p>
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<span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-66.jpg?b03aa7" alt="succulent wedding bouquet" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-66.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-48.jpg?b03aa7" alt="blue wedding shoes" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-48.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-36.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly brides"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-36.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></a></p>
<p>4. Bridal Gown: Consider using vintage or taking your mothers wedding dress and having a tailor transform it into something unique for you! </p>
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<span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-49.jpg?b03aa7" alt="vintage dessert table" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-49.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-50.jpg?b03aa7" alt="teal place settings" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-50.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-9.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly teal place settings"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-9.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></a></p>
<p>5. Floral: Cut flowers are not green. Considering centerpieces such as terrariums! These are living, breathing eco-system contained in a glass jar. As a grouping on a table they make a glamorously green center piece AND a wonderful keepsake for guests. For your bridal bouquet, add succulents. The stems of succulents are actually root systems. After your wedding, you can take the succulents and plant them. The succulent will thrive and you will be able to keep a living memento of your wedding day!</p>
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<span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" width="300"  src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/ecofriendly_esthersun-4.jpg?b03aa7" alt="terrarium centerpieces DIY"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/ecofriendly_esthersun-4.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" width="300"  src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-40.jpg?b03aa7" alt="terrarium centerpieces DIY"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-40.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><br />
<span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-30.jpg?b03aa7" alt="small tart desserts" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-30.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-54.jpg?b03aa7" alt="white wedding flowers" width="300" ><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-54.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-63.jpg?b03aa7" alt="moss reception decor"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-wedding-inspiration/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-inspirational-shoot/ecofriendly_esthersun-63.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Wedding Inspiration"></span></span></a></p>
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<p>Wedding Vendors (Long Beach, CA):</p>
<p>Venue Location and Paper Goods: <a href="http://www.papercrew.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/papercrew');">Paper Crew</a> / Wedding Photographer: <a href="http://www.esthersunphoto.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/esthersun');">Esther Sun</a> / Wedding Planner: Sara Holland of <a href="http://www.atyourdoorevents.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/planners/atyourdoorevents');">At Your Door Events</a> / Wardrobe Styling: <a href="http://www.lafemmevintage.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/lafemmevintage');">La Femme Vintage</a> / Makeup: <a href="http://www.roseinthepark.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/rosepark');">Rose Park</a> / Furniture: Urban Cottage / Wedding Caterer: <a href="http://www.seafoodworldrestaurant.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/food/seafoodworldrestaurant');">Seafood World Restaurant</a> / Desserts: <a href="http://www.sweetsbyannie.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/food/sweetsbyannie');">Sweets by Annie</a> / Videographer: <a href="http://www.lovebirdsfilm.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/lovebirdsfilm');">Lovebirds Film</a> / Models: Minta Allred, Lorraine Caguin, and Lauren Jensen</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[We love a couple who doesn&#8217;t shy away from DIY projects in the name of keeping things budget-friendly and as green as possible. Mel and Forrester are definitely one of those couples. When Mel saw a flower curtain at BHLDN, she didn&#8217;t think twice about tackling the task of making her own DIY lily backdrop. [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We love a couple who doesn&#8217;t shy away from DIY projects in the name of keeping things budget-friendly and as green as possible. Mel and Forrester are definitely one of those couples. When Mel saw a flower curtain at BHLDN, she didn&#8217;t think twice about tackling the task of making her own <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/diy-easter-lily-ceremony-backdrop/">DIY lily backdrop</a>. She also challenged herself to pass on all used items from her wedding day to soon-to-be-wed couples, much like other brides over at our <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/recycle-your-wedding/browse-listings/" target="_blank">wedding classifieds</a>! All photos by <a href="http://www.dekujiphoto.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/dekujiphoto');">Dekuji Photography</a>. </p>
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<p>From the bride, Mel: <em>We&#8217;ve been frantically saving money to buy a house and also to travel, so the very first rule we set for the wedding was to keep it under $10,000. The 2nd rule was that everything had to be handcrafted, vintage, second hand or recycled. And the 3rd was that all of the food and flowers and materials for handcrafted goods had to be locally sourced. We came in under budget by almost $1000 and the very last rule for the wedding was that we had to pass on absolutely everything we used to other brides and grooms to use for their special day! All we have kept is my dress and antique jewellery and Forrester kept his outfit. So we&#8217;ve had complete strangers popping over to our house for weeks and taking bits and pieces to use in their own weddings!</em></p>
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<p><em>My girlfriends and I spent 6 months collecting jars to use as vases, scouring thrift stores for doilies, furniture, scrap fabric&#8230; I found my dress online from Etsy. It&#8217;s vintage, from the 1970&#8242;s, and I just adore it. </em></p>
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<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_248.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_248.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_378.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" width="300" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_378.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_193.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" width="300" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_193.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_661.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_661.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_711.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" width="300" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_711.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_137.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" width="300" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_137.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_493.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_493.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_380.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_380.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_151.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" width="300" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_151.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_461.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" width="300" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_461.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_730.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_730.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_718.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_718.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></a></p>
<p><em>We made paper pom poms, floral bunting from recycled wallpaper, we found some great old yellow wooden chairs for the ceremony and we made all the place cards, menus and decorations ourselves.</em></p>
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<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_187.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_187.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></a></p>
<p><em>We bought our own flowers from a flower market and made all the bunches for the tables and we made my bouquet. Forrester&#8217;s friend who introduced us to each other wrote and played a beautiful song for us at the ceremony.</em></p>
<p><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" target="blank"><br />
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<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_206.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Mel &#038; Forrester's Recycled Locally Sourced Wedding!" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycled-eco-friendly-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/mel-forresters-recycled-locally-sourced-wedding/WEB_206.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Melbourne Wedding"></span></span></a></p>
<p><strong>Wedding Music</strong>:<br />
Processional: &#8220;To Sheila,&#8221; Smashing Pumpkins<br />
Signing of the Marriage Certificate: &#8220;Tender,&#8221; Blur<br />
Our first dance was supposed to be to Led Zeppelin&#8217;s &#8220;All of my Love&#8221; but we were having such a great time at the reception that we totally forgot about our first dance!</p>
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<p>Wedding Vendors (Melbourne, Australia):</p>
<p>Wedding Venue: <a href="http://www.thewaterrathotel.com.au/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/thewaterrat');">The Water Rat</a> / Wedding Photographer: Justin Hill of <a href="http://www.dekujiphoto.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/dekujiphoto');">Dekuji Photography</a> / Decor: Bride and friends / Makeup: <a href="http://www.justineo.com/wordpress1" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/justineo');">Justine O</a> / Wedding Flowers: <a href="http://www.southmelbournemarket.com.au/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/southmelbournemarket');">South Melbourne Flower Market</a> / Wedding Dress: Vintage / Jewelry: All vintage / Wedding Cakes: <a href="http://www.zouki.com.au/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/food/zouki');">Zouki</a> / Paper Goods: Made by bride / DIY Resources: Paperpoint South Melbourne / Celebrant: <a href="http://www.juliascelebrancyservices.com.au/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/juliadoeven');">Julia Doeven</a></p>

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		<title>New England Garden Wedding</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This ultra-cool couple married in mid-September at Mass Audubon, New England&#8217;s largest conservation organization. As you might imagine, this means their big day was full of lush surroundings, fluffy flower arrangements, and the sweetest botanical wedding favors I&#8217;ve seen to date! Thanks to the wonderful Kristin Korpos for sending these snaps our way, and don&#8217;t [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This ultra-cool couple married in mid-September at Mass Audubon, New England&#8217;s largest conservation organization. As you might imagine, this means their big day was full of lush surroundings, fluffy flower arrangements, and the sweetest botanical wedding favors I&#8217;ve seen to date! Thanks to the wonderful <a href="http://www.kristinkorpos.com" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/kristinkorpos');">Kristin Korpos</a> for sending these snaps our way, and don&#8217;t miss the rest in the <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" target="blank">gallery</a>!</p>
<p> <span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_21.JPG" alt="Krista &#038; Joe at Mass Audubon" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_21.JPG" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> </p>
<p>From the bride, Krista: <em>We really just wanted our wedding to be fun and laid back&#8211;a celebration of the two of us and the things we love: family, friends, great food, great cocktails, and a great party. We wanted to include lots of little touches that spoke to who we are and the things we enjoy without it seeming like we were writing anything in flashing lights. Everything from the amazing charcuterie and pickle spread (by Vadim Akimenko) to our two kickass bartenders (Ben Sandrof and Misty Kalkofen) to the awesome raw bar to the homemade pies (by Cobrina Grieco) to the music and reading we chose for our ceremony to the herb pot favors to the purple and chartreuse florals to the after-party at The Independent (our neighborhood bar) was there for a reason&#8211;because in some way it represented something about who we are, what we care about, and what we enjoy together. And&#8230; I guess it worked! I can&#8217;t tell you how many people have come up to me saying things like, &#8220;Your wedding was so &#8216;Krista and Joe&#8221; or &#8220;so &#8216;you guys&#8217;&#8221;. No matter how many times I hear it, it always makes me happy. It really was (thanks our incredible friends and families) a pretty stellar party, if I do say so myself.</em> </p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_14.JPG" alt="Mass Audubon wedding tattooed bride"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_14.JPG" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> </p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_12.JPG" alt="Krista &#038; Joe at Mass Audubon" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_12.JPG" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> </p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_01.jpg?b03aa7" alt="offbeat new england wedding by kristin korpos" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_01.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> </p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_42.JPG" alt="Audubon PA wedding"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_42.JPG" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> </p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_39.JPG" alt="Krista &#038; Joe at Mass Audubon" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_39.JPG" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> <span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_02.jpg?b03aa7" alt="offbeat new england wedding by kristin korpos" title="" width="598" height="450" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-46966" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_02.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> </p>
<p><em>As far of the style of our wedding goes, we wanted it to be pretty and classy, but not fancy or stuffy in any way&#8211;just a lovely garden party with white linens and simple, but striking centerpieces that reflected the wild yet manicured (if that makes any sense) setting that we were in. We didn&#8217;t set out to have a vintage style wedding per se, but I think the style of our clothing (Really, that&#8217;s just how we like to dress when we get all fancied up!), and obviously the venue, which had a very Agatha Christie mystery/English garden vibe to it really gave the day a vintage feel.</em> </p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_17.JPG" alt="Audubon wedding by Kristin Korpos"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_17.JPG" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> </p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_35.JPG" alt="Krista &#038; Joe at Mass Audubon" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_35.JPG" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> </p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_10.JPG" alt="Krista &#038; Joe at Mass Audubon" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_10.JPG" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> </p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_13.JPG" alt=""><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/offbeat-new-england-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/krista-joe-at-mass-audubon/KristinKorpos_RuffledSubmission_KJ_13.JPG" data-xc_pinterest_description="New England Garden Wedding"></span></span> </p>
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<p><strong>Wedding music</strong>:<br />
Processional: &#8220;Crush,&#8221; Smashing Pumpkins<br />
Recessional: &#8220;I Thank You,&#8221; Sam and Dave<br />
First Dance: &#8220;Let&#8217;s Dance,&#8221; David Bowie</p>
<p>Wedding vendors (Belmont, MA): </p>
<p>Wedding venue: <a href="http://www.massaudubon.org/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview(&#039;/shops/massaudubon&#039;);">Mass Audubon</a> / Wedding photographer: <a href="http://www.kristinkorpos.com" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/kristinkorpos');">Kristin Korpos</a> / Wedding coordinator: Amanda Connor at <a href="http://www.hummingbirdbridal.com" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/planners/hummingbirdbridal');">Hummingbird Bridal</a> / Wedding caterers: <a href="http://www.forkliftcatering.com" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/food/forkliftcatering');">Forklift</a> / Ceremony musician: <a href="http://www.filpacino.com/fr_home.cfm" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview(&#039;/shops/filpacino&#039;);">Fil Pacino</a> / DJ: <a href="http://www.elviscollins.com/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview(&#039;/shops/elviscollins&#039;);">Elvis Collins Entertainment</a> / Wedding dress: Dolly Couture / Makeup: Alison McAlear / Hair: Danielle McKenna / Wedding flowers: Julie Raymond at Bittersweet Gardens / Wedding invitations: Linley Dolby / Groom&#8217;s attire: Brooks Brothers / Groom&#8217;s shoes and belt: Allen Edmonds / Hair accessory: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sofisticata" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/sofisticata');">Sofisticata</a> / Transportation: <a href="http://www.etsintl.net" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/etsintl');">ETS International</a></p>
<blockquote><p>Kristin Korpos is a member of our vendor guide, <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/blue-label/">Blue Label</a></a></p></blockquote>

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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nothing like a scrumptious vintage 1920s lace gown to get us all giddy of excitement. Fawn and Brian&#8217;s wedding, aside from throwing one amazing party, had lots of vintage and handmade touches that made us ooh and ah at every image. Vintage fabric prints, sweet little handmade birds and lawn games are just a few [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nothing like a scrumptious vintage 1920s lace gown to get us all giddy of excitement. Fawn and Brian&#8217;s wedding, aside from throwing one amazing party, had lots of vintage and handmade touches that made us ooh and ah at every image. Vintage fabric prints, sweet little handmade birds and lawn games are just a few of the things that made us fall in love with this Pacific Palisades wedding from <a href="http://www.sweetmondayphotography.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/sweetmondayphotography');">Sweet Monday Photography</a>. Check out the invitations with the couple&#8217;s two precious kitties and an illustration of the bride&#8217;s wedding dress, all in the <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/vintage-state-park-wedding/" target="blank">gallery</a> waiting for you!</p>
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From the bride, Fawn: <em>Hi there Ruffled readers! I have to tell you as I was planning my wedding I was reading this gorgeous blog religiously, constantly being inspired by all the ways brides were able to make their days deeply personal and special for their guests. Brian and I knew we wanted a simple wedding that stayed true to our values and honored who we were as a couple. We incorporated a lot of vintage including my dress from the 1920’s, floral tablecloths, and tons of homemade crafty goodies.  One of my favorite projects was the chalkboard table numbers with felt love-birds on top. The other project I loved was screen printing our own totes to give to guests with lyrics from one of our favorite songs, “Today was a good day” (Ice Cube). It was super fun and romantic.</em></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/fawn-brians-diy-vintage-wedding-at-temescal-gateway-park/FB042.jpg?b03aa7" alt="love bird table number"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-state-park-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/fawn-brians-diy-vintage-wedding-at-temescal-gateway-park/FB042.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Vintage State Park Wedding"></span></span><br />
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<p><em>If I had to give advice to a bride I would say two things. First, work only with people who put a smile on your face. If anyone makes you nervous or is not so nice DON’T book them! I would like to send a shout out to Amy Harmon at <a href="http://www.mcafedechaya.com/" target="blank">M Café</a> and April &#038; Lindsey of <a href="http://www.sweetmondayphotography.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/sweetmondayphotography');">Sweet Monday Photography</a>! These ladies helped to make our day so smooth and carefree. I can’t thank them enough. Second, invest in memories! Splurge on a killer photographer and get someone to video your event. My mom went out and purchased a video camera (and my step father trained himself how to use it) for the day. Being able to watch ourselves exchange our vows was such a precious gift! I didn’t cry at the ceremony but balled watching it later! </em> </p>
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<em>We were super lucky to be surrounded by amazing friends and family on our special day. My dear friend Amy single handedly made all the floral arrangements and used glass food jars we saved up for a year. Another good friend became ordained to marry us.  We did not have to hire a wedding planner as our good friend Lauren happened to be amazing at organizing. At the end of the day Brian and I were beyond touched to have so many good friends participate and that really made the day just so much more special.</em><br />
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<p>From the photographer: <em>Fawn &#038; Brian not only adore all things vintage but they are super duper crafty and they put together an amazingly gorgeous, sweet and intimate wedding on a Sunday afternoon in one of the local Los Angeles area state parks. Bicycle rides en masse are very popular, especially on the east side of LA and Fawn &#038; Brian happened to be riding next to each other one night &#038; they&#8217;ve been inseparable ever since. For their wedding they spent months &#038; months scouring Etsy, eBay and various other online outlets and local antique stores for the different elements of their wedding. Fawn&#8217;s dress was vintage from the 20s and she had a slip made by the woman who makes the costumes for the TV show &#8220;Pan Am.&#8221; They collected vintage table cloths &#038; quilts, all of the bridesmaids dresses were vintage, Fawn made fabric buntings, chalkboard table numbers, felt birds (the fabric on the birds wings matched the fabric buttons on the escort cards), yarn wreaths, and she &#038; Brian even took a screenprinting class when they had their tote bag party favors printed. They designed their own Save the Date and RSVP cards and had them printed by a local LA printer. And perhaps our personal favorite element was their custom invitation designed by Le French Circus which shows the two of them on their wedding day with their bicycles and their two kitties sitting in a tree. The quilts were laid out on the ground with various board &#038; lawn games. Other than us, the only other &#8220;pro&#8221; vendor was a local vegan restaurant and otherwise all of the flowers, music, video, etc. that went into creating the mood of the day was provided by their talented &#038; generous friends and family. The parasols and the escort card numbers were donated by a friend that had been married recently. So not only was the day adorably vintage but it was also incredibly eco-friendly!</em></p>
<p>Wedding vendors (Los Angeles, CA):</p>
<p>Venue: <a href="http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=58" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/temescalgatewaypark');">Temescal Gateway Park</a> (Deer Meadow) / Photographer: <a href="http://www.sweetmondayphotography.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/sweetmondayphotography');">Sweet Monday Photography</a> / Wedding dress: Vintage / Bride&#8217;s slip: <a href="http://www.revampvintage.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&#038;Store_Code=reVamp&#038;Category_Code=W" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/revampvintage');">Revamp Vintage</a> / Bridesmaids Dresses: Vintage from Shareens, Etsy and a flea market / Groom&#8217;s attire: J Crew suit, H&#038;M shirt, Top Shop for Men tie, Barneys Co-Op shoes / Invitation Designer: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeFrenchCircus" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/lefrenchcircus');">Le French Circus</a> / Printer for Invitations &#038; RSVP cards: <a href="http://indieprinting.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/indieprinting');">Indie Printing</a> / Screenprinter for tote bag party favor &#038; Save the Dates: <a href="http://www.gyomedia.com" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/growyourownmedia');">Grow Your Own Media</a> / Caterer: <a href="http://www.mcafedechaya.com/" target="blank">M Café</a></p>

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		<description><![CDATA[This Santa Cruz wedding shot by Meg Perotti brings in a jolt of energy for this cloudy afternoon. With an army of bright colors as their palette, and Coastside Couture Planning at hand, this wedding sets the tone for a gorgeous yet zen intimate affair in the woods. They were married at Buddhist retreat as [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This Santa Cruz wedding shot by <a onclick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/megperotti');" href="http://www.megperotti.com/" target="blank">Meg Perotti</a> brings in a jolt of energy for this cloudy afternoon. With an army of bright colors as their palette, and <a onclick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/planners/karissapaxton');" href="http://coastsidecouture.com/" target="blank">Coastside Couture Planning</a> at hand, this wedding sets the tone for a gorgeous yet zen intimate affair in the woods. They were married at Buddhist retreat as their venue to boot!</p>
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<p>From Cate: <em>We wanted our ceremony to feel like a celebration of life, with a little magic mixed in. The &#8220;fairy ring&#8221; of redwoods brought the magic, the flowers, bright colors, and people brought the life. Especially the kids, hilarious. We had 8 or 9 flower children (one had be in her Mom&#8217;s lap, but she still counts). We wanted a woodsy, non-urban setting, but fun venues for the rest of the parties.  Santa Cruz, CA has a fun relaxed vibe and is beautiful.  All the kids had fun at the boardwalk and the grownups explored the coastline.  The Dream Inn was really cute throwback to the era of woody&#8217;s and highwaisted swim trunks. It fit with our style b/c it was pretty and comfortable while maintaining a playful atmosphere. Pema Osel Ling speaks for itself.</em></p>
<p><em>It was at a Buddhist retreat, so the color orange was a big inspiration. That was the base that we kept coming back to, but, as my niece puts it: &#8220;my favorite color is rainbow.&#8221; So&#8230;</em></p>
<p><em>We encouraged everybody to wear whatever made them feel happy and come for a good time. No worrying about impressing anybody or meeting expectations.</em></p>
<p>Any advice for brides planning their weddings now? <em>Don&#8217;t worry too much about it. Pick out a few details you really care about and take care of those. The day of will be perfect no matter what goes &#8220;wrong.&#8221; If at the end of it all you&#8217;re married to the person you love, it was a success. Having an awesome wedding planner helps a lot &#8211; ask her about do-it-yourself projects. She brought a lot of ideas to life that I didn&#8217;t have time to do. Also, I requested the DJ play a certain song without checking that he&#8217;d got the right one. It was not the right one, but it didn&#8217;t matter.</em></p>
<p>Wedding Songs:</p>
<p>First dance: &#8220;3 Rounds and a Sound&#8221;- Blind Pilot</p>
<p>Wedding Vendors and Venue (Santa Cruz, CA):</p>
<p>Venue: <a href="http://www.polmountainretreat.com/">Pema Osel Ling Retreat Center</a> / Photographer: <a onclick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/megperotti');" href="http://www.megperotti.com/" target="blank">Meg Perotti</a> / Wedding Design and Planning: Karissa Paxton of <a onclick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/planners/karissapaxton');" href="http://coastsidecouture.com/" target="blank"> Coastside Couture</a> / Florist: <a onclick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/laughingalfloral');" href="http://www.laughingalfloral.com/" target="blank">Laughin&#8217; Gal Floral </a> / Wedding dress: Adele Wescheler / Wedding veil: her mother&#8217;s from 1971 / Caterer: Pema Osel Ling / Wedding Cake: <a onclick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/food/edithmeyer');" href="http://www.edithmeyer.com/" target="blank">Edith Meyer</a> / Ceremony Music: <a href="http://spanishbeat.com/">Francois &#038; Rodrigo</a> / Wedding invitations: Barclay Papers printing in Austin, TX / Rentals: <a href="http://alexispartyrental.com/">Alexis Party Rental</a></p>

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		<title>Engagement Ring Roundup</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:03:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a soft spot for jewelry and happen to be looking for unique engagement rings, today you&#8217;re in for a treat. We selected our most favorite engagement rings from antique to handmade into a massive &#8212; and most likely the dreamiest of round ups. The price range varies, but we included a few [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have a soft spot for jewelry and happen to be looking for unique engagement rings, today you&#8217;re in for a treat. We selected our most favorite engagement rings from antique to handmade into a massive &#8212; and most likely the dreamiest of round ups. The price range varies, but we included a few designs that are under a thousand dollars. Starting with the scrumptious designs by <a href="http://www.twistonline.com/cathywatermanrings?Mfr=3&#038;CategoryID=0&#038;ArtistCategory=50">Cathy Waterman</a>&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.twistonline.com/cathywatermanrings?Mfr=3&#038;CategoryID=0&#038;ArtistCategory=50"><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-1.jpg?b03aa7" alt="diamond alternative gemstone engagement rings by Cathy Waterman" title="unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-1" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/engagement-ring-roundup/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-1.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Engagement Ring Roundup"></span></span></a></p>
<p>Below, minimalistic engagement rings by <a href="http://satomikawakita.com/">Satomi Kawakita</a>. Swivel (!) gemstone designs by <a href="http://www.mariehelenedetaillac.com/site.php?lang=en">Marie-Helene de Taillac</a></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-2.jpg?b03aa7" alt="unique modern engagement rings" title="unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-2" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/engagement-ring-roundup/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-2.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Engagement Ring Roundup"></span></span></p>
<p>Love the petal sapphire ring. By <a href="http://shop.kenanddanadesign.com/collections/engagement-rings">Ken + Dana Design</a></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-3.jpg?b03aa7" alt="rustic gemstone diamond alternative engagement rings" title="unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-3" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/engagement-ring-roundup/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-3.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Engagement Ring Roundup"></span></span></p>
<p>Handmade rings by <a href="http://katherinebowman.com.au/rings.html#4">Katherine Bowman</a>. Obsessed with the back detail.</p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-4.jpg?b03aa7" alt="handmade diamond engagement rings" title="unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-4" width="600" height="600" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-41212" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/engagement-ring-roundup/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/unique-engagement-rings-diamond-alternative-4.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Engagement Ring Roundup"></span></span></p>
<p>Antique engagement rings by our sponsor <a href="http://www.westonjewelry.com/engagement-rings">Weston Jewelry</a>. Eco-friendly diamonds by our long time sponsor <a href="http://ad.afy11.net/ad?c=75Q1ooq8S0SdE+NNbAN+Ll38Wc4+b+zcYn883slNjj-Bm3tjFXPnrSbk+Zg3ULlomqyM2kPulUQm-rLZTM4s9EL8q2Ihgv+dbzwgAAazO3I=>Briiliant Earth</a>. Gemstone engagement rings by <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/blue-label/vendor-profile/gemvara/">Brilliant Earth</a>. </p>
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<p>We also need to know from the engaged ladies: who designed your ring? Anyone wearing non-diamond rings or antique engagement rings? We&#8217;d love to know the source. Please share in the comments!</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/blue-label/vendor-profile/gemvara/">Gemvara</a> is a member of Blue Label.</p></blockquote>

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		<title>Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re loving all the weddings we&#8217;re receiving through our submissions form! This one was sent by the bride herself, Kristen. She and her now husband Louie had a vintage-inspired, eco-friendly wedding in the bride&#8217;s hometown in Minnesota. Kristen&#8217;s wedding dress and all of the retro bridesmaid dresses were made by Kristen and her friend, Erin. [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re loving all the weddings we&#8217;re receiving through our <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/submissions/">submissions form</a>! This one was sent by the bride herself, <a href="http://www.gingerrootdesign.com/">Kristen</a>. She and her now husband Louie had a vintage-inspired, eco-friendly wedding in the bride&#8217;s hometown in Minnesota. Kristen&#8217;s wedding dress and all of the retro bridesmaid dresses were made by Kristen and her friend, Erin. We&#8217;re so.in.love. with Kristen&#8217;s style. </p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/the-wedding-of-kristen-louie/Kristen&#038;Louie_0514.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Eco-Friendly Vintage wedding in Minnesota Midwest"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/green-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/the-wedding-of-kristen-louie/Kristen&#038;Louie_0514.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/vintage-bridal-cap-wedding-2.jpg?b03aa7" alt="vintage bridal cap veil retro bridesmaid dresses"/><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/green-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/vintage-bridal-cap-wedding-2.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/the-wedding-of-kristen-louie/Kristen&#038;Louie_0243.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Eco-Friendly Vintage wedding in Minnesota Midwest"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/green-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/the-wedding-of-kristen-louie/Kristen&#038;Louie_0243.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/vintage-bridal-cap-wedding-4.jpg?b03aa7" alt="vintage bridal cap veil" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/green-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/vintage-bridal-cap-wedding-4.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/the-wedding-of-kristen-louie/Kristen&#038;Louie_0221.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Eco-Friendly Vintage wedding in Minnesota Midwest"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/green-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/the-wedding-of-kristen-louie/Kristen&#038;Louie_0221.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><em>After Louie proposed to me in front of Mr, Lincoln, I of course said “yes” (well actually I believe I said “really???”), and  instantly started brainstorming what it would look like, which is very overwhelming without a theme.  Louie and I knew that weddings involved throwing a lot of things away and left quite a carbon footprint, so we decided to have a Green/Recycled wedding, with a dash of shopping local. This made it much easier for me to justify sewing a lot of eco-friendly designs for the wedding, and it didn’t take much to get Erin on board, and thus “hand sewn” became a prominent theme as well. The invites were fun, and were made by me and my trusty industrial sewing machine. As my first clue to the guests that this wasn’t going to be a traditional wedding, I ordered clothing labels with “Kristen &#038; Louie  May 29th, 2011” printed on them, purchased recycled green paper, and designed the info card and RSVP postcard (no extra envelopes!) to be printed from Greenerprinter.com. Instead of glue, I sewed the papers together with bright colored thread, and topped them off by sewing the clothing label front and center. I knew people would think I was insane for wanting to design and make my own dress, as well as team up with Erin to outfit the wedding party, but it’s a wedding, and you only do it once right? </em></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/vintage-bridal-cap-wedding-3.jpg?b03aa7" alt="fringe wedding decor ideas"/><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/green-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/vintage-bridal-cap-wedding-3.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/the-wedding-of-kristen-louie/Kristen&#038;Louie_0169.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Eco-Friendly Vintage wedding in Minnesota Midwest"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/green-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/the-wedding-of-kristen-louie/Kristen&#038;Louie_0169.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/vintage-bridal-cap-wedding-1.jpg?b03aa7" alt="vintage bridal cap veil"/><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/green-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/vintage-bridal-cap-wedding-1.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/the-wedding-of-kristen-louie/Kristen&#038;Louie_0209.jpg?b03aa7" alt="Eco-Friendly Vintage wedding in Minnesota Midwest"><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/green-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/the-wedding-of-kristen-louie/Kristen&#038;Louie_0209.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/vintage-bridal-cap-wedding-5.jpg?b03aa7" alt="vintage bridal cap veil"/><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/green-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/vintage-bridal-cap-wedding-5.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Lakeside Eco-Friendly Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><em>Louie and I met in Minneapolis, MN — me being the small town farm girl that ventured to the city, and he being the city boy—and due to a crazy turn of events, I chased him all the way to DC with a waitressing job. Louie has always been my biggest support, which goes to show since I started my own tailoring business out of our apartment within 1 month of moving to DC, and within 1 year I opened an eco-friendly design boutique/tailoring shop called Ginger Root Design with one of my best friends, Erin.</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Venue and Vendors (Barrett, MN):</p>
<p>Ceremony &#038; Reception: <a href="http://www.barrettmn.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&#038;SEC={B7A6ECC1-FC8D-4A88-B676-5C6491553793}">Barrett Lakeside Pavillion</a> / Photographer: Tiffany Bolk Photography / Event Designer, Coordinator, and Bridal and bridesmaid dress maker: Kristen Swenson at <a href="http://www.gingerrootdesign.com/">Ginger Root</a> / Dessert bars: made by family members / Florist: <a href="http://www.downtownfloralco.com">Downtown Floral Co</a> / Officiant: a friend / Band: bride&#8217;s father&#8217;s jazz band / Bride&#8217;s hat: thrift store find and re-vamped by her / Necklaces: <a href="http://claranette.com/">Claranette</a> / Earrings: Metal Musings (a friend of the brides mom) / Shoes: thrift store / Groom&#8217;s suit: vintage, thrift store / Groom&#8217;s vest and shoes: <a href="http://www.rockitagain.com/" target="blank">Rock It Again</a> / Groom&#8217;s white shirt: <a href="http://www.hughandcrye.com/">Hugh &#038; Crye</a> / Cuff Links: <a href="http://www.betsyberberian.com/">Betsy Berberian</a> / Stationery: <a href="http://www.greenerprinter.com/">Greener printers</a> / Wedding bands: <a href="http://conradjeweler.com/">Conrad Selle</a> / Hard Cider Labels: <a href="http://www.elizabethgraeber.com/">Elizabeth Graeber</a> / Caterer: Kopel&#8217;s Cooker</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[This bride&#8217;s decision to utilize a rental home for her wedding venue is nothing short of sheer genius, not to mention wildly eco-friendly. Diana and Ramesh&#8217;s guests all stayed on the property grounds the night before the wedding and enjoyed some seriously fine porch action with a wonderful view to boot. Thank you to sweetheart [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This bride&#8217;s decision to utilize a rental home for her wedding venue is nothing short of sheer genius, not to mention wildly eco-friendly. Diana and Ramesh&#8217;s guests all stayed on the property grounds the night before the wedding and enjoyed some seriously fine porch action with a wonderful view to boot. Thank you to sweetheart Erin of <a href="http://www.ee-photography.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/eephotography');">EE Photography</a> for sending these photos our way!</p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-01.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="600" height="400" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-01.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p>From the bride, Diana: <em>We originally envisioned a relaxed outdoor wedding with a touch of vintage. Ramesh and I loved water, so we wanted a lake, river, or ocean involved. I wanted something laid back but still fancy and beautiful, as a wedding should feel. My husband is very environmentally minded and wanted to keep waste at the bare minimum. We also wanted to support local businesses and used local, organic foods. And we loved the idea of a food cart!</em></p>
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<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-08.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="600" height="400" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-08.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-18.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="300" height="450" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-18.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-19.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="300" height="450" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-19.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-24.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="600" height="400" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-24.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><em>Our wedding was completely handmade. Friends and family members all were in charge of different items. My wedding coordinator was a good friend, and my sister made half of the desserts the night before for our dessert bar. The flowers and bouquets were done by my bridesmaids, and I ordered at a local wholesaler. All the decor was the genius of my younger sister, and her and I worked for months finishing all our projects. We were on a small budget, so it was severely tight. My veil was made by my mom for $2 about 12 hours before the wedding from supplies at the local Wal-mart. All my friends and I collected mason jars and old wine bottles for an entire year. </em></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-20.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="600" height="400" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-20.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-22.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="300" height="450" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-22.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-29.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="300" height="450" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-29.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
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<p><em>The earthy dessert bar consisted of an eclectic collection of tables, cabinets, lamps, and a barrel. Antique buttons and books propped up cookies and cupcakes. The wedding and groom&#8217;s cake rested on fallen tree slices, and marshmallow peeps kept an eye on all the goodies.</em></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-42.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="600" height="400" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-42.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-34.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="300" height="450" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-34.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-27.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="300" height="450" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-27.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p>Any advice for future brides? <em>I think the packaged weddings are very enticing because they&#8217;re stress-free, but I just love the weddings where you feel part of the family, and everything has a personal touch.</em></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-35.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="600" height="400" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-35.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-02.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="300" height="450" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-02.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-03.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="300" height="450" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-03.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-51.jpg?b03aa7" alt="eco-friendly texas cabin wedding" width="600" height="400" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/eco-friendly-handmae-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/eco-friendly-cabin-wedding/ecofriendly-cabin-wedding-51.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-friendly Handmade Wedding"></span></span></p>
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<p>Ceremony and reception location: Rental home in Marble Falls, TX / Wedding photographer: <a href="http://www.ee-photography.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/eephotography');">EE Photography</a> / Wedding planner: Sandi Nguyen, bride&#8217;s friend / Flower arrangements: Thao Pham and Rhonda Keneson / Wedding dress: Group USA in Grapevine, TX / Wedding veil: made by bride&#8217;s mother / Wedding shoes: Nordstrom BP / Wedding ring: Brilliant Earth / Bridesmaids&#8217; dresses: Last Chance in Phoenix, AZ / Wedding music: <a href="http://www.apexproevents.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/music/apexproductions');">Apex Productions</a> / Wedding catering: Max Parfait / Dessert bar designer: Kim Tran / Desserts: Evan Baltazar from <a href="http://www.sweetebakes.blogspot.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/food/sweetebakes');">sweetebakes </a>and bride&#8217;s sister / Wedding invitations: <a href="http://cocodot.com/" target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview(&#039;/shops/cocodot&#039;);">cocodot.com</a></p>

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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re always so tickled when we hear a photographer say their couple found him through Ruffled! Precious couple Jenny and Keith ran into the misfortune of rain (and tornado warnings!) on their wedding day, but the pictures from Gabe Aceves make it evident the newlyweds didn&#8217;t let the rain put a damper on their day. [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re always so tickled when we hear a photographer say their couple found him through Ruffled! Precious couple Jenny and Keith ran into the misfortune of rain (and tornado warnings!) on their wedding day, but the pictures from <a href="http://www.gabeaceves.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/gabeaceves');">Gabe Aceves</a> make it evident the newlyweds didn&#8217;t let the rain put a damper on their day. Bride Jenny was even fortunate enough to have two pairs of bright red shoes on hand &#8212; wedding day flats and lifesaver wellies! Have you ever seen a couple so smitten with each other? Enjoy the rest of the images in the <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/">gallery</a> and make sure you check out the bride and groom&#8217;s cute <a href="http://www.jennyandkeith.com/">blog</a>!</p>
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<p>From the bride, Jenny: <em>Neither of us had ever really considered the actual details of getting married -– it seemed so easy when we were scheming our imaginary ideal wedding day before it became a reality! So we started planning the big day on a bit of a back foot -– and looking through false-veneered bridal magazines were sadly not of any help. The main thing we focused on was that it was important for us to have something personal that utilized our creative talents, and with that came the acceptance that things were not really going to follow the conventional route of traditional weddings. The big things for us were doing a lot of things DIY, making our wedding environmentally friendly, exploring our love of all things vintage, making sure we had enough time with our close friends and family, and never losing that “sense of self” that really makes the best weddings special.</em></p>
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<p><em>The color scheme was something we both had trouble deciding on. All I knew was that we wanted a “vintage spring feel” and that didn’t necessarily come with it’s own Pantone number. The theme was “vintage adventure,” and having happily found inspiration on several blogs that seemed to &#8220;get&#8221; what we wanted (including Ruffled!), we started by gathering picture references to start crafting out what we wanted. As two creative people well-versed in planning events on a shoestring budget (we both worked for an indie record label, it’s a necessity), to keep costs down we decided to do many things ourselves when it came to the “look” of the wedding –- from the invites and website to the table decorations, menus, seating placements and cake topper.  </em></p>
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<p><em>Keith is the graphics master, so he handled all the design aspects of the wedding, taking the feel of what we wanted for the style and running with it, designing the invites, website, menus and even &#8220;Welcome brochures” for our guests staying in the area all consistent (my dad later referred to this in his father of the bride speech as &#8220;building our own brand&#8221;!) While the big things like venue/food were inevitably the most important, I am a details person and for us it was the little things that really brought the wedding to life. We had a “Treats” table filled with candy that guests could put in hand rubber stamped bags, in lieu of favors. We had a vintage suitcase with parcel tags with guests names on, to guide them to their seats, and matching tag place settings that, unplanned by us, many guests attached to themselves as name tags during the night. </em></p>
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<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-76.jpg?b03aa7" alt="rainy vintage virginia wedding" width="600" height="440" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/virginia-rainy-day-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-76.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Virginia Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-31.jpg?b03aa7" alt="rainy vintage virginia wedding" width="300" height="415" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/virginia-rainy-day-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-31.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Virginia Wedding"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-55.jpg?b03aa7" alt="rainy vintage virginia wedding" width="300" height="415" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/virginia-rainy-day-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-55.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Virginia Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><em>All the plates and silverware were made of sustainable and recyclable bamboo. The gifts table had a vintage suitcase with a mini &#8220;Thank you&#8221; banner on it for cards, and an illuminated globe. Each table was named after a place of significance for Keith and I, with the story of its relevance typed in Ikea frames that we “distressed” to look vintage. We had postcards on each table with a blue mason jar of colored pencils for guests to write messages to us instead of a guest book, that they hung on a string of beads hanging in the reception hall. People blew bubbles for our exit down the aisle instead of confetti. Although at times it felt that we were in the middle of a 5-year-old’s birthday party rather than a wedding, I think it only added to the fun (and the open bar helped).</em></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-69.jpg?b03aa7" alt="rainy vintage virginia wedding" width="600" height="440" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/virginia-rainy-day-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-69.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Virginia Wedding"></span></span></p>
<p><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="left" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-70.jpg?b03aa7" alt="rainy vintage virginia wedding" width="300" height="415" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/virginia-rainy-day-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-70.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Virginia Wedding"></span></span><span class="xc_pinterest"><img class="right" src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-72.jpg?b03aa7" alt="rainy vintage virginia wedding" width="300" height="415" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/virginia-rainy-day-vintage-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/virginia-rainy-day-wedding/rainy-day-wedding-photos-72.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Eco-Friendly Virginia Wedding"></span></span></p>
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<p>Any advice for brides planning their weddings now? <em>While you may be able to do everything yourselves, don’t feel you need to. Try to stay focused on the reason you are doing this in the first place -– because you love each other and want to start your life together -– and not get too buried by the sheer wall of baffling bridal nonsense that so often sends brides (and grooms)-to-be crazy. Stay true to what you want -– it’s your day after all. Even if you&#8217;re an unconventional bride, it&#8217;s ok to spend time on yourself making sure you have everything you want, and that you both are happy with how you look, even if it feels a little self-indulgent &#8212; the photos will stay with you for life. </em></p>
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<p><em>Don&#8217;t dwell on the people who can&#8217;t be there and why, put your attention on the people that made the effort to come. Make sure your inclement weather plan includes an umbrella that will look good in pictures. What is right for one couple may not be right for you, so remember the people you have coming to share the big day will roll with whatever you want to do. And plan an open bar. Whatever worries you have and gripes guests might get will be washed away after a few free drinks!</em></p>
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<p><strong>Wedding Songs</strong>:<br />
<em>Processional</em>: Ingrid Michaelson, &#8220;Can&#8217;t Help Falling In Love&#8221;<br />
<em>Readings</em>: Ryan Adams, &#8220;My Love For You Is Real&#8221;<br />
<em>Recessional</em>: Starship, &#8220;Nothing&#8217;s Gonna Stop Us Now&#8221;<br />
<em>Bridal party&#8217;s reception entrance</em>: &#8220;Mariachi El Bronx&#8221;<br />
<em>Bride and groom&#8217;s reception entrance</em>: Huey Lewis and the News, &#8220;Power of Love&#8221;<br />
<em>First dance</em>: The Swell Season/The Frames, &#8220;Falling Slowly&#8221;</p>
<p>Wedding vendors (Middleburg, VA):</p>
<p>Ceremony and reception venue: <a href="http://www.BriarPatchBandB.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/briarbatchbandb');">Briar Patch Bed &#038; Breakfast Inn</a> / Wedding photographer: <a href="http://www.gabeaceves.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/photographers/gabeaceves');">Gabe Aceves</a> / Wedding Coordinator: Henriette Buell of <a href="http://www.BuelltifulEvents.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/planners/buelltifullevents');">Buelltiful Events</a> / Flower arrangements: family friend / Wedding dress: <a href="http://www.dollycouture.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/dollycouture');">Dolly Couture</a> / Bridesmaids&#8217; dresses: <a href="http://www.courtesan-boutique.co.uk/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/shops/courtesanboutique');">Courtesan Boutique</a> / Groom&#8217;s suit: Calvin Klein / Groomlady&#8217;s dress: Moon Collection / Felt boutonnieres: made by bride / Wedding musician: Matt Moody / Wedding catering: <a href="http://www.barn-door.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/food/barndoorbbq');">Barn Door BBQ</a> / Wedding cake: <a href="http://www.marketsalamander.com/"target="blank" onClick="javascript: pageTracker._trackPageview('/food/marketsalamander');">Market Salamander</a> / Wedding invitations: done by <a href="http://thekeithkoenig.com/">groom</a></p>

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		<description><![CDATA[In celebration of our beloved Australian weddings, for this week&#8217;s Recycle Your Wedding we thought we would feature some items straight from Down Under. The dress, an adorable short vintage frock, and the ring bearer&#8217;s bird&#8217;s nest were both featured in this precious Adelaide wedding we featured earlier this year. Clockwise from top: floral rose [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In celebration of our beloved Australian weddings, for this week&#8217;s Recycle Your Wedding we thought we would feature some items straight from Down Under. The dress, an adorable short vintage frock, and the ring bearer&#8217;s bird&#8217;s nest were both featured in this <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/vintage-indie-adelaide-wedding/">precious Adelaide wedding</a> we featured earlier this year.</p>
<p><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/recycle-your-wedding/list-an-item/"><span class="xc_pinterest"><img src="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/sell-used-wedding-decor.jpg?b03aa7" alt="sell used wedding decor vintage wedding dress DIY centerpieces" title="sell-used-wedding-decor" width="600" height="803" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-37939" /><span class="xc_pin" data-xc_pinterest_base_url="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" data-xc_pinterest_post_url="http://ruffledblog.com/recycle-your-wedding/" data-xc_pinterest_media="http://ruffledmedia.ruffled.netdna-cdn.com/vintage-wedding-blog/sell-used-wedding-decor.jpg" data-xc_pinterest_description="Recycle Your Wedding"></span></span></a></p>
<p>Clockwise from top:<br />
<em><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/recycle-your-wedding/see-ads/404/Rose-Garland-x-4/Backdrops/">floral rose garlands</a>, $40; <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/recycle-your-wedding/see-ads/496/Woodland-Ring-Bearer-Birds-Nest/General/">ring bearer&#8217;s bird&#8217;s nest</a>, $15; <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/recycle-your-wedding/see-ads/402/1950s-Vintage-Lace-Wedding-Gown/Wedding-Dresses/">Vintage 1950s Wedding Gown</a>, $550</em></p>

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