We’ve all heard the expression “all that glitters is not gold,” and we can’t think of a better expression to describe the wedding jewelry industry. Sadly, the diamond-studded engagement rings and glittering wedding bands meant to be a symbol of love are often hiding more than a few dirty secrets such as unethical, unsustainable, and unfair production practices. Unfortunately for consumers, the wedding ring industry does an excellent job hiding these hard truths from brides and grooms to be,...
August 26, 2020
Eco-Friendly Wedding Stationery: The Ultimate Guide
A great wedding invitation or save-the-date can truly set the tone for your special day. For those of you looking to plan an eco-friendly wedding, why not start things off on the right foot with eco-friendly wedding stationery! According to 365 Ways to Save the Earth and The Knot, “Every ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water, the energy equivalent of 380 gallons of oil, and keeps almost 60 pounds of pollutants out of the...
August 26, 2020
10 Delectable Tips for Eco-Friendly Wedding Catering
The average wedding produces 400 lbs of garbage, and one of the biggest contributors to this shocking figure is food waste. According to a Sainsbury study, 10% of all wedding food ends up going straight to a landfill after your event. Food waste isn’t the only culprit when it comes to waste at weddings, ingredients traveling far distances, single-use plastics, and food with a high carbon footprint are all contributors to the 63 tons of CO2 produced at the...
August 19, 2020
10 Stunning Eco-Friendly Wedding Flower Alternatives
On the hunt for eco-friendly wedding flower alternatives for your big day? It is no secret that the wedding flower industry can be incredibly wasteful. While wedding flowers add beauty to your special day, things like pesticides, plastics, and international shipping take a toll on our planet and the environment. Whether you are simply looking to add a unique flower-free touch to your wedding, searching for a budget-friendly flower alternative, or hoping to have a more eco-friendly, sustainable celebration,...
August 19, 2020
Eco-Friendly Wedding Flowers: 10 Essential Tips
Did you know that according to “The Green Bride Guide” the average wedding produces 400 lbs of garbage and 63 tons of CO2?! If you are looking to reduce this number and select more eco-friendly wedding flowers when planning your own nuptials, then you’ve come to the right place. While there are so many steps you can take to make your special day more eco-friendly, today we will be sharing all of our best tips for your flowers! While...
October 9, 2018
Volunteering With Purpose: What I Learned From the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore
I watched my son play and laugh with critically ill children last night not once questioning why some were unable to walk, were wearing masks or carrying around IV poles. Hide and seek to children is just that…hide and seek. It doesn’t matter what each player looks like, talks like or what condition they are facing. He looked at them as another human and as an equal. He’s 8. Every time I work with people alongside my son I...