Local Resource = Big Savings...

...and it's eco-chic. What could be better than this?




Gosh, I'm getting ahead of myself I better explain - I'm so excited to be working with Mari Bern of MBellish a wonderful company she founded over four years ago {and ahead of the eco-friendly curve I might add} which rents unique, stylish and reusable wedding decor.

She is located in Newport {a St. Paul suburb} however will come to you with her beautiful samples which is an added bonus when you and your wedding planner are selecting linens on the other end of town and having a hard time imagining how everything will coordinate. Mari has a great sense of style and creativity which is why many of her weddings have been featured in Minnesota Bride and The Knot.

Many of these pieces can be stand-alone or MBellish-ed with flowers... they're lovely either way. Two GREEN thumbs up to Mari Bern of MBellish for her contribution to the eco-chic world of weddings and providing less wedding waste.

Trend-setting Save-the-Dates and No Paper Waste

My studio mate Andrew sent me his Save-the-Date for his upcoming wedding in May, 2009. I love this idea for two major reasons...Number One: it's something completely new and as far as I know hasn't been done. If it has I don't think anything else has been as elaborate as this.

Secondly and more importantly no tree was harmed in the development and sending of these Save-the-Dates and an added bonus, no mail carrier was injured making these deliveries. Everything was prepared and sent electronically. I feel that this format has much more impact than just a postcard or magnet. Thanks to Merina Burda and Matt Brue who collaborated together on this exciting innovative project.

Check-out this link for the complete picture: Andrew & Janelle's Wedding. Feel free to contact me at Fete Perfection for more information or to reach Merina or Matt for your own customized save-the-date.

Ethical Weddings

I came across Ethical Weddings, a planner in West Sussex, England who helps couples with all aspects of "ethical wedding planning". In other words, their commitment to fair trade, green, organic, local, eco-friendly, cruelty-free and recycled...the same commitment as I D0 Vow To.

Take a look at all the great tips and ideas for having a fabulous wedding and savings in more ways than one. For example, I'm not a big fan of wedding favors. In my experience, unless the favor is edible, many are simply trashed at the end of the night. Who wants to bring home more clutter? Trust me, the favor may have meaning to the happy couple, but it means more junk for the guests. I like this idea however, seed packets - who doesn't love to see the fruits of their labor sprout after a long cold winter?