We love this contribution from Greenward Shop owners Scott & Simone. Here they share the many different ways they supported independent businesses and reduced their environmental impact with their wedding.
* Selected a friend-of-a-friend photographer, an independent photographer working out of San Francisco arsmagnastudio.com
Instead of the traditional cake topper, we commissioned a set of handmade birds from Ashley Anna Brown/Fern Animals.
Since we were getting married in October in Vermont and the weather can be a little iffy, we had a friend knit a shawl for Simone and a capelet sweater for Briana, the maid of honor. These are both gorgeous, heirloom pieces that don't scream "wedding!" so they'll be worn for years quite happily.
Scott found a jewelry designer through a friend that has taught at the North Bennett Street School in Boston's North End. The NBSS is an amazing school that specializes in "old world" craftsmanship. Our designer, Tracey Jenkins, started her own studio--Green Spot Studio and with her help we ended up with unique custom rings that we admire nearly everyday!
We wanted to try to make as many things as possible for the
wedding. We knew doing so would end up cheaper, but--more
importantly--would result in a unique event.
o We designed and hand screen-printed (with a Gocco) our save-the-date cards.
o We designed, printed, and cut our invitations.
We made much of the table settings including the flowers! We spent about a month making individual paper flowers. We thought this would be an eco-friendly option (since floral industry is particularly tough on the environment--pesticides, flowers traveling long distances, etc.).
* For our rehearsal dinner we hired a Vermont caterer who specializes in using local and/or organic ingredients.
* Our wedding and reception were at a small inn in Stowe, VT. With their help we selected a menu that included local and organic ingredients, including organic wine and beer.
* Since we live in Cambridge, MA and knew that many of the guests would be traveling to Stowe, VT we purchased carbon offsets from Vermont-based Native Energy.
* Our registry included the option to donate to our favorite organizations like our local NPR station, the Conservation Law Foundation, the Massachusetts and Freedom to Marry
Thanks again to Scott & Simone of Greenward. Head over to their shop at
1776 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 1
Cambridge, MA 02140
Can't make it to this Eco-modern shop in person? They just opened up their online shop!
