Always a bridesmaid…never a bride.
(sidenote: no idea what that saying actually means… or where it’s from, actually but it’s funny…)
I always have a blast at my friends’ & family’s weddings. (In fact, I currently have a residence in weddingville.) Yet, I’ve been accumulating bridesmaid dresses that may not always fit me all that well.
Recently I was contemplating what to do with some a few of the non-reusable dresses… to avoid Katherine Heigl’s fate a la 27 Dresses. Thank goodness Newlymaid landed in my in-box. Find out what I found out after the jump!
While venue hunting for my wedding, I had a moment of pure disappointment while discussing stemware (of all things.)The wedding coordinator at an unnamed venue in South New Jersey informed me that they only use plastic cups for all beverages served at the open bar. What?! I’m certain my disapproval showed on my face, as the wedding coordinator announced she would direct this part of the conversation at my fiance.
Here’s the thing… I’m not trying to call any friends or family out but our crew will certainly toss back a few spirits at the wedding. Let’s say we invite 150 people and each guest enjoys 3 beverages during the 5 hour reception – that’s 450 cups! (Assuming that people don’t reuse their previous cup and I certainly wouldn’t expect them to remember to do so.)
So, suffice to say that place was out of the running. As mentioned here re: save the dates my fiance and I – like many GPB readers – are trying to keep waste at a minimum.
This interaction got me thinking …When it comes to your food and bar menu what are the best options?
Here’s a few tips:
2010 is here… Need ideas for New Years Resolutions? Why not take some time to enjoy sustainability? Here are some ideas:
While recently discussing wedding ideas with my recently-named ‘future sister-in-law’, I revisited the “Greening your wedding” idea and contemplated the 
essential ‘wedding favors’. How can you give your guests an eco-friendly take-a-way?
Here are some ideas to find the perfect earthly gift:
Looking for a green wedding cake in Philadelphia?
The Night Kitchen Bakery has been a Philadelphia landmark for over 25 years with infamous cakes, “Best of Philly” brownies, sticky buns. To top it off, they recently became a Certified Green Restaurant (like Pita Pit) from the Green Restaurant Association. The GRA is a non-profit organization that helps restaurants become environmentally sustainable.
Night Kitchen Bakery has implemented these green steps in the process:
Hope you enjoy our post today from a guest blogger!
If you’re vyiing to be eco-conscious in every aspect of your life, try carrying over this habit to tying the knot! There are a myriad of resources to help you 
make your big day green with small ways to make sure your wedding doesn’t leave a big carbon footprint behind (and save some dough from that escalating bill… )
Here are some ideas:
