Earth “Month” Feature – Recycled Plantable Wedding Invitations

Earth Day isn’t until April 22nd, but as per usual, Encore Bridal will be celebrating all month long.  Expect tips this month on how engaged couples can give back, show love to, and “save” this beautiful planet of ours.

We recently discovered an online stationery shop,  Forever Fiances.  What we absolutely love about them is that they offer Save The Date cards and invitations made of 100% recycled plantable materials.  Send your guests a card and they can grow wildflowers and herbs (like oregano and thyme).

They have several designs to choose from, or you can send them your own custom design and they will print it for you on their papers.  As a bonus their paper is made in the USA, 100% recycled,  and created with carbon neutral energy (wind energy!)   Not only is Forever Fiances eco-friendly, but they also give 1% of its revenues to several non-profit organizations supporting environmental causes, like charitywater.org.  Here are some of our favorites from their collection…

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Sunday Style Salon Special Guest- Carly Cylinder, December 12

Encore Bridal is proud to announce Carly Cylinder, owner of Flour as a special guest at our next Sunday Styling Salon, December 12. Looking for a great florist for your wedding? Looks no more, you found Flour.

Flour is an LA based floral design studio offering arrangements and designs for many different events, including weddings! At flour, an emphasis is placed on being eco-friendly and innovative. Flowers bought are local, organic, Rainforrest Alliance and Fair Trade certified when available.  You know we love that!

For weddings, clients receive an unlimited number of floral design proposals, emails and two on-site consultations. Flour specializes in working with both bride and groom to create a vision together. Themes are inspired from everything from the Rat Pack to Alice in Wonderland.Traditional design is always available too- classy and elegant, from winter wonderland to bright summer nights, the creativity never ends.

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Cindy Cylinder- Owner

Carly Cylinder developed her creative skills at some of the most prominent florists in Los Angeles over the past seven years. After graduating UCLA with a degree in Psychology, she worked for OneLegacy, a Donate Life organization, during the planning and expansion phases of flour floral design before devoting full time to the studio in Los Angeles.

“Working with flowers is the perfect balance of creativity and working with the community.”- Carly

Flour has been featured on Daily Candy, Martha Stewart Weddings, Blooming News, MyFoxLA, and participates in many editorial photo shoots. Clients include Mattel, Bollare, DirecTV, Conde Naste, and La Force and Stevens.

To check out more information on Flour and see pictures of her beautiful arrangements visit their website here.

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5 Earth Friendly Inspirations for Your Wedding

Its earth Day!  While you’re thinking about how you’re going to save the planet, I wanted to share with you some of the “eco-friendly” bridal accessory options at Encore Bridal and then a few of our favorite “green” items found elsewhere.

TOSS:  This “Green” Wedding Garter.  This green, environmentally friendly wedding garter uses ribbon woven from yarn made of 100% percent post consumer polyester that comes entirely from recycled plastic bottles.  Can be embroidered with your initials, wedding date, or monogram for an extra $20. Found at EncoreBridal.com.

WEAR:  These organic cotton “green” bride and bridesmaid tanks – $30 at EncoreBridal.com

RE-USE:  This vintage cake topper from CBVintage – home of vintage wedding goods

SEND:  Beautiful wedding invitations printed with organic inks on recycled cotton papers.  Designed by blue pool road for Verde Paperie.

READ:  The Green Bride Guide, for tips and resources for how to add a little “green” to your event.

Brides – What are you doing to make your wedding ceremony and reception more sustainable?  Have you made some eco-friendly choices?  I’d love to hear about your favorite “green” products and resources.

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What Affect is Your Wedding Going to Have on the Planet?

Here is a wedding statistic that may brides don’t think of…the average wedding creates 5-8 TONS of Co2!  This number goes up for each guest traveling by plane or train.  Now that is a lot of CO2!  Luckily you have an opportunity to reduce the impact your wedding has on Planet Earth by donating to the  carbonfund.org.  A small tax deductable donation of $50-70 will offset this carbon footprint left by your wedding day celebration.  

Encore Bridal is on board!  We just donated to the Carbon Fund to offset our transportation costs over the past year.  Join us in giving a little love to mother earth.

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Calling All Eco-Conscious Houston Brides

Custom Altar Eco Wedding Dress

A new trend has come to Houston and has every bride-to-be rushing to the altar, and this time with green feet.

The earth-friendly enthusiasts at The Altar Eco have a developed a niche in catering to brides wanting to do their part in recycling for love. Their specialty is in coordinating eco chic weddings with a modern “green” twist. 

In addition to offering brides and groom ideas for creating a earth-friendly wedding, The Altar Eco CREATES custom unique wedding attire made from recycled and organic materials, such as the wedding dress pictured above.  The foundation of this gown was purchased at a consignment bridal salon and then refashioned with organic materials. You can do the same! Purchase a ”recycled” wedding dress from Encore Bridal and add your own unique elements.  We’ve chosen the Marisa 611 as the perfect gown for your canvas.

Marisa 611

 Consider adding black velvet buttons down the back ending in a black velvet bow at knee height.  Or use organic silk to create a custom bolero jacket or wrap.  The ideas are endless!

Want more infoabout The Altar Eco?  Contact Michelle DeLoof at (713) 614-7419