Earth Day Pledge

Please consider pledging to make at least one aspect of your wedding green. Here are some tips:

• Have the ceremony and reception at the same location
• Keep the guest list small
• Offer local food and beverages
• Use local flowers
• Buy a vintage, used or sample wedding gown
• Check out antique stores and estate sales for wedding bands and engagement rings

What's your Earth Day pledge?

Wedding Cake!

I love sampling wedding cake. When I was planning my wedding a few years ago, I went to Cappuccinos in Middletown, RI. When the four of us arrived for the cake sampling, we were seated in the designated cake sampling area of the bakery and were giving complimentary beverages, including cappuccino. Oo-la-la. It was a very pleasant experience.

At the time, cupcakes were the craze, but I still opted for the traditional wedding cake. Nowadays, brides opt for cupcakes, chocolates, chocolate fountains, dessert shots and dessert tables. As always, I encourage brides to use caterers and bakeries who use fresh, local ingredients.

Additional bakeries in the Newport and Bristol area:
It’s My Party

The Cake Gallery

What bakery are you using?

Photo courtesy of It's My Party.

Vintage Weddings

Did you know that retro style weddings from the 1920s to 1950s are making a comeback? I’m excited about an article I recently read, which states that vintage apparel and simple weddings are a popular trend among modern day brides. Why? Cost.

Back in the day, brides had small, simple weddings, which kept the price down. Ask your grandmother about her wedding.

How can you go vintage? Visit consignment boutiques, resale stores, flea markets, antique shops maybe even the Salvation Army. Who knows what treasures you might find -- a wedding gown, accessories, bridesmaid’s dresses, etc. Consider having your intimate wedding at a small venue or at your home.

I’m very excited to hear about the retro wedding trend because they cost less and reduce waste since the focus is to reuse vintage items and keep it simple. It’s also eco-friendly. Two of the three Rs: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

Check out these local consignment stores.

Karma Designer Consignment Boutique

Trendy Jenny’s Blog Spot “Five Consignment Shops in Newport, RI”

What elements of your wedding are vintage?