tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51174840258193223032024-02-21T07:22:36.306-08:00green wedding ideas & green eventsgreen wedding love from Natural Weddings online directoryHosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06000535901670594912noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117484025819322303.post-68182581490662647212015-07-08T22:00:00.000-07:002015-07-08T22:01:42.165-07:00Does planning a wedding need to be a nightmare<br />
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Planning a wedding whether it be a <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/" target="_blank">natural wedding</a> or otherwise can be stressful but once you get your priorities straight, it really needn't be that way. We need to stop confusing weddings with crafty business. Weddings have become a linear experience in many cultures, when in reality it's up to you how it happens. If you want a simple wedding, don't succumb to the pressure of society like the example of this video (funny though it may be) and make sure you only include what is important to you rather than giving in to societal pressures.<br />
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Of course you want to be considerate about the beliefs of your family and friends but as the video blatantly shows, it can be a losing battle if you don't take things into your own hands.<br />
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For more natural wedding tips and vendors in your area, check out our <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/" target="_blank">Natural Weddings</a> website.Shionaghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05862199870350291368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117484025819322303.post-84623324514973246802015-03-12T22:07:00.001-07:002015-03-12T22:09:15.279-07:00Natural ideas for a green wedding<div>
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1. These <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/stationery-supplies/7393-large-label-pack-6-kraft-brown-5039041026408.html" target="_blank">kraft brown labels</a> are perfect to label gifts or favours for your guests.<br />
2. Stylish sustainable, untreated, ethically made, Chinese white pine <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/festive-entertaining/3124-green-bean-eco-tableware-cone-2013920077005.html" target="_blank">cones</a> can be personalised and filled with anything from confetti to food.<br />
3. Think of all the ways you can use this woven ribbon to help express your love - <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/christmas-cards-and-wrap/10945-woven-ribbon-red-long-heart-5039041023902.html" target="_blank">long heart</a> & <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/christmas-cards-and-wrap/10947-woven-ribbon-live-laugh-love-red-5039041043832.html" target="_blank">live, laugh, love</a>.<br />
4. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/beeswax-candles/8220-queen-b-beeswax-candles-jam-jar-4hr-tealight-single.html" target="_blank">Beeswax candles</a> are free from petroleum products and chemicals, so all you breathe in is pure, natural vapour.<br />
5. Hang this rustic <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/rustic-wedding-decorations/11981-letterpress-wedding-bunting-mr-mrs.html" target="_blank">Mr & Mrs bunting</a> from the back of the bride and groom's chairs.<br />
6. Use the <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/stationery-supplies/12137-click-stamp-set-medium-lower-case-8809346037143.html" target="_blank">click & stamp set</a> to personalise your wedding decor.<br />
7. Use the <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/stationery-supplies/12137-click-stamp-set-medium-lower-case-8809346037143.html" target="_blank">click & stamp set</a> to personalise your <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/62_green-bean-eco-tableware" target="_blank">sustainable wood cutlery</a>.<br />
8. Decorate to your hearts content with this colourful <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/742-twine-paper-craft" target="_blank">cotton bakers twine</a>.<br />
9. Use the <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/stationery-supplies/7391-petite-brown-sticky-notes-lined-5039041026071.html" target="_blank">don't forget - sticky notes</a> to help remember what's next in the wedding plans.Shionaghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05862199870350291368noreply@blogger.com0Australia-26.431228064506424 151.5234395-54.985544064506428 110.2148455 2.1230879354935759 -167.16796650000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117484025819322303.post-20611064847535993992014-10-19T23:08:00.001-07:002014-10-19T23:08:35.661-07:006 ways to reuse corks for your wedding receptionChoose to re-use! It's the best way to save money as well as resources. Here we are sharing some innovative ideas on what to do with those corks you have collected over the years to make your wedding more memorable!<br />
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By creating a slit length ways in a cork and leveling off the bottom, you have the perfect place setting holder.</div>
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Add an eye hook, key ring and your wedding date to a cork for a nice keepsake for your guests. </div>
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Using two vases and adding corks between the two with a candle to illuminate it all will add a special and economical touch to your table centerpieces.</div>
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Cut the corks into small discs to create wine glass labels. Use small letter stamps to add your own personal touch.</div>
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Glue corks to an old piece of board or into a picture frame and use it as a pin board to stick the seating assignments for a rustic presentation.</div>
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If you are looking for corks for your natural wedding contact us at eco@biome.com.au we might have some to share with you.</div>
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It's easy to eat your way to healthy, glowing skin leading up to your natural wedding with our top 10 beauty foods. These foods contain specific nutrients that work at a cellular level to nourish your skin from the inside out so you can GLOW the natural way. <a data-mce-href="http://www.biome.com.au/blog/2014/10/17/natural-lipstick-luk-beautifood-for-a-healthy-naked-glow/" href="http://www.biome.com.au/blog/2014/10/17/natural-lipstick-luk-beautifood-for-a-healthy-naked-glow/" target="_blank">Great makeup starts with clear healthy skin so turn your pantry into a beauty cabinet</a>.<br />
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Almonds are one of the best sources of wrinkle fighting antioxidants like glycoside and Vitamin E, which work together to neutralise free radicals and protect cells. Vitamin E also helps maintain skin elasticity, promotes tissue repair and heals cracked lips, the perfect remedy if you’ve had too much sun!</div>
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Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids will help to keep skin plump, moisturised (coat the skin cells to lock in moisture) and supple whilst also reducing damaging inflammation and keeping hair and nails strong. Lignans in linseeds are also natural anti-inflammatories and help to heal and repair skin.</div>
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Not only Spinach, but other dark leafy greens such as kale and parsley are packed with Phytochemicals and folates to help hydrate skin and keep it healthy. It is also high in Vitamin A, which helps the skin effectively retain moisture. Plus they’re a rich source of iron, which is necessary for firm, plump skin that is magnetic. (radiates health)</div>
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Tomatoes’ contain the potent antioxidant lycopene, its high fat solubility makes it a natural defence against UV rays. Its high Vitamin A content also adds shine to your hair, keeping it strong by protecting it from free radicals. Vitamin A also works to protect and brighten eyes whilst Vitamin K reduces the appearance of dark circles.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Having a keep sake from your guests who attended your special day is a lovely thing to look back on over the years. Here are some ideas that wont cost the Earth!</span></h1>
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Paint an old guitar, have guests sign with a silver sharpie, restring it and hanging it as wall art in your home! </div>
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Don't know what to do with all those corks you've saved over your years together? Have your guests sign wine corks and leave their well wishes instead of a guest book?</h1>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">Have one of these delightful trees made for your guests to sign. </span></h1>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">Use a </span><a href="http://www.biome.com.au/228_ball-mason-jars" style="background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">Ball Mason jar</a><span style="background-color: transparent;"> with a </span><a href="http://www.biome.com.au/stationery-supplies/11562-large-label-pack-6-cream-5039041026415.html" style="background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">rustic label</a><span style="background-color: transparent;"> for your guests to leave you a 'tip' for a happy marriage and call it a "Tip Jar".</span></h1>
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Travel lovers, this one is for you! Grab a vintage globe and some sharpies – have guests write their names over either their hometowns or perhaps favorite vacation spots?</h1>
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Beach Rocks are perfect for a beach or river wedding guest book. Put them in a big glas bowl on the coffee table or in your garden after the wedding! </h1>
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Hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06000535901670594912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117484025819322303.post-44286188397197459272014-08-18T23:50:00.002-07:002014-08-18T23:50:44.952-07:00Top 5 natural wedding favours for guests<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Plants always make a great gift and they make an even better wedding favour. Give your guests a special gift to plant as a remember of your love and your <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/" target="_blank">natural wedding</a>.</div>
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Make your own pots with these "<a href="http://www.biome.com.au/gardening-gifts/4300-paper-pot-makers-3-in-1-5019360009597.html" target="_blank">paper pot makers</a>" out of newspaper for herb cuttings.</div>
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Sprout herbs in <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/740-vintage-style" target="_blank">vintage style bottles</a> filled with water.</div>
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Add your own touch from your herb garden by giving your guests some dried herbs in these cute <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/home-decor-accessories/8167-glass-storage-jar-home-grown-herbs-5019360006831.html" target="_blank">glass storage jars with "home grown herbs"</a> written on the front.</div>
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These cute cards are an easy way to say thank you. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/269_sow-n-sow-seed-cards" target="_blank">Sow & Sow gift cards</a> with gorgeous hand drawn illustrations featured on the cards, tags and packaging.</div>
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Hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06000535901670594912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117484025819322303.post-29227135574955562182014-07-06T23:54:00.000-07:002014-07-06T23:54:30.163-07:00Including your grandparents in your wedding ceremony Grandparents can be often be overlooked at weddings. If you are still lucky enough to have your grandparents, consider giving them a special role in your big day.<br />
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Your Grandmother might be one of the most important women in your life so honor her by asking her to precede you (the bride) down the aisle by laying a carpet of flowers at your feet like a flower girl would do.<br />
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If your grandparents or other loved ones are no longer present, you can include photos to remember them.</div>
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Hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06000535901670594912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117484025819322303.post-89762267054621313422014-06-09T19:41:00.000-07:002014-06-09T19:41:11.503-07:00Are you considering the environment when you plan your weddingI happened to meet a lovely young girl over the weekend who is planning her wedding. I took this opportunity to pose the question: "Are you considering the environment when you plan your wedding?<br />
At first she looked blankly at me and then responded, "Why should I?" in a flash it dawned on her and she answered her own question, of course she should.<br />
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Her wedding is setting up her future and the future of her family. Young people are aware of the issues, but I wonder, because it's not main stream she hadn't considered the alternatives that are available to help create an elegant stylish wedding event using sustainable products.<br />
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Well the resources are available and the options are many. There is no excuse not to at least consider the environment when you are planning your wedding.<br />
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We love that you can naturally achieve ombre style using heirloom tomatoes graduating from orange, red and green or use dried flower heads in similar shades of yellows, reds and orange to create an ombre effect. </div>
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Recently we had the pleasure of visiting a charming cottage that was a converted dairy near Casino Northern New South Wales. When we arrived we were greeted by our hosts Margaret & Laurence with a loaf of fresh baked bread accompanied by three small jars of home prepared preserves from their garden. There was also a lovely basket full of fresh veggies and a large vase of fresh herbs also from their garden along with home baked brownies and Anzac biscuits.</div>
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We found the cabin on <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/" target="_blank">Airbnb</a> which is perfect for anyone searching for a romantic getaway or secluded <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/resource-directory/eco-honeymoon/" target="_blank">honeymoon destination</a>. This charming 'eco cabin' is the perfect couples retreat, featuring one bedroom with kitchen, fireplace and a veranda overlooking a herd of cows, charming herb garden and rustic bathroom with rainwater shower & composting toilet. It's a simple retreat although it bursts with the comforts of home.</div>
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The charming bed came complete with a mosquito net which was more of a necessity than a romantic touch. The native leaf tail geckos were busy catching moths and other creepy crawlies in the kitchen, but I have to admit I was happy to be covered with a mozzie net as we slept. This is truly a rustic cabin experience! </div>
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Taking a tour of the property with Laurence (and the two dogs, Joan & Patch) was most enlightening as he explained how they were living off the land in the most sustainable way possible. He & Margaret not only grow most of their own food they have recycled almost everything including their home which is an old school house from the nearby town of Mummulgum where Margaret went to school. The Eco Dairy has also been renovated in the most rustic and sustainable of ways, using wood and other materials off the land and surrounding areas.</div>
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We had the pleasure of tasting another of Lawrence's hobbies. He is quite the craft brewer making a delightfully light and tasty beer. We spent an afternoon watching the sun go down over the mountain range sipping his crafty brew and tasting even more of Margaret's home made delights.</div>
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Do yourself a favour and leave your mobile phone at home (they wont work anyway). Activities at the farm can include doing absolutely nothing - reading, relaxing, listening to the birdlife, bushwalking or a maybe a four wheel drive guided tour to the bordering World Heritage Rainforest walks which can be arranged with your host, Laurence. Day trips to Byron Bay, Nimbin or Tenterfield are another way to spend the day, although taking advantage of the peace and quite is well advised. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #797979; font-family: 'Josefin Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.71074676513672px; text-align: justify;">The Eco Wedding Fair is being held in Brisbane on Sunday the 29th of June 2014 at <a href="http://www.spring.com.au/" target="_blank">Spring Food & Wine</a>. This is the first wedding fair of its kind in </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #797979; font-family: 'Josefin Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.71074676513672px; text-align: justify;">Australia!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #797979; font-family: 'Josefin Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.71074676513672px; text-align: justify;"> The creators of the gorgeous </span><a href="http://www.biome.com.au/magazines/10034-eco-brides-mag-issue-4-9772202437007.html" style="font-family: 'Josefin Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.71074676513672px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Eco Bride magazine</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #797979; font-family: 'Josefin Sans', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.71074676513672px; text-align: justify;"> are hosting the Eco Wedding Fair to show case some of the most innovative eco-chic suppliers that the country has to offer. </span><br />
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Save money and reduce your impact on
our precious planet by planning a your wedding with the environment in mind! Here is our top
five ways to make sure your wedding is eco friendly plus some
essential bride resources to help you plan the perfect <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/598-green-wedding" target="_blank">green wedding</a>
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OK so you may not have time or the
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To reduce is one of main principles of sustainability. When you are planning your decorations, invitations, wedding dress, floral arrangements, catering, transportation and even your wedding and engagement rings think about re-using as much as you possibly can. You will find so much inspiration on sites like <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/greenecowedding/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> for unique ways to re-use things like <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/244_milk-bottles" target="_blank">milk bottles</a> or <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/228_ball-mason-jars" target="_blank">Ball mason jars</a> for vases and drinks.<br />
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Remember to recycle as much as you possibly can to avoid landfill. If you have ever been involved in a wedding you’ll know what an impact it can have on the environment. Everything from paper products to transport to food all begin to add up in the days leading to the big event and on the day itself.<br />
Compost the food scraps by using a <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/52-bokashi" target="_blank">Bokashi bin</a>. Use <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/798-eco-friendly-wedding-table" target="_blank">compostable plates</a> to lessen the amount going to landfill. Give away your re-cycled glass vases and drink vessels as <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/resource-directory/bomboniere-decorations/" target="_blank">wedding favours</a>. Think about everything you are using and how it can be re-used after the festivities. One couple I know used strips of long hessian fabric as their table runners and then re-used them as a weed barrier in their veggie garden.<br />
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What about choosing a pre-loved wedding dress? There is such a diverse range of <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/resource-directory/bridal-wear/" target="_blank">pre-loved wedding gowns</a>, bridesmaids dresses, formal wear, flower girls and page boy outfits and accessories as well as mother of the bride dresses available now days, you've got to ask yourself if it's worth spending such a large portion of your budget on your wedding attire when you only wear it once. Take a look at what's on offer before you make a decision on what you will wear. Once the ceremony is over, you can re-sell it again for another thrifty eco-bride to wear.<br />
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Ask your caterer where they source their fresh produce from. If they are an <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/resource-directory/organic-food-catering/" target="_blank">organic catering company</a> chances are they buy local, and local is always best for the environment. It's also a good idea to think about where your beer and wine are coming from. There are so many local craft breweries and organic vineyards these days that it's easy to provide your guests with the best varieties on offer. We provide a list of<a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/resource-directory/organic-wine/" target="_blank"> organic beer and wine</a> on <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/" target="_blank">natural weddings</a> to help you find your local suppliers.<br />
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Making your own <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/resource-directory/flowers/" target="_blank">floral bouquets</a> from local growers is easy by visiting the flower markets in your area, or simply ask your green thumbed friends and neighbors if you can buy or pick from their gardens. Keeping it simple is the key to natural wedding flowers these days.<br />
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You may not be vegan or even vegetarian, but choosing a menu without any animal products is key to reducing your environmental footprint. Of course you will come up against the usual complaints of 'where's the meat' but if you find a good <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/resource-directory/organic-food-catering/" target="_blank">organic vegetarian caterer</a>, chances are no-one will even notice it's missing. At least try to incorporate some vegetarian meals into the menu. Don't forget about the cake, it too can be a <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/resource-directory/organic-wedding-cake/" target="_blank">vegan wedding cake</a> without anyone noticing. Make an appointment for a taste test before you rule it out as a possibility.<br />
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Be creative and think out of the box when choosing the style for your natural green wedding and utilize students, friends and family members for their unique skills! Just remember when you are asking friends and family for their assistance, it is important to share the jobs around so that no one person is over-worked to the extent that they don’t enjoy the festivities. Use your imagination and don’t underestimate their crafty talents. </div>
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You can use local high school students for your ceremony music, hold crafting parties to create the wedding decorations, and ask your guests to <a href="http://greenweddingevent.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/how-to-instagram-your-wedding-in.html" target="_blank">Instagram your wedding</a>. Friends and family usually love to be involved in making your day extra special. You'll find the more memorable details are not always the expensive ones. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #646464; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 26px;">The heart patterns shining through these paper lanterns (paper-bag luminaries illuminated by votive candles) provide a natural touch when you group your <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/818-wedding-lanterns" target="_blank">wedding lanterns</a> in different sizes on the guest-book table or dinner tables for a beautiful, glowing display. Set the <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/147-beeswax-candles" target="_blank">beeswax candles</a> in heavy <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/beeswax-candles/1630-queen-b-beeswax-candle-round-glass-votive.html" target="_blank">round glass votive holders</a> to help anchor the bags and prevent any accidents.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #646464; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 26px;">At Biome Eco Stores we have a lovely selection of wedding lanterns to help set a natural theme.</span><br />
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Set the scene with these <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/party-decoration/9638-just-married-paper-votive-kit--9328684101842.html" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 26px;" target="_blank">just married paper votive kit</a>s</div>
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Your guests will know they have arrived with these <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/party-decoration/9636-paper-candle-luminaria-bags-for-decorating-9328684104748.html" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">WELCOME paper votive kit</a><u>s</u><br />
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Add flowers to create a natural paper vase with these s<a href="http://www.biome.com.au/party-decoration/9635-square-paper-hurricane-luminary-set-of-3-9328684141835.html" target="_blank">quare paper hurricane luminary - set of 3</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.biome.com.au/818-wedding-lanterns" target="_blank">Japanese-style luminary candle bags</a> in sets of 2 provide a rustic look</div>
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Gone are the days of wasteful disposable cameras being placed on each table at the reception for guests to take photos. The concept of inviting your guests to get involved might have been good, but the waste was so last millennium! Now days you can get everyone involved while saving precious resources using Instagram! It's a great way to share everyone's experience of your special day.<br />
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Create a specific hashtag # (that hasn't
been used before) to view shots only from your day. Provide your guests with the 'tag' on a blackboard so they type your tag on their Instagram photos, your photos will be tagged specifically so that everyone can view
photos from your special day with your unique tag.<br />
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If you are less inclined to pick a hashtag for your wedding day
another option is to create a set profile that people can follow and
also tag photos to. If you already have an Instagram profile, simply log
out and create a new account with a title related to your wedding day. Provide guests with your unique tag to tag the photos they take.<br />
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Other ways to integrate Instagram into your wedding are a low budget photobooth option. Use an iPad to let your guests take photos. The larger screen will make
it easy to see and there is always the option for retaking photos that
you don’t like. You can create a DIY background or
simply rent a backdrop, rather than spending a lot of money on an actual
photobooth. Using hashtags or uploading the photos directly to a
wedding profile will give your guests something to search for or follow
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You can also run a slideshow of the Instagram photos at your wedding reception with your hashtag by using the <a href="http://eventstagr.am/" target="_blank">Evenstagram</a> app.</div>
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Even though everyone has a camera in their pockets these days, I still believe in hiring a professional wedding photographer. They are professionals after all, and a good one should capture you in your best light and help you to remember the mood of your gorgeous <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/598-green-wedding" target="_blank">green wedding</a>.</div>
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Have you been searching for the perfect wedding shoes for your natural wedding? Are you finding it hard to find an ethical pair that is made with compassion?<br />
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Ethical grooms shoes are also available. These shoes are not leather but are made from waterproof and breathable Microfiber, antibacterial, washable (up to 60º), light and extremely tough. The lining is made from breathable anti-allergy microfiber, the same ecological, CO2 free manufacturing system has been used in the manufacturing. The insole is made from paperboard agglomerate and they are microfiber lined with the sole being 40% recycled rubber.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #43372f; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Whatever your style, <a href="http://www.nae-vegan.com/default/home" target="_blank">NAE</a> (No Animal Exploitation) shoes provide shoes that are made with compassion.</span></span></span><br />
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When choosing your engagement and wedding rings, it's worth understanding how the metal and gems were mined and handled before you invest in an industry that is frighteningly unethical. Read on for more information, but the best solution to this problem is sourcing second hand rings or diamonds. If the design is not to your specifications find a good jeweler who will use the existing gold or silver and gems to re-design them.<br />
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There are serious environmental and ethical questions around the jewellery industry. A peek behind the scenes is shocking. Do you love the gleam of gold? The release of cyanide in the extraction process is just the tip of an environmentally dirty iceberg. Dazzled by shiny gems? Much of the fiddly work cutting and polishing the world’s precious stones, such as rubies and sapphires, is done by children.</div>
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There is a profound disconnect between where a metal or stone is sourced and how it finally adorns our fingers, wrist or neck. Digging for answers (no pun intended), you get a sense that from the environmental to the ethical, the big picture is worryingly bleak.</div>
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“There are a lot of problems with jewellery,” says Cameron Neil, from <a href="http://www.fta.org.au/" style="color: #669900; text-decoration: none;">Labelling Australia and New Zealand (FTLANZ)</a>“There is good stuff going on, but there isn't alot of good news.”</div>
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“In the industry, nearly every stage has an environmentally detrimental impact,” says Ben Manning of <a href="http://www.utopiancreations.com.au/" style="color: #669900; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Utopian Creations</a>. The Adelaide-based jeweler makes every effort to ensure his products are people, planet and animal friendly.</div>
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“To start with, metals are mined from the ground. For every wedding ring, 20 tonnes of waste are produced, and large amounts of land need to be cleared for the mine, which can lead to a breakdown of the ecology in the area,” he says.</div>
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One of the UK’s first ethical jewelers, Greg Valerio, from <a href="http://www.credjewellery.com/" style="color: #669900; text-decoration: none;">Cred Jewellery</a>, believes it’s wrong for the industry to continue this way. “We cannot sell a product which carries a luxury tag and is romanced and sold exclusively as a luxury, aspirational commodity, yet is 100 per cent dependent on the most environmentally damaging and polluting industry in the world.”</div>
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But the concerns aren’t purely environmental, not by a long stretch. When Queensland jeweller <a href="http://www.ethicaljewels.com.au/about-us.html" style="color: #669900; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Melinda Nugent</a> first learned about the issues of child labour and practices of jewel cutting factories, her ethical radar went on high alert.</div>
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“I realised I was involved in something I couldn’t stomach. In India child labour is used for cutting work,” she says. “Children are so young that the rods and cones in their eyes are not fully developed, and because they are doing such close work for hours, their eye development is interrupted. Many children are blind by twelve.”</div>
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“Sustainable” and “ethical” jewellery may be two different beasts, but the terms are often used interchangeably, perhaps partly due to the times we live in: the fair trade movement is gaining increased market acceptance at the very time we are struggling to address global environmental challenges. It is inevitable, then, that for many people, humanitarian and environmental considerations are increasingly intertwined.</div>
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“To me, they are one and the same,” says Manning. In purely ethical terms, decrying conflict diamonds is a no-brainer for most of us. These diamonds are sold by rebel groups (most famously in Sierra Leone) to fund terrorist activities, human rights abuses, or the purchase of guns.</div>
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A few years before Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed a diamond smuggler on the big screen in <i>Blood Diamond</i>, global concern about conflict diamonds led to the Kimberley Process, a certification scheme aiming to ensure the diamond trade does not fund violence. While 75 countries have signed up − including major diamond producers, exporters and importers − many in the industry believe that the non-legally binding status of the process isn’t strong enough to eradicate the problem entirely.</div>
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The 700-plus manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers who make up the membership of the Jewellery Association of Australia (JAA), also sign an additional annual ethical agreement, says JAA CEO, Ian Hadassin.</div>
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“It says they will always implement the World Jewellery Federation system of procedures to prevent trade in conflict diamonds, and make every effort not to deal with companies that use child labour, fail to provide adequate occupational health and safety conditions, or do not respect the environment.”</div>
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Admirable goals, but as Hadassin himself readily admits, Australian jewellers wanting to do the right thing soon discover the enormity of the task. “Finding out if companies use child labour is very difficult. The importer sells stones locally, and the retailer won’t know where they come from. Most of Australia’s stones [come] from China and what happens there we don’t know.”</div>
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Hadassin likes to think that most of JAA’s members do the right thing, but when asked directly how a retailer (or the JAA) would know, he is honest: “It’s an impossible task…it’s virtually impossible for us to monitor.”</div>
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The industry lacks large-scale systems to trace where your jewellery comes from. Unless your retailer has put in substantial effort to verify ethical origins, it all comes down to individual honesty. A wholesaler may say their product comes from a factory operating under humanitarian conditions, but there’s no onus of proof.</div>
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Even the question of “What is ethical jewellery?” is not easily answered, because, as with all ethical inquiries, the answer is subjective and addresses a huge range of issues.</div>
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At Cred Jewellery, it took Valerio and his business partner eight years to track down a source of gold they were convinced was sourced responsibly. “The jewellery industry as a whole is amazingly un-transparent. It’s very, very secretive. But the Holy Grail for us was to get transparency. We had to know where our materials were coming from,” he says.</div>
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Valerio ended up sourcing his ethically produced gold from South America, but encountered derision from industry colleagues when they heard he wanted to let customers know exactly where their wedding rings came from. “Nobody in the UK was doing this in 1996. Everybody thought we were completely bonkers.”</div>
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Not only did Valerio prove the naysayers wrong, but his partnership with the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) has allowed him to work directly with small-scale miners who use good labour practices that actually improve the social and environmental conditions in the communities where they mine.</div>
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“In Colombia we’ve witnessed community miners taking over old disused mines left by the large-scale companies, going back over those sites to reclaim what was left of the gold deposits, and reforesting. They are clearing up all the mess the big companies left when they left Colombia because of the violence.”</div>
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With Cred Jewellery’s wedding rings now sought after by couples across the UK and further afield, Valerio’s long-held vision to see fair trade gold on the market may soon become a reality.</div>
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“ARM and the Fairtrade Labelling Organision (FLO) are currently working together to bring a fair trade gold to the international market, hopefully in 2010,” he says. Nugent’s business, <a href="http://www.ethicaljewels.com.au/about-us.html" style="color: #669900; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Ethical Jewellery Australia</a>, is based on commitment rings (of the wedding, engagement and you-are-really-important-to-me-but-this-is-not-an-offer-of-marriage kind). Her unease about the diamond industry has meant a long slog to come up with a product she is happy with.</div>
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To allay her environmental concerns, Nugent buys from a refiner monitored by the US Environmental Protection Agency, sources Australian diamonds so she can ensure they are conflict free, and makes her own jewellery from recycled metals rather than buying from overseas to avoid child labour issues. “You can’t do mass produced stuff in the way we’re currently doing it,” she admits. “I’ve had a lot of opposition from other retailers, from people saying, ‘You can’t do it’. I’ve proved them wrong and it is getting easier, because people care more,” she says.</div>
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Manning, who aims to avoid harm to people, planet or animals as a result of his business, has yet to find a diamond source he believes in. “Argyle Diamonds may be OK environmentally in Australia, but they are owned by Rio Tinto and you’re just helping their profits in other parts of the world where there are no controls,” he says.</div>
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He’s also unimpressed by Canadian diamonds, which are often touted as being ‘conflict-free’, he says. But the raw products are mined out of the ground in a sub-arctic environment, Manning points out, by trucking everything in and increasing the rate of permafrost melt.</div>
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Manning spent five years investigating every stage of the jewellery process to make sure products matched his ethics on environmental, humanitarian and animal welfare grounds. “I am only person selling 100-per-cent sterling recycled silver, which I get mainly from photographic and X-ray waste, while the copper I use is from mobile phone chargers collected by Mobile Muster,” he says. Manning also sells to other jewellers the sustainable supplies he’s worked so hard to source, and is a proponent of industry education. “Our industry really lags behind in this stuff, I think, because of our links to mining. It’s satisfying to be able to have an impact.”</div>
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While Manning, Valerio and Nugent all happily report that demand from consumers is growing rapidly, Cameron Neil from FTLANZ says it’s unsurprising that ethical and sustainable jewellers choose to address production issues first and foremost. “Small operators tend to look at solutions around manufacture – how it’s put together, fair wages – rather than extraction, which really has to involve the bigger players,” he says.</div>
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Ultimately, the key to changing unethical processes lies with demand. Yolande Kyngdon, an honours student in the Faculty of International Studies at the University of NSW in Sydney, is currently conducting research on the feasibility of fair trade diamonds.</div>
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“I worked for a diamond merchant and it became clear that there wasn’t a section of the market dealing with ethical consumption. It spurred me on,” she says. If she’s correct, and if projects like the FLO/ARM partnership on fair trade gold take off, the big guys may finally start listening:</div>
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“The idea would be to give consumers a chance to vote with their dollars, and to raise awareness, which in turn puts pressure on bigger business to change,” says Neil. Until then, Kyngdon’s own solution to the issue is simple, but radical: “I just don’t wear jewellery.”</div>
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This information was sourced from Green Lifestyle Magazine. Thanks to SUE WHITE for this contribution. Sue is a freelance writer based in Sydney and a regular contributor to Green Lifestyle Magazine.</div>
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Whether you are catering your eco-frienldy wedding or green event yourself or working with a venue and or caterer, you can make a more environmentally friendly event simply by reducing your 'food miles', which means the distance that the food has traveled from the paddock to the plate. The main reason for minimising food miles is that the transport of food significantly contributes to greenhouse gas production.<br />
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Here are some key things to consider when you plan to cater a green wedding or event: </h4>
• Select locally grown produce to reduce your ‘food miles’.<br />
• Use fresh, minimally processed and minimally packaged foods.<br />
• Consider using sustainable protein sources such as beans, lentils, chickpeas and chicken in your menu.<br />
• Locally sourced eggs, chicken and pork are more sustainable animal protein sources, select them over beef and lamb.<br />
• Choose sustainable seafood. You can find a helpful guide at www.marineconservation.org.au<br />
• use organic food and drinks where possible.<br />
• use reusable, <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/381-catering-entertain-picnic" target="_blank">compostable or recyclable tableware</a>.<br />
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Step 1. Planning the menu </h3>
When organising your green wedding or event, it is important to consider what foods will be served and how they will be presented.<br />
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• Plan your menu around foods that you know are produced in the local area and are in season. Seasonal food guides are available locally from some fruit markets and online at www.ecofriendlyfood.org.au<br />
• Be sure to include some vegetarian options as meat production is a significant contributor to global warming.<br />
• If you do plan on serving red meat, reduce the portion sizes. You can substitute red kidney beans or lentils for red meat, and chickpeas for white meat.<br />
• Buy only what you need for the event – It's best to let your caterer know exactly how many people you are expecting before the food is ordered to avoid excess waste.<br />
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You can find some great sustainable recipes here: www.ecofriendlyfood.org.au/recipes<br />
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Step 2. Purchasing the food</h3>
Organic food and drinks have a lower ecological impact per kilogram compared with conventionally grown produce because less energy-intensive methods are used in their production.<br />
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• To reduce food miles:<br />
– Shop for local foods and buy produce that's in season.<br />
– Purchase bread from the local bakery.<br />
– Try to select Australian-made products.<br />
• Look for certified organic foods as much as possible.<br />
• When Australian-made product is not available, purchase fair trade items, e.g. coffee, tea and chocolate.<br />
• Buy products with minimal packaging, or packaging that can be recycled or reused.<br />
• Buy one large container instead of many individually portioned ones.<br />
• Use <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/22-reusable-bags" target="_blank">reusable shopping bags</a> to reduce the number of plastic bags ending up in landfill.<br />
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Step 3. Preparing the food</h3>
• Conserve water by turning off taps when not in use.<br />
• Wash fruits and vegetables in a partially filled sink rather than under running water.<br />
• Switch off any cooking equipment that isn't being used.<br />
• Ensure that equipment is in good working order and that any new equipment purchased is energy efficient.<br />
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Step 4. Presenting the food</h3>
• Use jugs for drinks rather than single-serve bottles.<br />
• Serve foods on <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/381-catering-entertain-picnic" target="_blank">reusable platters and plates</a>.<br />
• Avoid using disposable cutlery and tableware. If you need to, use products that can be recycled or are biodegradable like <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/catering-entertain-picnic/6758-palm-leaf-plates-25-large-rectangle.html" target="_blank">palm leaf plates</a> or <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/catering-entertain-picnic/3110-green-bean-eco-catering-supplies-over-100-pieces.html" target="_blank">Green Bean eco-tableware</a>.<br />
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Step 5. reduce, reuse, and recycle - some practical tips to managing your waste</h3>
Waste management is one of the key components of a Green Event. One of the major threats to the environment is the amount of waste produced. Australia is the second highest producer of waste per capita after the United States, sending 18 million tonnes to landfill per annum. When food is wasted, the energy and water used in producing the food is also wasted.<br />
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• Avoid over catering by confirming the number of event attendees and communicating this number to your caterer at least two weeks before the event.<br />
• Plan to serve filtered or unfiltered tap water instead of purchasing bottled water.<br />
• Donate food waste to compost, chicken feed or a worm farm, rather than landfill.<br />
• Reduce packaging and try to use what has been or can be recycled.<br />
• Reuse plastic or glass containers where possible.<br />
• Print menus on 100% post consumer recycled paper or use a blackboard.<br />
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Step 6. Increase awareness by informing your guests that you are planning a green event</h3>
• Invite your guests in an environmentally friendly way and mention that you are planning a green event and what it means to you.<br />
• Provide the MC with a script to explain to guests that the food choices being provided are sustainable and why you are passionate about helping to preserve the environment.<br />
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When you are interviewing caterers and or venue locations make sure they are aware of your expectations and ask if they are willing to follow the guidelines presented below to ensure your event is as friendly to the environment as possible.<br />
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Going green event checklist to go over with your caterer ✓</h3>
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<li>Ensure you go over this catering guide with your caterer and venue coordinator.</li>
<li>Send your invitations electronically or on recycled paper.</li>
<li>Increase awareness by telling the guests that they are attending a green event.</li>
<li>Ask the venue:</li>
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<li> if food waste and recycling bins will be provided</li>
<li>to serve food on <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/381-catering-entertain-picnic" target="_blank">reusable platters and plates</a></li>
<li>can they conserve water in the food preparation</li>
<li>to provide separate recycling and food waste bins.</li>
<li>is it possible for the food waste be donated to compost, chicken feed or a worm farm?</li>
<li>to switch off unnecessary lights and power sources</li>
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What on this great green Earth are you wishing for? Creating a gift registry from our favourite eco frienldy lifestyle store is now easier than ever with the new wedding registry and wish list at www.biome.com.au<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/home-decor-accessories/7111-wooden-large-round-bowl.html" target="_blank">handmade Peruvian wooden bowl</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/451-wooden-photo-frame" target="_blank">wooden photo frame</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/346-non-stick-cookware" target="_blank">Neoflam nonstick cookware</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/beeswax-candles/8664-ikou-hanging-pod-lantern-small-inner-glaze-white-9341053001028.html" target="_blank">Ikou hanging pod lantern</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/687-southern-cross-pottery-ceramic-water-purifiers" target="_blank">ceramic water purifier</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/166-organic-cotton-bedding" target="_blank">organic cotton bedding</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/712-cold-press-juicer" target="_blank">cold press juicer</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/294-wood-cutting-boards" target="_blank">camphor laurel cutting boards</a><br />
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We love Biome's stylish eco friendly homewares that will not only make your home look amazing, they are also practical and functional. Even if you’re already living together, setting up your gift registry is about creating a home that combines both of your personal styles. It’s the perfect opportunity to upgrade your basics and welcome some new healthy items into your home.</div>
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To set up your eco friendly gift registry simply create an account at www.biome.com.au by clicking on 'my account' at the top of the page. Once you are logged in to your account, click on your name at the top of the page, choose 'my whishlists' from the list. Click on 'new wishlist - creation and directions for use' and then name the wishlist whatever you would like. It's best to use both names i.e. Jane & Joe's wedding registry</div>
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Now you can start shopping by adding the products you would like to your wish list. On each product page you will find a box that says 'add to my wishlist'. Once you have created your gift registry and added all the items you want, you can then email the list to your guests. For more detailed instructions please visit our <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/content/18-wish-list-and-gift-registry" target="_blank">gift registry instruction</a> page.</div>
Hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06000535901670594912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117484025819322303.post-83261755899949990272013-06-26T19:30:00.000-07:002013-07-08T23:05:03.825-07:00Eco wedding – pure beeswax candles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thank you to Cate at QueenB for sharing this lovely post on lighting up your wedding naturally with <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/147-beeswax-candles" target="_blank">beeswax candles</a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6em;">.</span><br />
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We’re pretty spoiled for choice on things to write about at Queen B, but I have to say that one of my greatest delights is when our customers share photographs with us of their events and we can see our hand-crafted beauties doing their thing.<br />
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It’s one thing to use candles at a wedding or event, it is another thing entirely to use completely natural beeswax candles with their unique golden light (not to mention that your guests don’t have to breathe in toxic fumes all night)… that simple choice will not just create a special ambiance but you’re also supporting bees, our beekeepers, the regional communities they live in, jobs at Queen B… not to mention the environment and planet! One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Wedding… becomes eco wedding… luxury wedding… different… special!<br />
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While my raison d’étre may be hand-crafting natural, non-toxic, carbon neutral, eco candlelight, we are fortunate that our candles appeal just as much to the luxury end of the market as they do to the conscious or eco consumer… not that they’re mutually exclusive!<br />
Anyway, I thought it might be nice to share some of the photographs from events we’ve lit. A picture speaks a thousands words (and, often, so do I!). These photographs are from a wedding held at The Wharf in Sydney. Flowers by<br />
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<li>Ambience – rising to the challenge of creating a warm, romantic, intimate ambience in a huge warehouse space, our 8-9hr tealight candles were placed in mini-fishbowls at each guest’s place setting and dotted along the windowsill around the venue. NB putting candles into a glass not only provides wind protection but the glass reflects more light… giving you more bang for your hard earned buck.</li>
<li>Queen B beeswax tealight candles at each guest’s place and dotted along the windowsill of the venue Queen B pure beeswax 8-9hr tealight candles are the longest burning tealights on the market… so the ambience goes on and on.</li>
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<span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">The sea of beeswax candles created a lovely light feature table for this eco luxury wedding created a beautiful impact</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">Create a sea of beeswax candlelight with the clever use of fishbowls, hurricanes, plinths, tealight holders, votive glasses etc</span><a href="http://queenbcandles.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/img_4960.jpg" style="border: none; color: #265e15; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="eco wedding, sustainable wedding, eco event, sustainable event" class="size-large wp-image-1761" height="750" src="http://queenbcandles.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/img_4960.jpg?w=500&h=750" style="background-image: url(http://s2.wp.com/wp-content/themes/pub/mistylook/img/shadow.gif); background-position: 100% 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px;" width="500" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">Creating a candle feature at your eco wedding or event is a high impact way of creating instant ambiance</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6em;"> </span><br />
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A sea of candlelight feature table – our bride wanted to create a sea of candles as a feature at the event. This was cleverly achieved on a budget by using large fishbowls, glass plinths, tealight holders and votive holders along with various sizes of candles to create the look. The flickering of the flames reflecting off the glass holders of different sizes and shapes created the look of hundreds of candle flames.</div>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.1875px;">most good florists will have glassware that they can lend/hire to you for the evening rather than purchasing it.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.1875px;">if you’re having an event at home or not using a florist for your event, hire glasses (lowballs or highballs) as another cheap way of creating this look without breaking the bank</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.1875px;">otherwise, most thrift stores have a huge range of glassware for sale… I’ve lit an event before where I bought over 150 glasses for 50c each and then dropped them back the next day. That’s a win win! And the different sizes, shapes and heights of the glasses create a beautiful look… if that’s the look you’re going for!… it’s not the luxury eco wedding look, but it is a lovely look!</span></li>
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Hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06000535901670594912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117484025819322303.post-66118208558081689562013-06-23T19:52:00.003-07:002013-07-01T23:45:56.845-07:00How to plan an eco friendly wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Often couples who plan an eco friendly wedding want to demonstrate to their family and friends, that they care about the environment and the impact that a large event like this creates and that this is the lifestyle they have chosen for themselves. But for any couple interested in planning a <a href="http://www.naturalweddings.com.au/" target="_blank">natural wedding</a>, it's a good idea to start with a different frame of mind.<br />
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Most importantly - Don't Stress! Trying to make your wedding completely eco friendly may be overwhelming, but by choosing the important parts to “green up” can make all the difference. It’s not just about being the most eco friendly, it’s about working in the right direction to make a difference. In the end knowing that you have made an effort to protect the planet, is well worth it. <br />
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One of the first steps in wedding planning is choosing a venue. A truly sustainable ceremony might take place in a venue powered by solar panels and illuminated by light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, and wiped down afterwards with eco friendly cleaning products. When scouting out venues, ask how the facility handles food and drink, table settings and trash, to see if it’s done in an eco friendly way.<br />
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The best caterers for a sustainable wedding, minimise waste of resources and use locally sourced ingredients.<br />
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<li>Do they serve food on reusable dish ware that’s washed and reused after the event. </li>
<li>Can you provide utensils like <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/catering-entertain-picnic/6758-palm-leaf-plates-25-large-rectangle.html" target="_blank">palm leaf plates</a> that are biodegradable in an approved commercial composting facility. </li>
<li>Do they provide condiments, beverages, sides and other items without individual packaging. </li>
<li>Do they donate left-over food scraps to an agency like <a href="http://www.ozharvest.org/index.asp" target="_blank">OzHarvest</a> , <a href="http://secondbite.org/" target="_blank">Second Bite</a> , <a href="http://www.fareshare.net.au/" target="_blank">FareShare</a> , <a href="http://www.foodbank.com.au/" target="_blank">Food Bank</a> or other organisations that support the homeless by distributing surplus food. </li>
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Before any of this can happen, you have to alert your friends and family to your upcoming nuptials with an invitation. If you’re planning a sustainable wedding, that can mean breaking with tradition.<br />
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For traditional weddings, “the invitation is really what sets the tone for the event, often employing the upcoming wedding’s colours and motif. But more and more green-minded couples are dispensing with printed save-the-date notices and formal printed wedding invitations. One eco friendly alternative is the online invitation website <a href="http://www.evite.com/" target="_blank">Evite</a>, which offers about 50 free wedding/engagement announcement designs that can be customised with the couple’s event information and sent out to their friends and family via email and Facebook. The guest list is updated in real time; you can opt to be notified when guests RSVP or comment, and can export your guest list to an Excel spreadsheet for easy access.<br />
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These days, eco friendly wedding dresses are becoming more and more popular thanks to the popularity that is building on the importance of planning an <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/" target="_blank">eco friendly</a> type of wedding. There are a number of wedding dress designers worldwide, who showcase a variety of wedding dresses to choose from whether you are tall and lean, voluptuous and short, petite and slim. Because of this, choices for environment friendly pieces have become aplenty, making it more competitive with non eco friendly dresses. An eco friendly fabric is charmeuse which combines hemp and silk to give a lovely sheen and wonderful drape. Hemp is grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers and wild peace silk are cocoons that are harvested only after the moths have emerged. You can find made to order dresses using this fabric at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RaiAlexander" target="_blank">Threadhead Creations</a> on Etsy.<br />
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The least expensive and best green option is considering a second hand gown or those dresses that are being passed from one generation to another. You may need to do a little cleaning or alterations, but a second hand gown is always the best way to stay sustainable on your wedding day. If you think these dresses are going to be cheap or tacky, think again. Websites like <a href="http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/" target="_blank">Preowned Wedding Dresses</a> sell designer dresses like Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier (which retail at up to $15,000) for half price, and sometimes even less. <br />
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Bridesmaids may wear dresses they had already purchased for some other occasion or bought at vintage shops. These days there are no rules as to what to wear especially if you have the environment in mind while planning your green wedding.<br />
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Both Groom and groomsmen are encouraged to rent rather than buy tuxedos unless the Groom is sure he will get a lot of further use out of it. If your groom has his own kind of style why not consider putting together a second hand ensemble from a thrift or vintage store.<br />
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When you look at generations gone by, your grandmother would have chosen flowers that were handy. Give your florist a general style and colour scheme, and any flowers that you dislike, but generally allow them flexibility so they can use what's in season and readily available locally. Though local choices may be limited, it’s easy to be creative. Think out of the box and incorporate things like herbs, fruits and even vegetables, using whatever is fresh you can create an interesting and eco friendly arrangement. Being conscious of the season when planning the date can also create a positive impact. If your heart is set on a certain species choose to get married at the time of the year that particular flower will be in season. Just because strawberries are available year-round doesn't mean they taste great all year, the same goes for flowers. For something really different you could get crafty and make your <a href="http://naturalweddings.com.au/blog/fabric-and-buttons-do-it-yourself-wedding-bouquets/" target="_blank">bouquet out of fabric and buttons</a> as shown on our blog.<br />
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Transportation</h3>
Carbon dioxide levels are now at 400 parts per million so consider using low-carbon transportation when the big day arrives by searching for a green alternative to your standard limo company or you could hire a Nissan Leaf or Toyota Prius to make a real eco statement. Inspire guests to leave their cars at home and hop on a bus or train instead of taking a taxi. If you simply can't arrange sustainable transport you can offset your emissions - <a href="http://cms.easybeinggreen.com.au/" target="_blank">Easy Being Green</a> offer an all-in-one wedding carbon neutral package.<br />
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The Decor</h3>
There's no doubt that ensuring your guests are dazzled by your choice of decor, is a huge part of creating the atmosphere for your reception. Get creative, there are so many simple things you can do, even if you don't have a lot of time, rather than depleting the earth’s resources by purchasing your decor, many couples choose to rent them instead, from places such as <a href="http://lovestruckweddings.com.au/" target="_blank">lovestruckweddings.com.au</a> <br />
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The Gift Registry</h3>
What on Earth do you wish for? To avoid the waste of unwanted or unnecessary gifts register for gifts that wont hurt the environment. <a href="http://www.biome.com.au/" target="_blank">Biome Eco Stores</a> is a Home Body Lifestyle store that has the Planet in mind. Hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06000535901670594912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117484025819322303.post-9429260590079528522013-06-04T17:57:00.001-07:002013-06-12T16:45:57.732-07:00Large Functions in Australia Contribute to 1.3 billion Tonnes of Food Wasted Each Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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An Australian wedding calls for large-scale preparation of food with
lavish menus being the order of the day, which can also result in
large amounts of food wastage. When planning large scale events,
whether it be for a wedding, private function or corporate event,
choose a restaurant, function centre or venue that considers food
waste, and reduces it where possible.<br />
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By working closely with caterers and event staff, your celebration can
also be a an environmental success by reducing the waste simply by
asking them to provide the leftovers to <a href="http://www.ozharvest.org/index.asp">OzHarvest</a>, <a href="http://secondbite.org/">Second
Bite</a>,<a href="http://www.fareshare.net.au/">FareShare</a>, <a href="http://www.foodbank.com.au/">Food
Bank</a> or
other organisations that support the homeless by distributing surplus
food.
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Planning food volumes with your caterer makes them aware of your concerns and
together you will be able to minimise the amount of food wasted. It's
important that you factor in the number of guests attending
and communicate these details properly to your caterer. That
way, they can get the number and quantity of food as close as
possible.
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A good caterer will know how to minimise portions not options. Most
people can't eat more than 500g of food for dinner. A buffet with too
much variety means that people can't sample everything whereas an a
la carte menu can mean less wastage as the portions can be controlled
and the options are limited.<br />
When planning your menu consider sourcing lower environmental impact food
choices, for example, you can use the Australian Marine Conservation
Society’s <a href="http://www.marineconservation.org.au/WhatWeDo.asp?active_page_id=238.">Sustainable
Seafood Guide.</a>
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Some other ideas are to plan your menu around what's in season at the time of your event and use local produce as much as possible which will help reduce the packaging and transporting the food vast distances.<br />
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Think Eat Save is an anti-food waste and food loss campaign that encourages you to
reduce your foodprint. According to the UN Food and Agriculture
Organisation (FAO), every year 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted.
At the same time, one in every seven people in the world go to bed
hungry and more than 20,000 children under the age of five die every
day of hunger. <a href="http://www.thinkeatsave.org/" name="Think Eat Save">Think Eat Save</a> encourages
people to become more aware of the environmental impact of the food
choices they make and take informed decisions. Think Eat Save provides great advice on their website on how to reduce your food waste.<br />
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Another great resource is <a href="http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.nsw.gov.au/" target="_blank">Love Food Hate Waste</a>.Hosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06000535901670594912noreply@blogger.com0