vendors / diy + “green” details
we’re trying our hardest to incorporate DIY (do-it-yourself) projects, follow “green” tips and hire local and independent vendors whenever possible just ’cause it’s important to us, but we’ve also listed our “normal” vendors just for reference’s sake
venue: woodend sanctuary / website
- ceremony and reception is held at the same location
- new efficient heating and cooling systems
- incandescent bulbs replaced with fluorescent where possible
- installation of lighting timer devices
- installation of efficient low-flow toilets and faucets
- environmentally sensitive cleaning supplies
- all paper, bottles, cans, glass recycled
- removal of invasive plants, restoration of pond, self-mulching of lawn and new plantings are indigenous of the area
- audubon naturalist news is printed on 30% post-consumer waste paper
caterer: caribbean caterers / website
florist: local color flowers / website
- bouquets and arrangements made from flowers naturally cultivated by local specialty growers
ceremony/cocktail hour music: uncle dave huber / website
reception music: mydeejay / website
- electricity use is offset with 100% certified renewable energy certificates (RECs)
- environmental impact of travel offset with 100% RECs
- first certified green wedding vendor in the nation
- member of co-op america’s green business network
- paperless office is maintained and all incoming mail and paper is scanned, shredded and recycled
photographer: studio mathewes / website
- local gal based in baltimore that i originally met online through a graphic design community
invitations/paper goods: me, gilah press + design / website
- designed by me
- printed at the letterpress studio where i work (gilah press + design)
- printed on mr. french paper where 100% clean, renewable hydro electric energy is used to make the paper (a hydroelectric generator was installed in the river at the base of their mill about 100 years ago that also provides surplus energy to their local energy company, and the water that the processors use goes back into the river cleaner than when it came in)
transportation: just class motorcoach / website
- bus shuttle brings guests from the hotel to the venue…
- …and then, when it’s all over, the shuttle will haul guests back to their hotels
accommodations: residence inn bethesda / website
dress: amanda archer / website / etsy
- found on etsy: professional seamstress who specializes in all sorts of custom-made dresses
- fabrics in her collections are always made from natural fibers such as cottons, silks, and wools
veil/headpiece: leah (smittenxoxo) / etsy
- found on etsy: headpiece maker based in baltimore that specializes in fascinator and veil headpiece combinations
hair: padma salon / website
- full service eco-friendly salon right by our house
- implements eco-concious practices by using eco-friendly products
- ensures that all hair colors and chemicals are disposed of responsibly
- registered with matter of trust, an ecological public charity that receives hair from salons to recycle into oil hairmats for other uses such as emergency oil spills
makeup: monave mineral makeup / website
- popular makeup company that began right here in baltimore
- 95% of the products are vegan
- no animal testing whatsoever
- paper, glass and plastics recycled in their warehouse
- 100% recycled paper used in their office
- low-watt lightbulbs used whenever possible
- owner lives within walking distance of her business
beauty/pampering: renew organic day spa / website
- all products used are organic and the water is filtered
- cork flooring and recycled fiber carpeting cover their floors
- cabinets are made from natural wood and recycled components
- retail bags and stationery are made from recycled paper
- low VOC paints were used to paint the interior
- plenty of energy-saving lighting and appliances used throughout the building
rings: beth cyr (bcyrjewelry) / website / etsy
- found on etsy: metalworker that specializes in custom-made jewelry inspired by nature
first dance: allie at towson dance studio / website
- tell her nathalie and cory sent you! check out our first dance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66UF2qEag1E
misc:
- mason jars on craigslist purchased for use around the venue
- fallen wood logs from in-law’s backyard cut into slices for centerpiece use