Monday, April 27, 2009

6 Ways To Have an Eco-Friendly Event

1.) Organically Grown
Choosing organic foods and desserts is the best way to not only go green with your event meals, but also have you and guests enjoy the freshest foods. Choosing local and organic foods not only lowers carbon emissions but also allows you to choose foods that are guaranteed to be tasty and not loaded with preservatives. Finding a cater can be difficult, but the outcomes are well worth it! Tip: When cutting costs, choose local rather than organic. Both options offer amazing benefits!


2.) Smell the Benefits

Organic flowers are not only healthy for the environment, but are beautiful as well. These flowers are grown without pesticides or insecticides and retain their natural scent better than bred flowers. (Did you know that bred flowers can lose scent so quickly that florists may often times spray flowers to create a scent.) Organic flowers are also edible and can be safely topped on cakes and desserts alike without harming guests!


3.) Your Invited…

Using paper alternatives for you invitations and place cards is another great way to go green at your next event! Choose paper made of hemp or bamboo, or get 100% recycled paper. Soy bean based ink is another way to make your invitations environmentally friendly and show your guests that you care!


4.) Recycling is Key
Ask your caterer in advance to be sure that their staff recycles all glass and aluminum cans that will be used at the event. Also insists that no styrofoam or unrecyclable plastic be used.


5.) Invest in Your Gown

Investing in a beautiful wedding gown is the best way to go green for your wedding! Having a classic gown that can be used for future generations is a great way to go green without feeling deprived. A gown that can be passed down encourages less future spending and is also friendly for the environment.


6.) Here Comes the Sun
Nothing beats sunshine! Having an outdoor event or wedding offers fantastic lighting alternatives and reduces your carbon footprint while also saving money on your event. Outdoor events use natural lighting and no electricity. When the sun goes down, opt for more candles than lights creating a beautiful ambiance at your event.

Hey everyone!
Beautiful World is now offering eco-friendly events and services! Contact us at
info@beautifulworldevents.com for more information!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

9 Hot Wedding Trends of 2009

1.) Light It Up
Adding candles to traditional floral pieces is a great way to spruce up the ambiance of your wedding! Candles are a different way to get fun and creative with your floral arrangements. From simple votives, to pillar or shapely box or even sphere candles, adding some light to your floral settings is a unique way to personalize your wedding décor. Fun Idea: Place floating candles and bright flowers in clear cylinder vases to enhance your beach wedding!

2.) Sexy Shapes

Want to modernize your wedding? Incorporate the idea of using different shapes for your wedding cake tiers. While traditional circular cakes are still very popular, recently there has been a growing trend in using octagon, hexagon, or even square shaped tiers for wedding cakes! Fun Idea: Trying adding semi-circles to the outside of your circular tiers for an abstract flower appearance.

3.) Jewel s Aren’t Just for Jewelry

Jewel tones are the hot new color scheme for 2009 weddings! Switch your pinks and yellows for colors like plum, navy, and dark green. Amber, bronze, and copper tones are also a fun way to warm up your wedding environment.

4.) Unique Patterns and Prints
Replace your traditional white or one tone linens with patterns that pop! Fun, unique prints are the trend of the season. From paisley, checkered, or toile, patterns and prints hold endless possibilities for your wedding needs. Fun Idea: Use prints and patterns on your invitations to instantly show guests how fun and creative your wedding will be!

5.) Be on the Ball

Yes ladies, ball gowns are back! Walking down the aisle in a fabulous A-line or more modern gown design will surely make a show stopping impression on all your guests. Fabric is key in these fun dresses. Dress up your ball gown using satin or silk or dress down your gown by choosing fabric that incorporates tulle and cotton.

6.) Hairpieces that Rock

Lately there has been a growing trend in wearing glamorous hairpieces in addition to or in replace of veils! Whether it’s a tiara, silver wire multi-band headband, or 1950s vintage hat with mini veil, this new trend allows you to choose the perfect wedding accessory! Fun Idea: Having an outdoor wedding? Try a large white flower clip to incorporate the surrounding elements into your wedding.

7.) Have Your Cake…

Do your guests love desert? Then two tiered weddings cake are for you! Incorporate the idea of having more than one cake at your wedding. Two tiered cakes are becoming the hot new item to have at every wedding. These unique cakes allow you to create options for your special day. Different flavors and styles can add a twist to any wedding. Fun Idea: Make each cake a centerpiece to your tables!

8.) The Honeymooners

Collecting those last pennies from your wedding to find the perfect honeymoon spot? Have no fear, we have the perfect hot new locations for affordable post wedding getaways. US honeymooning is a growing trend. From the Florida Keys, to South Beach, to Aspen, finding the perfect wedding location can be affordable and easy. Fun Idea: If money is tight, look into driving to your honeymoon location. A road trip with your new husband or wife can be a romantic adventure!

9.) Home Sweet Home

Having an at home wedding should never be over looked, especially when we have fun new details that could liven up your wedding! Warm up your home with white tents and candles, add local food to get the freshest meals, create a rustic look with miss match colorful china and incorporate local flowers grown in your own town. At home weddings are cheaper and more intimate allowing guests to feel comfortable and loved.