Take notes from Christina and Kenny’s Eco-Chic Earth Day Wedding
One of our favorite parts of every wedding day (besides the love and joy we’re privileged to witness) is getting to see the special and unique touches each couple incorporates, showing us some of the things most important to them. Christina and Kenny’s beautiful Earth Day wedding was no exception— they had many beautiful touches that were both eco-friendly and reflective of them as a couple.
After intentionally choosing to be married on Earth Day amidst the beautiful long-range views and natural beauty of our property, Christina and Kenny wanted to hire their dream team of vendors (all from our preferred vendor list, FYI!) who they knew would nail their eco-friendly wedding vision. Joelle Parks Events Co. were the amazing planners and coordinators– sustainability is a core value of their business, so it was a match made in heaven! Thistle & Twig’s Floral Designs warm neutral spring blooms brought an classic, elevated feel to the natural wood tones and warm string lights of the Overlook Barn, which was complemented by Miss Match Rentals’ gorgeous rented place settings. Olson Design Photography and Flightless Bird captured the warm and inviting feeling of the room perfectly in photo and video. Take a look at some of the amazing, intentional details from this beautiful day and get inspired for your own sustainable wedding!
It was important to Christina and Kenny that there was as little waste as possible from their special day, so they made intentional decisions to eliminate waste where they could. Everything from the day, from the place settings to the decor, was either rented, reused or donated after the wedding. The couple opted to rent some gorgeous place settings that complemented their decor from Miss Match Rentals . In addition to the reduction of waste through renting, this business gives new life to beautiful vintage place settings– another special and sustainable touch that you can give to your own wedding.
Another thoughtful way the couple chose to prioritize sustainability was to arrange for their flowers to be donated to a nursing home following the event! Tip: this typically has to be pre-planned in advance and you can do so by checking with your florist and/or wedding coordinator in advance to see if this is an option for your own wedding flowers.
Transportation was also provided by High Country Transportation , which eliminated the need for multiple separate cars to be driven to the wedding (and allowed guests to truly relax and enjoy themselves since they had a safe ride home!)
Another really special touch Christina and Kennny incorporated into their day was treating their guests to a delicious, fully vegetarian menu. The couple is vegetarian themselves, and it was important that their wedding reflected that– something that Reid’s Catering executed flawlessly with a tasty latin-inspired menu.
In the spirit of supporting local business and also putting a unique twist on the traditional wedding dessert, the couple opted to treat guests to a cookie trailer from Blue Deer Cookies . The trailer, placed in the fire pit, gave guests the perfect opportunity to go outside and enjoy a tasty treat while watching the sun set and taking in the gorgeous view.
Everything about this amazing day, from the elimination of single-use items to the naming of the signature drinks after their beloved dogs, perfectly reflected Christina and Kenny and their eco-friendly values. It was a perfect day, and we were absolutely honored to host this beautiful Earth Day Wedding!
Vendors:
- Coordinator: Joelle Parks Events Co.
- Caterer: Reid’s Cafe & Catering
- Ceremony & Cocktail Music: Summit Strings
- Music: Bunn DJ
- Photographer: Olson Design Photography
- Videographer: Flightless Bird
- Transportation: High Country Transportation
- Desserts: Blue Deer Cookies
- Flowers: Thistle & Twig
- Rentals: Miss Match Rentals
- Hair: Battle Born Beauty
- Makeup: Sharla Bance