Eco-Friendly Wedding Ideas: Plantable Place Cards

Plantable Place Cards - San Diego Weddings

We know you’ve seen ideas and photos for plantable invitations, but have you seen them for place cards? These lovely place cards can double as favors for your guests and are a great way to give back to the environment after your wedding day is all said and done. Instead of using papers that will probably get thrown away after the wedding, these plantable place cards are a perfect way to make your wedding day last and grow into something  your guests can enjoy for months to come.

Looking for more wedding related and eco-friendly ideas for your San Diego Wedding? Be sure to check out our Green Wedding section on the San Diego Wedding Insider for more tips and ideas!

Win a Stylized Love Shoot

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The folks over at Green Wedding Shoes is holding a contest for a stylized “Love Shoot”. The contest is open to any engaged or married couples. Check out the post on the Green Wedding Shoes blog for more information. Deadline to enter is by 11:59PM on January 31st, so be sure to check it out and enter today!

Balsa Wood Flower Arrangements

Stay eco-friendly while planning your San Diego wedding with these Balsa Wood flower arrangements. They’re the perfect eco-chic decor - everlasting, eco-friendly, and lovely to boot. They’re that special touch of ivory in your bouquet, the grooms’ boutonniere, or a table setting accent…and they’re perfect any time of year.

Flower Arrangements - Balsa Wood

Check out the full article on the San Diego Wedding Insider for more information about each photo!

San Diego Outdoor Weddings

San Diego Outdoor Wedding

With San Diego’s year round good weather, you have a great opportunity to have your wedding outdoors at just about any time of year. There are a number of county and city parks throughout San Diego for your wedding site.

There are a few things you’ll need to do in order to have your wedding in one of these park sites. Besides choosing just the right spot, you’ll need to check city or county regulations for any permit fees, maximum occupancy regulations, availability, rules and when permits are due for various locations. A few web sites will help to answer your questions about your outdoor wedding.With a little homework and planning, you can find the perfect outdoor San Diego location to host your wedding or wedding reception. Check out our full article on the San Diego Wedding Insider for more suggestions on locations and links to websites to help you find and plan the perfect outdoor San Diego wedding.

Bridesmaid 101: Thank You Notes

In the age of iPhones, iPods, Facebook and Twitter, we are so connected virtually but sometimes we forget to connect personally. What better time in your loved ones life than to make a simple gesture of saying “Thank You for Your Friendship”.

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Get back to your creative childhood roots and express your love, excitement and friendship with these three simple gestures:

Write a note ::
include your favorite old photo of you and your Bride to be

Mixed tapes aren’t dead! ::
create a playlist or make a cd of your favorite goofing off tunes!

Say it with flowers ::
surprise her on her Big Day with a fresh bouquet awaiting in her room, with a small personal note

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Bridesmaids: we have a whole section just for you on our website! Bridesmaid 101 is designed to give bridesmaids just what they need: advice and inspiration for your loved one’s special day. Check out the Bridesmaid 101 section on the San Diego Wedding Insider for more tips, ideas and inspiration!