tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86932250232057562612012-01-31T06:17:30.768-05:00Wherein the Event Director, Jaye Marsh Graham, describes her adventures in greening the events world.Jaye Marsh Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460204949550926684noreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8693225023205756261.post-90641300070982823962010-01-07T17:00:00.003-05:002010-01-07T17:00:58.356-05:00

Much radio silence as we build the next Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show. If you are in Toronto January 16/17, come visit our section at Canada's Wedding Expo. We are sponsoring a real wedding...one lucky couple is getting a free wedding in the Eco Wedding Show section on Saturday! www.ecoweddingshow.com www.canadasweddingexpo.ca Back on soon...

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I am busily working away at the next (finally!) Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show! This year we are joining forces with Canada's Wedding Expo to bring green consciousness to more Ontario couples. It's a great partnership and in a very eco-friendly location, the new Toronto Congress Centre - one of Canada's greenest exhibit centres! Find out more at Eco Wedding Show or Canada's Wedding Expo

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from this lovely lady...Adventures in Wedding Planning Open Letter to Brides Dear Brides, First let me congratulate you on your-up-and-coming wedding! I know you've been dreaming about this day for a long time and you want it all to be perfect! Trust me, we of all people know that. And maybe some of you haven't been dreaming about this day forever, and now are just realizing that you need to

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Black: atramentous, brunet, charcoal, clouded, coal, dusky, ebon, ebony, inklike, jet, melanoid, obsidian, onyx, piceous, pitch, raven, sable, shadowy, slate, sloe, sombre, sooty, starless, stygian, swart, swarthy

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Blue: azure, beryl, blue-gray, blue-green, cerulean, cobalt, indigo, navy, royal, sapphire, teal, turquoise, ultramarine, aqua, gentian, periwinkle, powder, sky

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My favourite vendor of all time has to do with sweets, of 'course. I'm a sweet-a-holic and I don't understand people who don't like chocolate - I have no idea what that would be like... The best cake lady in the world is Lesia Kohut from LPK's Culinary Groove. None can compare in either flavour, allergy options and sustainability. Everything she makes is as local, organic and delicious as she

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Orange: apricot, bittersweet, cantaloupe, carrot, coral, peach, red-yellow, salmon, tangerine, titian, copper, brass, melon, gold, ochre

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A little ray of literature on the occasional Friday... by: Anne Burbidge

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Not forgetting the gentlement getting married, to brides or each other...they like to look nice too! Beyond the very sustainable tuxedo rental, many men are opting to go with a second hand suit. Also, treating yourself to a bespoke suite is a  well deserved treat that will look fantastic, fit you perfectly and you can wear over and over. Not limited to black, the current trend is to lighter

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Riiiight. You just might be a person, like me, who can handle a hundred bits of logistics, has design capabilities, is crafty and handy and can stay relatively un-flustered on one of the most well-attended do of your life as a couple. Even so, even I needed someone to run things and be the go-to person on the day because I just didn't want to be bugged by details - I wanted to enjoy my party.

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Green: apple, aquamarine, beryl, bice, blue-green, chartreuse, fir, forest, grass, greenish-blue, jade, kelly, lime, malachite, moss, olive, pea, peacock, pine, sage, sea, spinach, verdigris, vert, viridian, willow

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This week's Friday Tip is about Sustainable Floral Decor Atmosphere is what all the little bits and pieces and event elements are all about. Lights, decor, music, guests, food, beverages, venue - all come together to create a certain kind of atmosphere. So firstly you want to figure out what kind of atmosphere you are going for - once you've decided that the rest of your choices will be far

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DIY can look really polished and classy, if you find the right resources. You don't even have to be that handy, just prepared to follow directions. DIY can often mean significant savings in both budget and environmental impact but does require time - something not many couples have, which is why they hire a planner. Not all planners will do crafty things, so ask first before you start piling on

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I am planning a wedding now for June next year with a splendidly fun couple, Michele and Pascal. Pascal is from France and is a quiet but very funny dude. Michele is sweet and also quite the card - somewhat resigned to her many, and complicated, family pressures. She's handling it all like a champ - just isn't sweating the small stuff, what a treat these two are! They are world travelers and

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Key to creating an appropriate atmosphere, making your guests comfortable and reverent at the ceremony, helping them have a good time at your party and winding down at the end of the festivities. How you create this atmosphere really depends on your personality as well as considering the expectations of your guests. Remember, you are the hosts of your first major shindig as a couple...it is

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Here's a lovely note from a lovely couple that I worked with recently. They hired me at the last minute, a week before their wedding to bring all the elements together for a splendid evening at the Brickworks. "Gerry and I wish to extend our sincere and eternal gratitude to you for making our day a huge success. Everyone we talk to uses the word "amazing" to describe it...we couldn't agree more.

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Favors, a History - Little bits of luck from the couple to their guests. That's what it's all about from the ancient pieces of bread broken over the heads of the bridal couple to bejewelled boxes of sugar, 5 almonds of prosperity, jordan almonds, sugared candy...to the ever so special plastic slipper filled with coloured balls of the '80's. Little bits of luck. What does luck mean to you? You

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Ok, so I got married in green silk - not a traditional bride was I, but it was me. If you've dreamed of white all of your life and it is a part of your vision - then white is perfect for you. But if you squirm at the idea of wearing white because it's what's expected or you think you HAVE to wear white - why not go bold and wear something that's uniquely YOU. Like this week's colour...RED In

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This week's Friday Tip is about the number one thing you can do to have a sustainable wedding - keep the numbers down! You may find yourself in a family situation that insists on inviting every relative on the planet and you just may not have a choice, there will be more tips later on how to be sustainable with those crazy 400-guest parties, don't fret! Every guest incurs a portion of food, a

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For my party-people out there and Mums with toddlers, this link I found wandering about my Twitter feed made me smile! http://www.funkylunch.com/gallery.htm I love the 'fun with food' concept...again with the edible art! Bring joy and comfort to a meal and still make it sustainable. I guess I'm on a decorate with food kick. Multipurpose; Re-purpose; Don't purchase - this is the best start to a

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I've finally have version 1 of my gallery up and running, yay! Check it out: It's Personal! Gallery I am still waiting for images from the photographers from a few of my wedding clients to send me their choice shots so I'm missing a few clients - if you are one of them, don't despair, you'll be up soon! Better yet, send me some of your candid shots - I'd love to have them. What I'm listening to

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I've been exploring colour and unique yet sustainable options for a client and have been running with the idea of edible centerpieces. Large bunches of deep purple grapes with plums, lemons and greenery look beautiful done up in either a clear deep bowl or a brown tuscan vase. All these are in keeping with next year's colour trends and best of all the fruit can be donated or taken home for

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Here you will find the occasional story about my attempts to green the events industry, tips for your own wedding or special occasion, confessions, links and announcements of upcoming events. I welcome you to comment, ask questions and share your own experiences!

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