Atlanta Local Scout: Wedding Eco-chic

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Melissa Bradley Diskin

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Eco-chic

Raiding Kelly's closet

Tucked away in Candler Park is Kelly's Closet, a bridal boutique chock full of organic, textured, vintage-inspired dresses and accessories. Owner Kelly Hobbs provides intimate, cozy, un-snooty fun for brides looking for that little something different. ... read more

November 13, 2007 10:00 AM
Gloriously Gloriosa

Gotta love the fact that everyone from the butcher to the baker to the wedding cake maker is jumping on the "green" bandwagon. What's even more delightful? When local event planning firms like Gloriosa pull it off with such organic style and elegance.
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January 24, 2008 10:00 AM
Green gift source

In my endless efforts to tackle "green" living lingo, I was still pleasantly surprised when Paul Baird at Verde Home, Inc. in West Midtown tossed me a work I'd never heard before:
Upcycling.
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February 11, 2008 11:13 AM
Elite Green car service

First upcycling at Verde Home. Still with me on eco-fying your wedding? Enlist the hybrid luxury car fleet at Elite Green (5500 South Cobb Drive, building 100, Smyrna; 404.350.8511) to get you to the church on time if you know what's good for you — and the environment.
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February 19, 2008 11:00 AM
Serene accomodations at Serenbe

OK, city girls. If you're like me, you're perpetually on the hunt for places to add to the honeymoon-worthy/romantic getaway cheat sheet. Close enough to the city to keep your sanity and a sense of civilization. Otherworldly enough to make you forget about traffic on 85. The Inn at Serenbe should definitely top your list.
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February 27, 2008 11:00 AM
The Handcrafted Wedding

If you're tired of bridal-out-of-the-box-itis, local Web site owner Lynn Dotson has your cure. Her site, The Handcrafted Wedding, gives you access to independent designers to customize everything from invites to your wedding jewelry and beyond.... read more

March 18, 2008 10:08 AM
Green gifts from Reed La Plant

For the eco-conscious couple, a bridal registry is more than a list of possible gifts—it's a way to live and evangelize green in a tasteful way. But you can up that ante—with commissioned furniture by Reed La Plant.
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April 18, 2008 10:10 AM
Divine Chocolate favors

Mix-tape CDs (yes, I know I'm mixing eras here) are SO yesterday. Want to help someone while you celebrate? Here's a favor everyone can get behind: bars of Divine Chocolate, a fair-trade brand chocolate made from cocoa grown by Ghanian farmers.
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April 27, 2008 3:09 PM
Duck's Cosmic Kitchen

We love weddings that look good at any budget. And whether your budget is large or small, Duck's Cosmic Kitchen caters fine food that will make your wedding look and taste like a million bucks.
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May 23, 2008 10:24 AM
Persimmon Creek Vineyards

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Sonoma. Napa. North Georgia. Yes—our fair state has plenty of lovely vineyards with tasting rooms, perfect for al fresco weddings or fun wine-centered parties. And Persimmon Creek Vineyards is a perfect destination for an eco-chic bride who wants to celebrate in style.
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May 28, 2008 11:14 AM
Green ideas for your wedding

Green is the new black. Or white, as in the case for brides. But a green wedding doesn't mean hemp dresses and wheatgrass cocktails. Here are a few great resources for your wedding, from invites to post-honeymoon home furnishings.
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July 1, 2008 2:00 PM
Green gowns by Deborah Lindquist

Green weddings are all the rage, but what does a "green" dress look like? If you're Deborah Lindquist, your dresses are a fabulous mix of recycled fabrics and eco-friendly new threads.
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July 14, 2008 4:16 PM
Local gifts (& favors) to welcome your guests

So I'm always on the lookout for fun things to put in welcome baskets. And when I was at the Peachtree Road Farmer's Market recently, I came across some great stuff, all from local vendors, that would perk up your welcome for out of town guests.
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July 28, 2008 1:40 PM
Cakes & Ale: where local ingredients make a great rehearsal dinner

>Decatur is home to dozens of fun casual restaurants, but sometimes what you want for a rehearsal dinner is something just a tad more... special. To the rescue is Cakes & Ale, a sprightly little boite on Ponce focusing on posh food made with local ingredients as well as on keeping an eco-friendly footprint.
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July 31, 2008 3:45 PM