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Eco-Chic

  1. Getting a "green" clean

    An eco-friendly wedding doesn't need to come to a halt post wedding reception; there's more to be done. Choosing an eco-conscious cleaner for your wedding gown eliminates all those iffy-chemicals and toxins that can be part of the standard dry-cleaning process. ... read more
    October 19, 2007 7:09 PM

  2. Getting a "green" clean

    An eco-friendly wedding doesn't need to come to a halt post wedding reception; there's more to be done. Choosing an eco-conscious cleaner for your wedding gown eliminates all those iffy-chemicals and toxins that can be part of the standard dry-cleaning process.... read more
    October 19, 2007 7:09 PM

  3. Ahhhhh... it's organic

    Speaking of going green, you may not notice the sustainable-bamboo-and-recycled-cork floors, the organic cotton towels or the fact that all the cleaning products used at the new Silken Tent spa in Glenview are organic.... read more
    October 22, 2007 7:17 PM

  4. Ahhhhh... it's organic

    Speaking of going green, you may not notice the sustainable-bamboo-and-recycled-cork floors, the organic cotton towels or the fact that all the cleaning products used at the new Silken Tent spa in Glenview are organic.... read more
    October 22, 2007 7:17 PM

  5. Going green

    We know it is chic (and smart) to be eco-friendly and we're always happy to report the growing number of green options available to today's brides. But we remain most impressed by those presenting an eco-friendly pitch that appears part of a genuine commitment. That seems the case with the hotel InterContinental Chicago on Michigan Avenue. ... read more
    January 16, 2008 8:40 PM

  6. Who's the greenest of them all?

    Those planning an eco-friendly wedding, can now add photographer to their list of environmentally conscious contributors. Photographer Kristina Carter re-launched her business this year to be called Vrai to focus on protecting the planet through printing stationary and business cards on recycled paper, using paperless proofs and shipping products directly to clients from the lab, thereby saving fuel and packing materials.... read more
    February 7, 2008 1:59 PM

  7. An eco-friendly ride

    Here's a question to ponder, what to do about transportation when you're planning an eco-friendly wedding. Arriving in a stretch limo and expecting everyone to drive to and fro in their gas guzzers kind of negates the point, doesn't it?... read more
    March 11, 2008 6:22 PM

  8. Eco-chic take two

    Al Gore would be proud. Our friends at Eved Services, evedservices.com, a Skokie-based event services and destination management company, helped us out yesterday with a collection of eco-friendly suggestions that we are continuing today... read more
    March 13, 2008 12:59 AM

  9. Do gooder diamonds

    If you ever saw the movie Blood Diamond, you don't need me to tell you about the scary stories behind some of those lovely sparklers. Wouldn't it be nice to know that you helped change that dynamic? Well, jewelry designer Jennifer Dawes is doing her part, creating a contemporary collection of engagement-worthy diamond rings, stone-studded wedding bands, bracelets and earrings using recycled gold, conflict-free diamonds and responsibly minded stones. ... read more
    April 22, 2008 4:00 PM

  10. An eco-chic treat

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    Please forgive us slimming down brides but here's a treat worth ditching that pre-wedding diet (not that we ever needed much arm twisting!) --it's a feel good chocolate fromDivine Chocolate. ... read more
    May 30, 2008 9:03 AM

  11. Eco-friendly fun

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    Now not only can you craft an environmentally friendly wedding, but you can get your out-of-town guests in on the action with a special eco-tour package offered at the InterContinental Chicago hotel on Michigan Avenue.... read more
    June 19, 2008 8:28 AM

  12. Carnivale take two

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    We just received new information that makes Carnivale, a sprawling 600-seat venue that much more enticing. It's gone green. ... read more
    June 30, 2008 10:00 AM

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