http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:04:17 -0700 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:31:05 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Wedding-Favor-Ideas-Under-6-from-the-San-Francisco-Green-Festival?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner Billed as the nation's largest green consumer living event, the weekend’s 8th annual San Francisco Green Festival was the place to look for one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly wedding favors. Green Festival organizers ensured that each of the 400+ vend... Reducing Waste favors Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:31:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Wedding-Favor-Ideas-Under-6-from-the-San-Francisco-Green-Festival?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Green-Wedding-Directory-Launches?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner Hoping to plan a green wedding but don’t know where to turn to for vendors who are as eco-conscious as you are? Now you can simply let your fingers do the walking — and clicking — on the newly launched Green Wedding Directory. The... guides and resources Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:59:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Green-Wedding-Directory-Launches?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Harrison-Ford-and-Calista-Flockharts-quest-for-a-green-wedding?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner   AP Photo / Michel SpinglerThe next quest for Indiana Jones star, Harrison Ford — a green wedding with long-time sweetheart Calista Flockhart.The Hollywood hero proposed to the “Ally McBeal” star on Valentine’s Day earli... Real Greener After Weddings celebrity green wedding Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:23:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Harrison-Ford-and-Calista-Flockharts-quest-for-a-green-wedding?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m8d30-90-off-World-of-Good-wedding-favors-and-bridesmaids-gifts?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner  World of Good is opening its warehouse doors up once again this weekend for another sample sale and fundraiser.There you’ll be able to find unique wedding favors and bridesmaids gifts that make a world of difference, as noted in July 20th... bridesmaids go green/save green Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:39:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m8d30-90-off-World-of-Good-wedding-favors-and-bridesmaids-gifts?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Real-Greener-Ever-After-Wedding-Farm-Fresh-Weddingfest?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner The couple: Adina Allen and Jeff Kasowitz The date: July 3rd, 2009 The locale: An eco-spiritual retreat center in Connecticut’s Berkshire Mountains. Some would call it kismet. Adina Allen had just moved to San Francisco two weeks earlier ... Real Greener After Weddings Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:14:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Real-Greener-Ever-After-Wedding-Farm-Fresh-Weddingfest?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Dream-wedding-giveaway-featuring-two-spectacular-green-venues?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner Imagine how much would it cost to throw the wedding of your dreams. Now, imagine if it was free.The first annual 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveway contest opens today and promises to grant one lucky couple “the most unforgettable wedding... venues green certified vendors go green/save green Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:49:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Dream-wedding-giveaway-featuring-two-spectacular-green-venues?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Find-your-green-wedding-dress-at-the-Brides-Against-Breast-Cancer-gown-sale-this-weekend?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner   Brides-to-be shopping at BABC dress sale.  Photo courtesy of Making MemoriesCall it a win-win-win situation. Find the wedding dress of your dreams, lessen your impact on the environment, and make a dream come true — all in one fell ... wedding dresses Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:26:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Find-your-green-wedding-dress-at-the-Brides-Against-Breast-Cancer-gown-sale-this-weekend?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Do-a-World-of-Good--wedding-favors--bridesmaid-gifts-under-5?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner   Fair trade products from World of Good Looking for unique wedding favors and bridesmaids gifts that make a world of difference?You can do that twice over — and even save a world of money — at the World of Good Sample Sale and Fund... bridesmaids green certified vendors Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:54:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Do-a-World-of-Good--wedding-favors--bridesmaid-gifts-under-5?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m7d16-The-Green-Bride-Guide-offers-sage-green-advice-for-ecofriendly-weddings?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner So you want to have a green wedding but just don’t know where to start? Luckily, interest in sustainable weddings is growing and there is now an abundance of resources for couples planning an eco-friendly event — from personal blogs lik... guides and resources Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:03:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m7d16-The-Green-Bride-Guide-offers-sage-green-advice-for-ecofriendly-weddings?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Ecocouture-wedding-dresses-that-make-a-statement?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner   Eco-couture gowns from the Hello Africa collection, with    beadwork by Zulu artisans who are given fair trade wages. Are you hoping to say your I do’s in a dress that’s as environmentally conscious as you are?Choosing a... wedding dresses Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:31:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Ecocouture-wedding-dresses-that-make-a-statement?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Where-sharing-and-saving-make-a-perfect-marriage--Brideharenet-launches?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner With the average Bay Area wedding costing as much as a high-end luxury car — $35,000 to $60,000 according to costofwedding.com — couples may want to look to a new social networking site that could help them both save green and be green.... Reducing Waste guides and resources Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:40:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Where-sharing-and-saving-make-a-perfect-marriage--Brideharenet-launches?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Have-a-picture-perfect-wedding-with-a-green-photographer?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner   Photo by Colin Tossijn You’ll be all smiles if you choose to work with a green wedding photographer for your big day.As noted in last week’s Finding Green Certified Wedding Vendors article, an easy, sure-fire way to ensure that yo... green certified vendors Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:45:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Have-a-picture-perfect-wedding-with-a-green-photographer?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Wedding-traditions-around-the-world-honoring-fathers?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner In honor of fathers around the world on this special weekend, this column will take a look at some of the unique traditions and customs involving fathers and their role in weddings.In a Hindu wedding, the bride’s father gives the groom honey an... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:08:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Wedding-traditions-around-the-world-honoring-fathers?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Green-Wedding-Gown-Giveaway?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner Photo from Style Me Pretty Hurry and you just may win the eco-chic wedding gown of your dreams.Style Me Pretty has partnered up with WedVert to give away an eco-couture wedding gown from its new VERT line, valued at up to $2,000. The dresses ar... wedding dresses Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:38:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Green-Wedding-Gown-Giveaway?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Finding-Green-Certified-Wedding-Vendors?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner It will probably be the biggest party you ever plan. So how do you go about planning to make your wedding less of an impact on the environment?An easy, sure-fire way to ensure that you’re infusing green practices in your wedding is to work with... party planning green certified vendors guides and resources Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:11:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Finding-Green-Certified-Wedding-Vendors?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d12-10-tips-on-how-to-be-a-green-wedding-guest?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner Photo by Gabriela Ruellan With wedding season in full bloom, here's a few ideas on how you can help make less of an impact while celebrating the big day.Avoid snail mail. RSVP online or via phone if you can. This will sav... green wedding guest Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:23:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d12-10-tips-on-how-to-be-a-green-wedding-guest?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Napas-Meritage-Resort-announces-new-green-wedding-package-options?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner The Meritage Resort and Spa in California's Napa ValleyCouples wishing for a wine country wedding have a new, green option for sealing their eco-friendly vows.The Meritage Resort and Spa, located at the southern tip of the Napa Valley, announced... venues Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:21:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Napas-Meritage-Resort-announces-new-green-wedding-package-options?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d10-A-green-approach-to-picking-a-bridesmaid-dress-they-really-will-wear-again?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner   These bridesmaids were asked to pick a dress in one of the three main wedding colors.   The bride tied it all together with flowers and parasols in alternating colors. Pictured above:   Megan Stewart, Morgan Filler and Stephanie Yu... bridesmaids Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:48:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d10-A-green-approach-to-picking-a-bridesmaid-dress-they-really-will-wear-again?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Donate-your-wedding-dress-and-make-a-dream-come-true?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner   Wish recipient Jane Anderson of   Monterey, CA in a gown granted   thru Brides Against Breast Cancer.  Photo courtesy of Making Memories You were lucky enough to find the wedding gown of your dreams, and you looked stunning in ... wedding dresses Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:40:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Donate-your-wedding-dress-and-make-a-dream-come-true?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Choosing-the-right-engagement-ring--how-conflict-free-is-that-diamond?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner   Photo courtesy of Brilliant Earth That conflict free diamond may not be as conflict free as you thought.Even before the release of Leonardo DiCaprio’s movie, Blood Diamond, socially conscious couples have been actively searching for con... conflict free green certified vendors Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:03:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11943-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Choosing-the-right-engagement-ring--how-conflict-free-is-that-diamond?cid=exrss-SF-Green-Weddings-Examiner