#greensinner

[herbanwytch]

One of my favorite memories of 2018....@angiegehring and @mywkamushka ‘s wedding! Her bouquet was so lovely...all the flowers were just magical!! thank you @monic4g and @greensinner #Repost @greensinner ・・・ When you meet a horse in the field after you get married... you stop and say hi 😉 Photography: @crockwell Florals: @greensinner Venue: Century Village Museum - Burton, Ohio . . . . . . #greensinner #beautiful #sustainable #personal #burghbrides #clevelandbride #countrywedding #outdoorwedding #heyheyhellomay #heywildweddings #deedledop #floristsreview #horsesofinstagram #slowflowers #localflowers #clevelandwedding #apwwedding #bridalbouquet #bride #summerwedding #springwedding #intimateweddings #weddinghorses #dirtybootsandmessyhair #outdoorbride #farmwedding #barnwedding (at Cleveland Heights, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsT4yGhAE3S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ht0j8k2cbuj3

[kflowersdesigns]

Come! Sit and talk with me about your wedding dreams. I love hearing #love stories and it’s especially funny to hear the bride and groom give differing accounts of how their journey began. He says “she was eyeing me from the first time we met” and she says, “he was so in love with me from the very beginning”. • Our consultations are personal and our time together, gives me great insight on the best design for my couples. Get in touch this week using the link in my bio. Vendors: Photographer: @lizcapuanophotography Assistant Photographer- Jp Janicki Venue: Graeme House @marketstgrocery Planner: @jessicagardaevents Vintage Furniture: @osvintagerentals Tabletop Rentals: @marbella_rental Florals: @greensinner Bridal Gown: @blancdeblancbridal Tuxedo: @theblacktux Models: @jeffreypratt  @jessielynnreeves MakeUp+Hair: @_glamtogo_ Stationery: @kflowersdesigns Jewelry: @katabankocouture Cake + Pastries: @mediterracakehouse https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NFuDNhVow/?igshid=5de8zp2onzlw

[sandrachile]

A Zero Waste Wedding in Pittsburgh

If you have been on Facebook lately, you have probably seen videos of turtles tangled in plastic, birds whose stomachs are full of plastic, and reports about Global Warming.

Whether your political inclinations deny or are against global warming, the truth is, our planet is polluted, and right now, you are either part of the solution or part of the problem, there is no middle ground.

But the problem is that when it comes to bringing environmentalist values to wedding planning, if you are not in California, or don’t have a 6 digit budget, it becomes a little hard, and you might end up giving up for the sake of the circumstances.

So I want to show you, where you should be focusing your energy and resources, but first, let me introduce you to the “Buyerarchy of needs” which will be inspiring our whole journey, and I hope you look at this, read it, meditate on it, and then apply it.

1: Focus on the things that don’t cost you anything, pick a vibe, a feeling as the guidance for your wedding day. 

If you look around for wedding day inspiration, everything is based on color palettes, flowers, or decor. However, since we are trying to be intentional and not use as many material things during the wedding day, it is better to base your inspiration on intangible things rather than material things, instead choose to get inspired by feelings, or the vibe you want your wedding to have. For example, the vibe for the image below was: contemporary, artsy, and fresh.

2: Focus on finding the core vendors for your wedding

(Yes, before setting up a date or even the location). Once you pick the vibe, you will need to gather the elements that will bring your vision together. But Unless you are working with the proper people, translating a concept to reality within a budget, can be hard. So, before even selecting the date for your event or the location, we highly encourage you to select the group of humans that will bring this to life. The core vendors are: Wedding Planner Venue Caterer Officiant Photographer Since the “ethical” journey begins before the wedding day itself, when reaching out to vendors, ask them upfront about what environmental practices they have in place. 

Asking this up front will set the tone for the rest of the planning process, and if this is something that is not present in their practices, your question will surely push them in the right direction.

3: Where and When?:

Choose the date and the venue.

Whether you decide to marry at home, or in a big space, there are some things that you need to take into consideration, such as accessibility for your guest, location of your party hub, weather, and of course, environmental practices. 

If you go for the most popular choice, a venue, ask them and yourself the following questions:

Does your venue send all the garbage to a landfill, or does it have any recycling practices in place? Do they offer furniture, or do you have to rent these items separately? Does the venue have decorative elements, or is it a plain room that needs a lot of stuff to look good? Does it offer in house booze/catering, or can you bring your own?

So many questions, right?

From the low waste perspective, it is a priority to choose a space that offers dishes, cups, and straws that are not plastic. 

(I doubt you want a turtle in the Caribbean to swim among the straws from your wedding day, right? … #justsayin)

4: Let’s tell the world: The stationery (Oh poop! When things get real)

Although an online invitation is often times more eco-friendly, in practice, not everybody is a fan of receiving an email, and being inclusive of older generations who are less e-literate, is a good way to honor them. So when it comes to papers, what alternatives are low waste?

The invitation is the first thing your guests see, it sets the mood for the day, it tells your guests whether joining is going to be worth it, and it announces what kind of party this is going to be. Once the invitations are sent, things get real, and telling your guest that this is an environmentally friendly kinda day deserves to be announced in an environmentally conscious way. Here is where the value of a designer that can custom work for you is a thousand times better than printing some DIY, but make sure the designer is open to working with eco-friendly papers. 

Have you heard about paper made out of elephant poop?

When it comes to being low waste, there is nothing better than options that ethically made, creative, and contribute to giving opportunities to economically and socially marginalized groups. So do your research in regards to papers, and if you are feeling like DIYing, you can DIY the envelopes from the newspapers at your grandma’s house.

PS: Oh! And forget about RSVPs! Nowadays everybody texts, so you can use an automated text message RSVP service which is the easiest way to gather replies from your guests, and automatically organizes and counts for you. SCORE!

(If you never saw paper made of poop, now you did | Stationary by the kick ass: Fresh Cut Prints )

5. Creating a wedding atmosphere: Decorations

One of the things about low waste, is that sometimes it might be a little on the plain side, so for a wedding, which we want to look special, we really have to put thought into what we bring in. 

Using what we have, or what you can realistically keep afterward is key. So, first, my biggest and probably most overlooked decoration element that is also functional is: LIGHTS!!! I’m not talking about regular light bulbs, but lighting can make an amazing decoration, which afterward leaves zero trace.

Another suggestion is to use real plants as a decorative item. Not only they will give you a decoration the day of your wedding, but will decorate your house for the years to come, and imagine having the same plants that witnessed you saying “I do”, witnessing your anniversary year after year!

"Did you know that glass can be recycled forever and ever?"  -- FUN FACT

Another element that is overlooked but it is quite easy to make, and to compost afterward is dry flowers. You can actually invest time in planting your own and meticulously dry. Finally, for any other need, hit your local thrift store! You would be surprised to see the amounts of linen available there.

Oh! And also… keep an eye on the dumpster! Someone else’s garbage always has the potential to be your treasure.

5. Time to get pretty

An element of your wedding that takes a lot of mental energy, a big chunk of your money, and it makes a massive statement in regards to the environment is fashion. And if you want to make a statement, the options for your outfit are: Ethically sourced. Wear your own. Make your own outfit. Or Vintage. This groom decided to wear his own clothes, and the bride opted for the vintage.

The statement piece for the bride was her earrings, which were upcycled. Altogether their outfits were around $30, which allowed more $$ to be allocated for other services.

As you can see, going this route is a great way to maximize your budget, but if you feel uncomfortable with the idea of wearing a vintage style of clothing, you can always purchase vintage garments and budget for the services of a seamstress that can transform your vintage piece and gives it a modern twist.

6. Beauty

I have to be the first in recognizing that zero/low waste and the beauty industry are not the best of friends. Beauty is perhaps one of the most forgotten subjects when it comes to thinking low waste wedding, maybe, because it is not you using that bottle of shampoo that will end up in a landfill, you don’t think much about it. Nowadays there are many makeup products companies using cruelty-free and vegan options (yay). But I learned from Becky, owner of the hair salon that does my hair, Tula Organics, that certain brands go to the extent of manufacturing products with 100% wind power, and they purchase carbon offset credits to balance any climate impact of their aerosol hairsprays.

She also told me about Dragon Master Foundation, a charity organization fighting to find a cure for cancer, and to whom you can send personal care and beauty containers to be recycled. This is an amazing initiative, to make the world greener and fight cancer at the same time.!

In summary:

A low impact, environmentally wedding is not unrealistic. Even if you don’t live in California, it is totally possible right here in Pittsburgh, and even with a small budget. All you might need, is to think through and plan with time, along with a good group of ethically minded wedding vendors.

Supporting Cast: Planner & Aesthetic designer: Devoted To You Events @devotedtoyouevents Florals: greenSinner @greensinner HMUA: Tula Organic @tulaorganic Venue: Kingfly Spirits @kingflyspirits Lightning: EF Lighting @eflighting Plants + Greenery: City Grows @citygrows Photographer: Sandrachile @sandrachilep Invitation Fresh Cut Prints @freshcutprints Paper Mr Ellie Pooh @mr.elliepooh Cake: Mediterra Cake House @mediterracakehouse Jewelry/Accessories Adaptive Reuse @christineterrell Calligrapher- Scarlet Day Calligraphy @scarletdaycalligraphy

[heyweddinglady]

This creative team on the blog today designed a wedding that is nothing short of magical, with inspiration from a poem by Pablo Neruda!⁣ ⁣ Follow @heyweddinglady and tag #creativelywed for more!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Photography: @dawnderbyshirephotography⁣ Planning: @exhaleevents⁣ Floral Design: @greensinner⁣ Venue: @thejohnstonhouse⁣ Wedding Dress: @chantellaurendesigns⁣ Videography: @lightmotionstudios⁣ Bridal Salon: @blancdeblancbridal⁣ Makeup: @seejaneblush⁣ Hair Styling: @simply.captivating.pgh_hair⁣ Desserts: @meditterabakehouse⁣ Linens: @partymosaic⁣ Table Decor: @glassworkspgh⁣ Place Settings: @anthropologie⁣ Stationery: @kflowersdesigns⁣ Lighting: @goldenhourcandlecompany⁣ Ring Box: @the_mrs_box⁣ Submission: @Matchology⁣ ________⁣ #destinationwedding #destinationweddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #weddinginspiration #weddingplanner #engaged #weddingplanning #instawedding #shesaidyes #weddingideas #luxewedding #weddinginspo #weddingday #destinationphotographer #fineartweddingphotographer #justengaged #realweddings #luxurywedding #futuremrs #weddingceremony #weddingstyle #weddingtrends #underthefloralspell #eventdesigner

[gillianiriss]

i testimoni dello sposo indossavano abiti piuttosto che smoking

Les adjectifs que nous utiliserions pour décrire notre look général seraient probablement romantiques urbains, détendus, doux. Nous sommes absolument tombés amoureux du look urbain de l'Opéra de Pittsburgh : de grandes fenêtres donnant sur la ville, des murs en briques apparentes et une ambiance très industrielle. Pour adoucir un peu l'espace - mais sans être exagéré - nous avons choisi un thème pour la Saint-Valentin - beaucoup de roses, de crèmes, une touche de rouge et des tonnes de verdure. Nous ne voulions pas trop nous en tenir à des couleurs précises, alors le thème « Saint Valentin en mai » nous a permis d'avoir une certaine continuité sans être trop assortis ou uniformes.

Cela correspondait également parfaitement à la vision romantique et douce que nous recherchions, bien que nous ayons pris soin de ne pas le laisser devenir trop ringard. Notre fleuriste abiti per cerimonia, GreenSinner, et notre traiteur, JPC Event Group, l'a absolument tué avec les fleurs et le décor - de la table à biscuits aux draps en passant par l'incroyable « coureur » de vases à lait et de fleurs, chaque détail était conforme à notre thème général et l'espace a été transformé exactement comme nous l'avions imaginé. En gardant l'esprit de l'espace, nous avons opté pour un look plus décontracté en termes de style.

Il mio vestito era semplice, comodo e senza lustrini, e i testimoni dello sposo indossavano abiti piuttosto che smoking. Penso che i nostri ospiti siano rimasti sorpresi dalla posizione e dall'aspetto, ma si sono resi subito conto che si adattava perfettamente a noi. comodo e senza bling e i testimoni dello sposo erano in giacca e cravatta piuttosto che in smoking. Penso che i nostri ospiti siano rimasti sorpresi dalla posizione e dall'aspetto, ma si sono resi subito conto che si adattava perfettamente a noi. comodo e senza bling e i testimoni dello sposo erano in giacca e cravatta piuttosto che in smoking. Penso che i nostri ospiti siano rimasti sorpresi dalla posizione e dall'aspetto, ma si sono resi subito conto che si adattava perfettamente a noi.

[amygriffissourkitty]

Renoir Inspired Picnic Styled Shoot

Is there anything more romantic than a picnic with your sweetheart in a gorgeous setting? We think not!

The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden provided the dreamy setting for this Renoir-inspired shoot by photographer Dawn Derbyshire. Here’s what Dawn had to say about today’s lovely shoot:

Long before I was a wedding photographer, I was a college student majoring in art history. I eventually abandoned that path to follow my passion, but my love of fine art never faded. Inspired by impressionism and the work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, I approached the incredibly talented Melissa Crawford of Devoted to You Events. She helped me refine the vision for the shoot, envisioning a laid back, intimate garden wedding with fun floral elements and an easygoing picnic vibe.

 The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden provided the perfect backdrop for the session, with a dogwood tree filled meadow surrounded by woods and beautifully landscaped gardens sprinkled through the property. Pairing with greenSinner for florals was one of the highlights of the shoot; they created a beautiful floral hat along with a huge, artfully arranged, statement bouquet that added subtle pops of color in the field surrounded by white dogwood blooms.

The couple, Jessa from the fashion and lifestyle blog Wavy Alabaster and her husband Ben, embraced the feel of the shoot and were the perfect pair for this project. They brought their own love of vintage, with Jessa providing some of the gorgeous accessories and teaming up with Melissa to style the perfect outfit.

greenSinner and Vintage Alley Rentals provided elements of decor and furniture for the shoot, helping add understated bursts of color and pattern, perfectly paired with the bright fruit tray from Matthias Bodnar at Matthias Bodnar of Bistro to Go. In lieu of a cake or dessert, we created a little cheese wheel cake, perfect for a intimate picnic. To go with the heaping, Victorian-inspired fruit tray and cheese wheels, the place cards were baguettes wrapped in custom monogrammed vellum bands from Fresh Cut Prints. Erin from Fresh Cut Prints also hand made paper filled with dried flower petals that she printed the invitation suite on, along with pulling the art inspiration to the envelope liners and Renoir quote that helped inspire our overall vision for the day.

Vendors:

Planner/Stylist: Devoted to You Events

Photographer: Dawn Derbyshire

Venue: Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

Rentals and Decor: Vintage Alley Rentals

Paper Goods: Fresh Cut Prints

Food: Matthias Bodnar of Bistro to Go

Make up: Briann Mattise

Hair: Samatha Colton

Floral: greenSinner

Wardrobe: ASOS

Models: Jessa and Ben

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[birdandthebeard]

I spent Wednesday evening with some of my favorite people in the wedding industry: @greensinner. Congratulations are in order for their recent expansion - the new space is beautiful!! Of course, I didn't take a single picture, so.... Here's Greensinner in action at a local wedding last June. I was honored to have been asked to provide the stationery. 📷 courtesy of @pausingmotion #pittsburghwedding #pghwedding #weddingdetails #weddingdecor (at greensinner)

[cindilash]

Defying gravity and having a blast! @greensinner @childrensmuseum #flowertiara #nevergrowup

[herbanwytch]

How I love all things @greensinner! ・・・ We love cake! And American Grown Flowers! This week we're celebrating our love of American Grown Flowers, and cake (and Jimmy's birthday) by sharing some of the amazing cakes we have been able to help decorate with flowers! ⠀ We're starting with this beautiful cake from a wedding @EngineHouse25wines. All the flowers at this wedding were American Grown Flowers! 📸 by @racheltokarski⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #americangrownflowers #americangrownflowersweek #slowflowers #cake #happybirthday #floraldessert #greensinner #burghbrides #pittsburghwedding #weddingcake #cakes #weddingforward #hooraymag #marthastewartweddings

[herbanwytch]

How I love all things @greensinner! ・・・ We love cake! And American Grown Flowers! This week we're celebrating our love of American Grown Flowers, and cake (and Jimmy's birthday) by sharing some of the amazing cakes we have been able to help decorate with flowers! ⠀ We're starting with this beautiful cake from a wedding @EngineHouse25wines. All the flowers at this wedding were American Grown Flowers! 📸 by @racheltokarski⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #americangrownflowers #americangrownflowersweek #slowflowers #cake #happybirthday #floraldessert #greensinner #burghbrides #pittsburghwedding #weddingcake #cakes #weddingforward #hooraymag #marthastewartweddings

[herbanwytch]

How I love all things @greensinner! ・・・ We love cake! And American Grown Flowers! This week we're celebrating our love of American Grown Flowers, and cake (and Jimmy's birthday) by sharing some of the amazing cakes we have been able to help decorate with flowers! ⠀ We're starting with this beautiful cake from a wedding @EngineHouse25wines. All the flowers at this wedding were American Grown Flowers! 📸 by @racheltokarski⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #americangrownflowers #americangrownflowersweek #slowflowers #cake #happybirthday #floraldessert #greensinner #burghbrides #pittsburghwedding #weddingcake #cakes #weddingforward #hooraymag #marthastewartweddings

[herbanwytch]

How I love all things @greensinner! ・・・ We love cake! And American Grown Flowers! This week we're celebrating our love of American Grown Flowers, and cake (and Jimmy's birthday) by sharing some of the amazing cakes we have been able to help decorate with flowers! ⠀ We're starting with this beautiful cake from a wedding @EngineHouse25wines. All the flowers at this wedding were American Grown Flowers! 📸 by @racheltokarski⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #americangrownflowers #americangrownflowersweek #slowflowers #cake #happybirthday #floraldessert #greensinner #burghbrides #pittsburghwedding #weddingcake #cakes #weddingforward #hooraymag #marthastewartweddings

[herbanwytch]

From @greensinner. If I lived in Pittsburgh this would already be happening at my house every week. Flowers from Greensinner? Yes please! ・・・ There is still time to order a flower CSA from us for the summer! You can receive a bouquet from our garden every week or every other week starting in July until we have no more flowers. Pick up locations for our CSA are all over the city. Impeccable styling of our CSA by the one and only @betsyray For more info check out the link in our bio! Pickup Locations: Lawrenceville: @caffedamorepgh | South Side: @carsonstdeli.craftbeerbar | Troy Hill: @pearandpickle | Sewickley: @lunasewickley | Point Breeze: @prohibitionpastries | Downtown: @bout_passerelle | North Side: @cityofasylumbooks . . . . . #greensinnercsa #flowercsa #flowershare #slowflowers #pittsburgh #gsflowershare #shoplocal #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #localflowers #sustainable #greensinner #summer #zinnia #dahlia #flowers #colorful (at greensinner)

[heyweddinglady]

This ceremony backdrop could not be more creative and I love it! Unique floral design and modern details infuse every aspect of the modern wedding inspo on the blog today! - Photographer: @meganmcgreevyphoto Florist: @greensinner Venue: @hipattheflashlightfactory Stationery/Planning: @redpunchdesign Cake: @bellachristiez Wedding Dresses: @lunasewickleybridal Jewelry & Accessories: @clarissaboutiquepittsburgh Hair Stylist: @simplicitymobilespa Make Up:@marendazeronas Party Rentals: @eventionerrs Linens: @partymosaic Decor Furniture Pieces: @vintagealleyrentalspgh Lighting: @eflighting Female Models: @ohthosegirlsagain Male Models: @eile_nuoa Submission: @matchology - - #eventdesign #weddingceremony #weddingdesign #calledtobecreative #floraldesigner

[heyweddinglady]

Two lovely real couples are on the blog in this stunning and sweet modern wedding shoot that proves that love is love! - Photographer: @meganmcgreevyphoto Florist: @greensinner Venue: @hipattheflashlightfactory Stationery/Planning: @redpunchdesign Cake: @bellachristiez Wedding Dresses: @lunasewickleybridal Jewelry & Accessories: @clarissaboutiquepittsburgh Hair Stylist: @simplicitymobilespa Make Up:@marendazeronas Party Rentals: @eventionerrs Linens: @partymosaic Decor Furniture Pieces: @vintagealleyrentalspgh Lighting: @eflighting Female Models: @ohthosegirlsagain Male Models: @eile_nuoa Submission: @matchology - - #loveislove #pride #marriageequality #inlove #samelove #brides #bridalveil #pittsburghbride #wedding2019 #styledshoot #pittsburghweddingphotographer #pittsburghweddings #rooftop #cityofpgh #pghbride #pghwedding #lqbtqpride #relationshipgoals #modernwedding #destinationwedding #capturedpgh #weddingday #weddingmoments #weddingceremony #weddingstyle #weddingfashion #bridalfashion #weddinginspirations

[kflowersdesigns]

Everyday last week was challenging because I am trying to process the brutal murders of black people that continue across America. I have been contacted by some of my white #wedding professional friends and colleagues and I am struggling. I’ve been in mourning because George Floyd is my family. Anyone in my family could be a headline tomorrow for the very same “crime”-Breathing While Black. • Too often, as black people we have to explain ourselves. We have to educate you on the microaggressions, we have to explain to you why your views are racist and exclusionary, we have to put on a face, censor the way we express ourselves in your presence, work extra hard to not feed into the stereotypes that you were raised with. That shit is exhausting! We are exhausted! • Going forward, I want to see change from the Pittsburgh wedding community. The black squares and hashtags are on trend. Right now it’s cool to show everyone that you’re not racist. In 2 weeks, 2 months and 2 years, I want to see the actions behind the talk. I want to see changes in your portfolios, true diversity and inclusion on your websites, I want to see #diverse vendor teams. Add black professionals to your referral list. I want to see more than #tokenism. Be intentional. Be the change. VENDORS Bridal Accessories:@katabankobrides Dress: @chantellaurendesigns at @blancdeblancbridal Cake/Desserts: @mediterracakehouse Florals: @greensinner Hair: @simply.captivating.pgh_hair Linens: @partymosaic Makeup: @seejaneblush Photography: @dawnderbyshirephotography Rentals: @glassworkspgh Ring Dish: @the_mrs_box Stationery: @kflowersdesigns Styling/Planning: @exhaleevents Venue: @thejohnstonhouse Videography: @lightmotionstudios (at The Johnston House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBJHcW6DEV_/?igshid=avxrhvkm6arx