In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to republish this post:


1. Have your ceremony and reception at the same location.

2. Create a wedding website, and have guests RSVP on the site rather than using mailer inserts with your invitation. Afraid some of your older guests won’t know what to do? Include a phone number as an alternative way to RSVP.

3. Choose bridesmaids dresses that your friends will wear again, How about a LBD with a fun accessory that ties into your wedding colors like a sash or brooch? Your girls will love you for it!

4. Purchase wedding shoes that you will wear again.

5. Use your Grandma’s or mom’s vintage veil. It can be your “something borrowed” and they’ll love that you’re using a piece from their wedding.

6. If you have separate sites for your ceremony and reception, use the same decor from the ceremony for the reception.

7. Have your guests sign the mat of a framed photo from your engagement instead of a guest book.

8. Donate the flowers from your wedding to a hospital.

9. In lieu of a favor, give the money to a charity for a greener world.

10. Use a florist who uses flowers from local or organic farms.

Sweet Spot has just posted their Wedding Guide with 3 recommendations for flowers, invitations, dresses, and cakes. Whether you're looking for a green, relaxed or wow option, they have a vendor for you. Check them out, then check out the great local talent in the city that can help you with the details for your big day!

Want more suggestions? We've been busy meeting with vendors in the city and can give you a little more info - just send us and email at info@cornerstoneevents.ca

Happy Planning!!

Now more than ever couples are looking for unique ways to add personal touches to their weddings. In an earlier post we talked about alternatives for guest books such as the guestbook from Guestbookstore.com. Well here's another great idea that will last a lifetime - The Wish Tree.

There are a lot of different ways to do a wish tree. From finding branches and painting them to match your decor, or purchasing a metal tree (can be found online). But we love this next idea. Go to your local nursery and find a tree and a beautiful pot that matches your decor. You can even just cover the simple plastic pot it comes in with some amazing fabric and ribbon if you'd like. Use the tree as your wishing tree on the day of your wedding. Once you're done with it you can plant it in your backyard. You now have a constant reminder of your wedding day growing in your yard!

For the actual cards your guest write wishes on, you can use just about anything. You can design them yourself or have your stationary vendor design something special for you. Just thread some ribbon through the cards and ask guest to write down their wishes or advices for you. Here is a little poem you can put next to your tree:

As we begin our new journey as the new Mr. & Mrs.

We could surely use your advice and wishes.

Share with us your wisdom about marriage, love & life,

the secret to being a good husband or a top notch wife.

Jot down a memory of us or a reminder of our day.

A doodle or picture will do if you don't know what to say.

Please don't forget, to sign your name.

What ever you pen, we're sure to treasure

long after this day has passed

1. Have your ceremony and reception at the same location.

2. Create a wedding website, and have guests RSVP on the site rather than using mailer inserts with your invitation. Afraid some of your older guests won’t know what to do? Include a phone number as an alternative way to RSVP.

3. Choose bridesmaids dresses that your friends will wear again, How about a LBD with a fun accessory that ties into your wedding colors like a sash or brooch? Your girls will love you for it!

4. Purchase wedding shoes that you will wear again.

5. Use your Grandma’s or mom’s vintage veil. It can be your “something borrowed” and they’ll love that you’re using a piece from their wedding.

6. If you have separate sites for your ceremony and reception, use the same decor from the ceremony for the reception.

7. Have your guests sign the mat of a framed photo from your engagement instead of a guest book.

8. Donate the flowers from your wedding to a hospital.

9. In lieu of a favor, give the money to a charity for a greener world.

10. Use a florist who uses flowers from local or organic farms.