My apologies for not blogging for a while (2 months? That’s like 30 years in blog time). I’ve been very busy with other projects and haven’t been able to find the time to write. I know it’s no excuse, but, well… 

The good news is that there are several new posts in the works, and I should be back to a semi-regular schedule next week. Look for posts about Todd Reed, a jeweler working with raw diamonds and recycled gold, information about LEED-certified hotels, and much more.

We’ve also been busy with the media. Listen here to a radio interview with Amanda Smyth of Life Tips at WebmasterRadio.fm - lots of good stuff about eco weddings. And if you’re in Edmonton, check out the July/August issue of Unlimited Magazine for a great article by Annette Boudreau on green weddings.

If you’re going to a wedding and looking for an eco-friendly gift for the happy couple, check out Emma Gilchrist’s How to give a green wedding gift article at the Calgary Herald. Great tips and advice!

We’re still working on the next iteration of the web site - stay tuned for the easier-to-use, more complete, faster, better, stronger version of BluePlanetWedding.com.

Whew - it’s nice to be back!

Some fun stuff that’s been under discussion this week (and what a busy week it’s been for eco wedding talk, what with Earth Day and all…):

See some very cute - and reusable/re-wearable - flower girl dresses at eco chic weddings

Check out these very elegant earth-friendly wedding dresses from British-based Conscious Elegance, seen on Ethical Weddings

Brenda’s Wedding Blog shows some examples of eco-friendly wedding invitations

Reuse, Reuse, Reuse! at Perfect Memories Wedding Blog (and lots of other green living advice)

Brenda’s done it again with Organic Wedding Cakes - yum!

Have a great weekend as we start the rush into wedding high season!

Corina Beczner, the founder of VibrantEvents.net, is writing a green wedding guide that will be published by the Sierra Club next year. She’s looking for couples who have had green weddings or are planning green weddings to share their stories for the book. You can contact her through BluePlanetWedding.com here, or through the Vibrant Events web site here.

BluePlanetWedding.com would also like to hear your stories - if you have an eco-friendly wedding story, let me know and I’ll feature your story on the site!

Hi to everyone from Austin! BluePlanetWedding.com’s 95 Ideas To Make Your Wedding More Environmentally-Friendly has been featured in “Austin Wide Open” and “Austin Natural Effects” magazine; we’re thrilled to be a part of these publications!

Come on in and check out the site, and if you have an environmentally-friendly or locally-oriented business with wedding services - or if you know someone who offers eco-oriented wedding services, sign up now for a free listing on the site.

I just discovered the “Unclutterer” blog this weekend, and I’m hooked. I don’t think I’m alone in realizing I could do many things to unclutter my life, and this blog is a great place to start.

I shall leave you with the post “Ten tips for planning a simple wedding“. Number 8 on the list is especially important:

Remember that your marriage is what is most important, not your wedding day. Keeping this in perspective will save you time and stress when it comes to making decisions about minute details.

Take it from someone who’s been married for almost 5 years. The wedding day comes and goes, but the marriage (hopefully) lasts forever. You won’t remember the flowers or the food, but you will remember the people. Focus on creating a great party and don’t worry that the bridesmaid dresses don’t match the centerpieces.

Many thanks to the folks at Wedding Blog Awards for giving BluePlanetWedding.com’s blog their “Green Wedding Blog” award.

Much appreciated! Thank you.

Wedding Blog Awards

… for not blogging; I’ve had some fairly major dental surgery to fix and old problem (field hockey stick in the face) and I’ve been a little out of sorts.

There’s been some really fun stuff going on in the wedding blog world this week, so here are some fun links:

A Conversation with the Nuptial-Industrial Complex - a bride’s chat with Big Wedding Business

Kirsten’s community potluck wedding - at Offbeat Bride. Wow, that looked like a fun wedding.

Some really nifty walrus ivory eco wedding rings at Great Green Wedding

Green wedding gift lists galore! - Eco-friendly wedding gift vendors at Ethical Weddings

Celebrate the local artists and the handmade, unique wedding stuff at Etsy

Have a great weekend, especially those of you getting married!

It’s Valentine’s Day - the most popular day to get engaged*.

Congratulations to all new brides and grooms! Enjoy your fair-trade chocolate and organic roses today, and remember to have fun planning your wedding.

Source: popular assumption.

Just had to share this blog. Beautiful.

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