Comments We are getting more and more requests for wedding receptions in New England barns in Vermont and New Hampshire and will be working hard over the upcoming months to add more properties to meet this need. In the meantime visit our venues pages to view our current venues for wedding ceremonies and receptions!
I have just finished unpacking from having exhibited at the first annual Elegantly Green Wedding Showcase. What a wonderful show filled with outstanding wedding professionals offering an array of services geared toward those who desire an eco-friendly wedding. First, I must thank my friends Julie and Apryl of Petalena for providing the outstanding floral display for our table.
Thank you to the fabulous Jennifer Horne of Pure enV Planning for her vision of creating a bridal show offering couples green resources for planning their wedding. Seams Couture, Harper Della Piana’s boutique co-produced the show and her exquisitely alluring bridal gowns were modeled throughout the day.
Some of the exhibitors that impressed me most!
* Katherine of Green Diva displayed her fabulous eco-conscious custom jewelry that respects the earth, practices fair trade and gives back to the community. For every item of jewelry purchased, Green Diva will plant a tree in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
* Authentic Eye Photography specializes in photographing New Hampshire country weddings and adheres to an environmental policy that promotes the use of recycled fiber paper with soy inks.
* Kate Harrison’s innovative Green Bride Guide offers a plethora of resources, advice and vendors to couples planning their green wedding.
* Season to Taste Catering enticed us with delicous appetizers throughout the show. Locally grown produce and meats and farm-to-table products offer couples an opportunity to wow their guests while supporting our precious resources and local community.
Merit Tukiainen’s Night & Day lingerie offers her clients gorgeous bridal lingerie and honeymoon products that are 100% organic. She supports charities including the Esperanza Academy- School of Hope, the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club and the ABC House, all focused on youth and education, causes that are dear to my heart.
* Last but not least, Ilene Perlman’s extraordinary images reflective of her expansive career in travel and photojournalism offers couples the opportunity to work with someone who not only has a unique style and vision but a passion for philanthropy as well.
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What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than to attend the eco-elegant wedding showcase at Boston’s Hyatt Harborside www.elegantlygreenweddingshowcase.com next Sunday, February 14 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Elegant Venues will be there presenting our eco-elegantly green venues and there will be educational seminars, book signings, and tastings. You will have the opportunity to buy directly from green designers and exhibitors, and see the fabulous fashions of Seams Couture. Special Offers and Contest Drawings for Attendees! Buy one ticket and receive a second one free! Looking forward to seeing you there!
The Algonquin Club was featured on Katherine Jane Photography’s Blog! The Algonquin Club is a gorgeous historic venue for Boston wedding receptions and Katherine Jane’s work captures this elegant wedding location beautifully.
..for so many things-my family and friends and the fact that I have a warm home and plenty of food. There are an estimated 100,000 children that are on the streets and are considered to be part of the child sex-trade here in the U.S.
Children of the Night offers child prostitutes the chance to get off the street by providing shelter, education and outreach. As many as 100,000 children may be victims of child sex-trade. Donating to this worthy organization means that you can help a kid get off the street and begin to change their life around. You can become a fan on Facebook as well.
One of my favorite times of day is each weekday morning when I curl up in “my chair” at Java’s Brewin and read the paper. These are the stories that caught my attention this week:
After reading about a homeless veteran who’s dream was to return to his home state of Minnestota, Deborah and Anthony Freelove donated a ticket for Arthur to return to Minnesota.
Kitty Dukasis has dedicated her life to helping those less fortunate and Today’s Boston Globe focused on her work with refugees by supporting Mapendo International. “Mapendo International works to fill the critical and unmet needs of people affected by war and conflict who have fallen through the net of humanitarian assistance. This commitment is expressed through targeting individuals, families and groups of people overlooked by existing aid programs. Mapendo strives to alleviate human suffering, to protect life and health, and to raise awareness for these vulnerable people.”
Check out my “For the good” page and feel free to add your favorite charities or share your work in helping others. Enjoy your Sunday. Sue
Elegant Venues is now on Twitter and if you like what you see, please let other people know by Tweeting about us!
Valentine’s Day is months away but I am eager to share a unique bridal show that Elegant Venues is proud to be participating in. The “Elegantly Green Showcase“ will feature vendors that offer products or services that are considered “green” and/or environmentally friendly in order to plan a wedding ceremony and reception with little or no impact on the earth and its resources. 
Elegant Venues will be showcasing our venues that are considered green wedding venues: they are recycling, composting, saving water and energy and/or that offer local food products whenever possible. The show will take place at the Hyatt Harborside Boston from 12:30-5:00 p.m. http://www.elegantlygreenshowcase.com
