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Always Faithful
North Carolina, USA
Donna Brown, wedding officiant.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Promotes local and sustainable vendors.
Contact:
910-548-6638
Backyard Bees
Long Island, New York
Skin Sweetness... Inspired by Nature
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Promotes local and sustainable vendors.
-Focuses on environmental education with clients & vendors.
-Packaging is plastic free.
-Packaging is recycled and up-cycled when possible.
-Materials are sourced sustainably and locally.
-Uses an green energy web hosting provider.
Contact:
Blue Satin Bee
North Carolina, USA
Effortless, Enjoyable, & Kind to the Earth.
-Contracts are digital.
-Promotes local & sustainable businesses.
-Creates waste disposal plan for each event.
-Focuses on environmental education with clients & vendors.
Contact:
Bri by Design
North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland USA
Wedding Coordinator & Event Planner.
-Contracts are digital.
-Promotes local & sustainable businesses.
-Creates waste disposal plan for each event (eg: recycling, composting, donating leftover materials).
-Focuses on environmental education with clients & vendors.
Contact:
Color Fields
Chapel Hill, NC
Organic, Artful Floral Design​.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Composts organic scraps.
-100% foam-free floral design.
-Sources from local wholesalers or flower farms.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Rents vases instead of purchasing new for every client.
Contact:
DeeJays Event Rentals
USA- NC
Party and event rental shop.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Rentals are delivered in reusable packaging.
-Rentals are cleaned/laundered on site.
Contact:
919.255.3335
Emily Katherine Events
North Carolina, USA
Focusing on sustainable and locally sourced weddings.​
-Contracts are digital.
-Promotes local & sustainable businesses.
-Donates leftover flowers to Meals on Wheels.
-Focuses on environmental education with clients & vendors.
Contact:
336-254-6273
Farm to Florist
Godwin, NC
Locally Grown Flowers.
-Composts organic scraps.
-Practices eco-friendly farming as much as possible.
-Practices water conservation.
-Minimizing fertilizer use.
-Manages pests as organically as possible.
Contact:
Fireside Farm
Efland, NC
Local Organic Flower Farm + Custom Floral Design
-Contracts are digital.
-Organic scraps are composted.
-100% foam free floral design.
-Sources from their own farm or other local flower farms.
-Uses organic pest management.
-Irrigate from a farm pond.
-Rents vases to clients.
Contact:
Happily Desserted
Durham, NC
Handcrafted Gourmet Cakes
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Offers compostable disposables.
-Reusable totes for cake transportation & delivery.
-Sources ingredients seasonally and locally when possible.
Contact:
(904) 377-9215
KaraMia Events
North Carolina, USA
Eco-Ethical Event Planning​
-Contracts are digital.
-Promotes local & sustainable businesses.
-Creates waste disposal plan for each event.
-Focuses on environmental education with clients & vendors.
Contact:
(919) 341-9127
Lovestruck Beauty Co
Durham, NC
Colorist. Precision cutting. Bridal & Makeup.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Uses products that are EWG verified, organic, or vegan.
-When possible, tools are reusable and sanitized rather than disposable.
-Product packaging is recycled.
Contact:
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Meg's Ceremonies
Davis, CA
Handcrafted, Unique, All You!
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Promotes local and sustainable vendors.
-Focus on environmental education with clients & vendors.
-1% of fees donated to One Tree Planted.
-Home office incorporates LED lights, solar, composting, & recycling.
Contact:
(203) 464-2484
Old Lystra Inn
Chapel Hill, NC
1890s Farmhouse
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-On-site recycling available.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-LED lighting throughout venue.
-Subscribes to time-of-use electric rates
- House uses smart thermostats, electric utility override, and occupancy sensors.
-House features additional energy saving features including: window film, weatherstripping, insulated garage doors, Energy Star appliances, low flow toilets.
-low VOC paints used in the house.
-Landscaping includes drought tolerant grass and shrubs, shade trees, and extensive use of mulch.
-Pervious pathways and parking.
-Stormwater-slowing landscape design.
-Well water and onsite septic.
-Farms sustainable bamboo for both culms and sprouts.
-Resells or donates unwanted items.
Contact:
Primrose + Lily
North Carolina, USA
Wedding and Event Planning.
-Contracts are digital.
-Promotes local & sustainable businesses.
-Creates waste disposal plan for each event.
Contact:
Raleigh Wedding Minister
Raleigh, NC
Rev. Kayelily Middleton.
-Promotes local and sustainable vendors.
-Offers customized green unity ceremony themes.
Contact:
Rose Trail Images
Rolesville, NC
Love, smiles, and everything in between.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Avoids printing marketing materials, offers info digitally.
-Majority of final product is delivered digitally to encourage minimal/intentional printing.
-Works with sustainably sourced materials when printing (eg: recycled paper content).
-Batteries are rechargeable.
-Work shoes are made from plastic bottles!
-Couples' gifts are local products and usually organic.
Contact:
Sage & Swift
Durham, NC
Gourmet Catering.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Offers compostable disposables INSTEAD of plastic.
-Sources ingredients seasonally and locally when possible.
-Offers plant-based and/or vegan menu options.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Staff prepared to sort & properly dispose of trash AND recycling (and compost, if service is in use).​
Contact:
Silk Stem Collective
USA, Online
Rent-and-Return Flowers
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-100% foam free floral design
-Floral return program ensures arrangements will be reused.
-Provides living wage to all employees.
-Rents vases instead or purchasing new for every client.
Contact:
Tamarca Hollow, A Nature Retreat
Nebo, NC
A Nature Retreat Perfect for Intimate Elopements!
-Certified Wildlife Habitat.
-Provides support for local bat and bee populations.
-Committed to creating awareness for our environment and its habitats.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-On-site recycling available.
-Personal Goals: clean eating & avoiding processed foods!
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Toast It Up
Raleigh, NC
Event bartending and mixology services.
-Composts organic materials (ie: paper napkins, limes, etc.)
-Offers reusable barware rentals.
-Sorts and recycles bar waste.
-Partners with sustainable distilleries, breweries, & wineries.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
Contact:
919-808-2697
Weddings by Heidi
Durham, NC
Creating socially responsible + intimate + fun ceremonies
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Promotes local and sustainable vendors.
Contact:
Woodland + Wildflower Weddings
Westlock County, AB, Canada
Outdoor Wedding Weekend Venue.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-On-site recycling available.
-On-site composting available.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Facility includes reusable tableware and decor items
-Native flowers and plants grown on-site, which are reused for multiple events.
-Solar-powered lighting.
Contact:
American Party Rentals
Durham, NC
Family Operated Event Rentals
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Delivery crates are washed and reused.
Contact:
(919) 544-1555
Bess and Beau Planning + Design
Hillsborough, NC
Your story beautifully told.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Promotes local and sustainable vendors.
Contact:
Blueprints Wedding & Event Coordination
Greensboro, NC
Creating wedding blueprints that allow our couples to relax and enjoy their special day.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Create waste disposal plan for each event.
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Cannon Catering
Raleigh, NC
Enjoy the Moment, Remember the Food.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Sources ingredients seasonally and locally when possible.
-Offers plant-based and/or vegan menu options.
-Staff prepared to sort & properly dispose of trash AND recycling (and compost, if service is in use).
-Leftover food is packed up rather than disposed of. -Promotes local and sustainable businesses.
Contact:
(919) 554-9920
Copper Key Photo
Durham, NC
Photographer and Urban Farmer, Zero Waste Advocate.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Majority of final product is delivered digitally to encourage minimal/intentional printing.
-Batteries are rechargeable (in camera and lighting).
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Office is energy efficient- computer keyboard & mouse are charged via cable, home office is solar powered.
-Business cards are made with repurposed paper & ink from the flea market.
-Clothing is 100% organic cotton, fair trade and sustainably made.
-Zero waste at events- bring own reusable napkin and water bottle.
Contact:
646-207-8642
Dogwood Gatherings and Events
North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina USA
Event Planning & Stationary
-Contracts are digital.
-Promotes local & sustainable businesses.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Offers website creation & digital stationary.
Contact:
(919) 801-7573
Emily Ruth Prints
Crozet, VA
Custom prints inspired by nature.
-Sources fabric from local fabric shops.
-Upcycles materials from vintage & thrift stores.
-Inks are water-based.
-Scraps are reused, recycled, or burnt, rather than trashed.
-Focuses on environmental education with clients.
Contact:
FauxReal Flowers
Raleigh, NC
Sustainable, rent-and-return flowers - so you can get your luxury dream look at a fraction of the price.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Rents vases instead of purchasing new for every client.
-Rent and re-use faux flowers!
Contact:
For Wild Love
Asheville, NC
Elopement photographer.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Avoids printing marketing materials, offers info digitally.
-Majority of final product is delivered digitally to encourage minimal/intentional printing.
-Batteries are rechargeable (in camera and lighting).
-Focuses on local elopements to encourage fewer guests flying and create less waste.
-Drives an electric vehicle to weddings.
Contact:
kelseymcgovernphotography.com
Joint Venture Jewelry
Cary, NC
Consignment Jewelry.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Secondhand/consignment attire is available.
Contact:
(919) 678-0092
Kay Mae Design
Maine, USA
Sustainable Wedding Experiences
-Contracts are digital.
-Promotes local & sustainable businesses.
-Creates waste disposal plan for each event.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Focuses on environmental education with clients & vendors.
Contact:
Magnolia Collective
North Carolina, USA
Event Coordination, Design, & Event Staffing Services
-Contracts are digital.
-Promotes local & sustainable businesses.
-Creates waste disposal plan for each event.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.​
Contact:
Melissa Maureen Photography
Hillsborough, NC
Wedding and family photographer.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Majority of final product is delivered digitally to encourage minimal/intentional printing.
-Works with sustainably sourced materials when printing (eg: recycled paper content).
-Batteries are rechargeable.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Works only within a 2.5 hr radius to reduce carbon emissions.
-Donates a % of monthly income to GreenPeace​.
-Hosts "portraits for the planet" mini shoots with all profits going to The Sierra Club.
-Work attire is mostly second-hand.
-Home office uses solar power.
Contact:
Petals & Twist
Raleigh, NC
Creating spaces and moments that are felt, not just seen.
-Sources from local wholesalers or flower farms.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Rents vases instead of purchasing new for every client.
-Incorporates repurposed goods in floral designs.
Contact:
RTP.Studio
Raleigh, NC
Moment-Driven Photojournalism.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Majority of final product is delivered digitally to encourage minimal/intentional printing.
-Batteries are rechargeable.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Client meetings are done virtually.
-Uses LED lighting.
Contact:
(919) 208-9458
Recycle Bridal Online
Online, CA
Pre-Adored, New and Vintage.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-All items are sourced second-hand (even those that are new with tags).
Contact:
Royal Lewis Music Services
Raleigh, NC
Music on Another Level.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Equipment is energy efficient and setups have been designed to run on minimum power.
-All batteries used in Mics and other devices are rechargeable.
Contact:
(919) 605-8593
Sellebrate App
Online
An app for sustainable & creative ways to buy and sell items for life's special events.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Promote local economies.
-Encourages sustainability through reuse of goods.
Contact:
SmartPack USA, Inc.
Online / Holbrook, NY
Disposable and Eco-Friendly Party Supplies
-Focuses on environmental education with clients & vendors.
-Offers compostable products.
-Offers reusable products.
Contact:
516-643-6313
The Petal Exchange Floral Design
Long Beach, CA
Eco-Friendly/Foam-Free Floral Design for Events
Contracts & other documents are all digital.
Composts organic scraps.
Offers 100% foam-free floral design.
Sources from local wholesalers or flower farms.
Participates in a floral share program or donation service to give arrangements another life.
Contact:
Unearthed Events
North Carolina, USA
Eclectic. Earthy. Authentic.
-Contracts are digital.
-Promotes local & sustainable businesses.
-Creates waste disposal plan for each event.
-Provides at living wage to all employees.
Contact:
Wicked Sweet Cakes
Cary, NC
Wedding Cake Designer.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Sources eggs ethically, locally when possible.
-Tasting boxes & utensils are recyclable or compostable.
-Uses reusable totes for cake transportation & delivery.
Contact:
wickedsweetcakes.com
YouAreRaven
Atlanta, GA
Wedding Photography for those following their instincts, staying true to their nature, and who are in gorgeous & unapologetic love.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Majority of product is delivered digitally to encourage minimal/intentional printing.
-Client gifts are intentionally curated to cut down on plastic consumption.
-Albums & prints are shipped directly from printer to client to minimize shipping impact.
-Partners with an album company who is committed to sustainability.
-Albums made with biodegradable glue and recycled fibers.
-Camera and lighting batteries are rechargeable.
-Provides a living wage to all employees and subcontractors.
-Personal goals: Increasing composting at home and decreasing plastic consumption!
Contact:
An Event to Remember
North Carolina, USA
Wedding & Event Planning.
-Contracts are digital.
-Promotes local & sustainable businesses.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
Contact:
(919) 884-0759
Bill Scott Pavilion
Raleigh, NC
Outdoor, lakeside reception venue
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-On-site recycling available.
-Partners with local, sustainably minded vendors.
-Reusable decor included with rental.
-Low VOC paint products used in remodeling.
-Grounds maintained using natural cleaning methods.
-LED lighting.
Contact:
Bovara Studios
North Carolina, USA
Artistic, cinematic wedding video.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Majority of final product is delivered digitally.
-Batteries are rechargeable (in camera and lighting).
Contact:
Celebrations for Every Season, LLC
Seattle, WA
Vintage tabletop party rentals in the Pacific Northwest.
-Most rentals are sourced second hand from thrift stores.
-Rentals are packed using thrifted flannel and are delivered in thrifted boxes & baskets.
-Rentals are cleaned with plant derived cleaning products.
-Rentals are cleaned/laundered on site.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Promotes local and sustainable businesses.
Contact:
Cupcakes d'Amour
Raleigh, NC
Homemade, Natural Cakes.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Uses reusable totes for cake transportation & delivery.
-No artificial sweeteners.
-Sources local fruits when possible (especially strawberries!).
Contact:
Eco-Friendly Events
Ontario, CA
Event Sustainability Consulting
Contracts and other documents are all digital.
Promote local and sustainable vendors.
Create waste disposal plan for each event (eg: recycling, composting, donating leftover materials).
Provide a living wage to all employees.
Focus on environmental education with clients & vendors.
Offers Sustainable Business Consulting.
Contact:
Event Flouret
Carrboro, NC
Simple, Beautiful, Elegant
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Composts organic scraps.
-Foam-free floral designs available.
-Sources from local wholesalers or flower farms.
-Donates flowers after events.
-Rents vases instead of purchasing new for every client.
Contact:
Fernrock Farm
Hillsborough, NC
Specialty Cut Flower Farm.
Contracts and other documents are digital.
Composts organic scraps.
Full service florist services available as well; bouquets, arrangements, delivery, etc.
Irrigates from farm pond.
Organic pest management.
Contact:
Gather Green
Durham, NC
Waste Recovery for Events
-Provides waste prevention and diversion consultations for events.
Contact:
757-343-7326
Joy Filled Ceremonies
Raleigh, NC
Ann McKenzie, Interfaith Minister.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Promotes local and sustainable vendors.
Contact:
Kindred Hall
Graham, NC
Intimate, industrial wedding and event space.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-On-site recycling available.
-On-site composting available.
-Requires rentals or compostables.
Contact:
Mami's Baking Co
Raleigh, NC
Gourmet Cookies.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Composting in kitchen.
-Reusable totes for cake transportation & delivery.
-Provides a living wage to all employees.
-Bottles & boxes are recycled.
Contact:
(919) 656-0724
Michelle Ray Photography
Texas, USA
Eco-ethical Wedding Photographer.
-Sources vegan-friendly albums & prints.
-Contracts and other documents are digital.
-Majority of final product is delivered digitally to encourage minimal/intentional printing.
-Batteries are rechargeable (in camera and lighting).
Contact:
Phillip Teasley Video
Raleigh, NC
Professional Video at Exceptional Prices.
-Contracts and other documents are all digital.
-Majority of product is delivered digitally.
-Camera & lighting batteries are rechargeable.
-Old gear is sold, donated, or recycled.
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