Real Wedding: Amy & Nick's Awesome Artichoke Wedding

So yesterday I posted about the different ways that you can incorporate artichokes into your wedding and today I have a real wedding that incorporated artichokes into the bouquets and cake!  This wedding was photographed by Hoffmann Photography.  By the way, I love, love, love Amy's gown, so pretty.

source:  Hoffmann Photography

Alternative Wednesday #18: Yup, That's an Artichoke!

Artichokes have caught my eye!  Besides being totally yummy, they are also extremely visually striking when used in different elements of a wedding.  They are also eco-friendly because you will be using less flowers.  Both green and purple artichokes add a fun twist to a bouquet, centerpiece, escort card or even cake!  I think they would add a special touch to a Tuscan or Mediterranean themed wedding also.  Check back tomorrow for a really awesome artichoke filled wedding with an amazing artichoke inspired cake!

The Knot

Le Bonne Fluer

Adore by Trisha Dean Events

Kristen Weaver Photography

Something Green Events

Snippet & Ink

Snippet & Ink

Martha Stewart Weddings

Project Wedding

Kristen Weaver Photography

Alternative Wednesdays #12- Farmer's Market Wedding Favors

I have a fun and eco-friendly favor idea for you today!  Edible favors are definitely a hot trend but why not go with some local produce?  It's affordable, easy to DIY, good for the environment and supports your local economy... plus it gives out of town guests a taste of your hometown.  And if local produce isn't available (which is possible for cold weather states in the winter months) you could always go with locally made jam or honey.  I think the last example I posted is really cute, a small jar of honey and some homemade or locally made granola!  Also loving the third option where they offered strawberries, locally baked bread and fresh cut flowers with a handmade tote to carry them all in!

Wedding Resource

Green Wedding Shoes

Black Eiffel

Botanica Floral Designs

Tailored Engagements

Smart Bride

Theme Thursday #12- Earth Friendly Farmer's Market Wedding

I know I haven't really been posting my daily features but I promise they will be back! I've been super busy trying to catch up on all my requests and I'm trying to get them done as quickly as possible. If you requested one, don't worry! It's on the way :]

This board doesn't have a specific color scheme, but it certainly has a theme! I'm calling it Farmer's Market Chic. There's lots of fresh herbs (as favors, escort cards and even a wreath!), fruit and vegetables incorporated into the centerpieces and farmers market (or in the case of the bouquet used in the board, supermarket) bouquets transformed into beautifully chic wedding party bouquets. There is a great photo set on how to change supermarket bouquets into wedding day bouquets on Real Simple.

sources: Edyta Szyszlo Photography, The Party Dress, Intimate Weddings, Ritzy Bee, Decor Village, Real Simple, The Insider, Brides, Once Wed