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Our Favorite Wedding Guest Moments

Let’s face it- going to a wedding is guaranteed to be fun, picking out what you’re going to wear to it is not. Here at Tradesy, we know that shopping for your perfect dress isn’t always a piece of cake. We’ve put together a variety of pieces that will fit your budget and the theme of the wedding you’re attending, with outfits for everything from the destination wedding to the formal affair. This trend is sure to make you the Best-Dressed Wedding Guest!

Did your wedding invites get lost in the mail this year? You can still enjoy the cute and hilarious moments of other people’s big days without the stress of worrying about what to wear. Check out our favorite wedding guest moments that are bound to make you laugh, cry and even cringe.

1. The Clumsy Best Man

Saying your vows over a pool can be romantic and picturesque, but if you’ve chosen a clumsy best man to be in your wedding party, you may get pushed in.

2. The Toast from the Skies

This recent wedding was missing a very important guest, the groom’s brother, until he made a surprise video appearance while flying his fighter jet in Afghanistan.

3. The Wedding Party Dance Off

This couple’s first dance was made a whole lot more interesting when the groomsmen initiated a hilarious dance off with the bridal party.

4. The Toddler with Moves

Things got a little wild when this cute 2 year old busted out his version of the jive.

5. The Nitpicky Priest

The bride and groom had a hard time getting through their vows thanks to their demanding officiant.

Diane in the Sand

Today marks a day in women’s surfing history. Famed designer, Diane von Furstenberg, has teamed up with surfing and lifestyle brand, Roxy, to create a swimwear line just in time for an early summer!

With recently crowned world champion, Kelia Moniz, as the face, there is nothing but love for this line’s bright prints and color blocking!

These pics are from one of my favorite bloggers, Song of Style, and the careless beach frolicking gave me some end-of-week inspiration to go play in the ocean myself. Check back for some of my own surfing pics!

xSam

5 Ways to Make Your Wedding Greener

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1. The Ring

Whether it be a family heirloom, a vintage piece, or another gemstone, the ring is one of the most important parts of your engagement. It is the delicate piece that is with you as a daily reminder of the love you have found. There are many options for green rings. We love this delicate vintage piece we found on Tradesy Weddings.

2. The Dress

Equally as important as the ring, your wedding dress is what makes you feel the most beautiful on your special day. Finding the perfect dress to make you feel beautiful can be a challenge. Instead of fighting the mass markets to find that overpriced, over worn piece, try a vintage or gently used option. There are so many beautiful dresses and not only is it a green option, it leaves a ton of green in your wallet!

Look at this entire section on Vera Wang on Tradesy Weddings!

3. The Venue

There are so many beautiful and extravagant venues across the globe, but equally as many beaches, state parks, local parks, and lakes. With the fees from these site rentals going right back into the community, it is a win-win for a beautiful and literally green wedding! We loved these venues!

Sunset Cliffs, San Diego

Yosemite National Park

Central Park, New York

4. The Memories

Rather than have those cheesy throw away cameras at every table and then have to actually find somewhere, most likely expensive, to get the film processed… (Where can you even do that these days?) Why not opt for a social wedding!

With each persons email RSVP, you can add them to a Flickr account where they can share their own images from their camera phones, everyone has one, even Grandpa! This is great because every guest can see what was going on across the room while they were drinking champagne! This is also a great way for your brides friends and grooms friends to interact and form an entire network of new friends all thanks to your beautiful wedding!

5. The Gifts

With so much excess involved with weddings, why not take a moment to give back to a local charity or when registering for your gifts, opt for a greener option. There are so many possibilities and some of our favorites include: a local produce subscription, eco friendly products from stores you are registered at, or this foundation we found that donates a portion of all gift purchases to your chosen cause, I Do Foundation.

We hope these tips were helpful to you earth conscious brides and we wish you the best on your wonderful wedding day!

4th of July Wedding?

Tuesday Treat

Summer has always been a busy time for beautiful outdoor weddings, but would you get married on a national holiday? 4th of July weddings have become very popular. Not only can you get great deals with venues and vendors, but your out of town guests already have time off to plan travel! Here are some 4th of July wedding ideas we love:

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Heart Shaped Sparklers

Themed Salad

Shoes!

Save The Date Matches

So what do you think? Would you plan your wedding on one of our nations biggest holidays? Are you attending any 4th-themed weddings? We hope you have a wonderful 4th of July!

California Brides Wanted for WE TV’s My Fair Wedding!

Recycled Bride is working with WE tv’s hit series MY FAIR WEDDING to find brides who want to lift the veil and show what it REALLY takes to make the perfect wedding. David Tutera wants to see the preparations, the family discussions, the stresses, the obstacles, the joy and the tears. This season of MY FAIR WEDDING is about to get REAL!

If you or someone you know is getting married in California anytime in 2012 and could use David Tutera’s magic touch, contact the MFW producers today!

Is your wedding planning less-than-perfect? Maybe your fiance doesn’t agree with your decisions, your mom has strong opinions, or the wedding is just missing something. Whatever it is, David Tutera can turn it around into the the perfect wedding event for EVERYONE.

CONTACT PRODUCERS TODAY!

Send an email to MFWcasting@pilgrimfilms.tv with the following information:

1. THE NAME OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM

2. BRIDE AND GROOM’S ADDRESSES

3. PHONE NUMBERS

4. WEDDING DATE, CITY AND GUEST COUNT

5. BRIEF EXPLANATION OF HOW DAVID CAN HELP

6. CURRENT PHOTO OF BRIDE AND GROOM

Please also include a brief description and/or photos of any existing wedding plans (i.e., Dress, Venue, Decor, etc…) if you have them! Brides and grooms must be at least 21 years of age and citizens or legal residents of the United States.

We can’t wait to see you on TV!

Mink – Eco Friendly Vegan Shoes Perfect for Your Honeymoon, Wedding and Life.

Stuff We Love – Eco Friendly Extra For You

Mink Shoes are now available on Zappos.com!

Being a big fan of anything Eco Friendly (and a big fan of shoes, of course!) I was thrilled when I heard Mink Shoes are now available on Zappos.com. I think these shoes are perfect for a beach wedding or a tropical honeymoon. Have a look! I shared my three favorites here. Which do you love?

Check out the full collection HERE.

- Tracy

Register For a Home – Not Just the Dishes.

Really fun idea! Hatch my House was started by a couple – Erin-Marie and Rieve MacEwen for their own wedding.

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Since they had already been living together (as do over 50% of couples) they did not want their small apartment cluttered with all of the typical gift-registry items. From that they created Hatch My House, a wedding gift registry allowing couples to save for their dream house with the help of closest friends and family. You can design a virtual online house that suits you. Choose between a Victorian house on the beach a brownstone in the city, a cottage by a lake and more. Guests can donate towards parts such as a window or front door. Items range in price from $25 to $900 and guests can set their own price on an item as well.

My personal favorite was the modern house on the beach in white. Go play! It’s really fun.

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