The Unique Bride

On Thursday I had the privilege of being on 702 and Cape Talk for Redi Direko’s show.  She does a green tip every Thursday and I was lucky enough to be featured.  I will download the podcast, so that you can all access it.  www.702.co.za/podcast/podcasts.asp 

Image from green wedding shoes courtesy of Rebekah Westover

Eco Friendly shoes from Mohop, not available in South Africa.....yet! however you can purchase them online. All you do is replace the ribbon and wrap it any way you like. I love these.

I have to share my love of the “individual” especially in a bride.  We are all different and as we choose to share our wedding day with people who love us and know us best, we should always add things that define who we are.  There is nothing wrong with embracing tradition and as you know I am a sucker for beautiful weddings, which include big white dresses and aesthetically pleasing décor.  Always try, however to add little touches of you and your groom.  I found images of brides on the internet who chose to do this and for obvious reasons these weddings really stand out.

Here are some ideas:

1. Shoes:  Wear gorgeous boots if you are having a winter rustic wedding and coloured shoes if you are having a summer wedding.
2. If you are generally a casual couple and so are your friends, get your groom to wear jeans and a smart shirt with a jacket and wear a shorter wedding dress with a bit of colour on it.
3. Never be contrived and submit to something that you don’t want and isn’t you.  A wedding is a celebration of your unique love and though the traditions are important, keep it real.
4. Reuse, reduce and recycle. Bring this into your décor and your bridal attire.
5. Use a colour and pattern, like polka dots and gingham.
6. Use a type of flower as a theme.

Please go and look at www.greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com, it is a fabulous blog and celebrates everything thats unique about a bride.  It is also a visual inspiration and I loved visiting.  Credit to Micah  Bowerbank for her black and white photograph of bride on haystack. Hope you are inspired to be true to yourself on your special day.


Thanks for stopping by.

Faye