C AT E R I N G | Chatham Bars Inn & Las Balsas, Argentina S PI CAKE F 87 R S F L O W E R S O G PA GE OF | | D R E S S E S Visit williams-sonoma.com or contact a local store to set up a registry appointment. ·O RIN S FAV O R S The present with a future. That’s the gift of Green Wedding Destinations RE | Le Creuset, Shun and All-Clad. C A K E S Breville, DeLonghi, Nespresso, Style MO 2 0 0 9 Wüsthof, Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Planning a Nautical & S P R I N G / S U M M E R Dreamy Summer Dresses kitchen or learn about the bestquality exclusive products from 2 0 0 9 cape cod • nantucket • martha’s vineyard IN WELLWED — CAPE & ISLANDS Let us help you set up your S P R I N G / S U M M E R D ·F LOW E R S · D ÉC O david seaver 146 W ellW ed Green Flowers � “Flowers are the most pesticide-laden crop that comes into the country,” says Harrison. Instead of imported blooms, substitute local, seasonal flowers whenever possible. Most weddings are in the spring and summer, meaning there are likely to be tons of seasonal blooms you can use that are grown within a few miles of your wedding venue. Talk to your florist about what you can get locally, and be flexible—conditions may require some last-minute substitutions. And be aware that if you go with organic flowers, there may be some spots and other imperfections—that’s natural. On the other hand, they do tend to last longer. Anderson also suggests looking at flower alternatives, such as paper and fabric flowers (etsy.com is a great source for these), or building centerpieces around reusable or recycled components instead—think evergreen topiaries or other live plants, river stones, or fruit in vintage containers, for example. photography beltrami studios Opposite: Native dahlias, fiddleheads, wheatgrass, Concord grapes, garden roses, ferns, sedum, lady’s mantle, and freesia come together in a bouquet wrapped in vintage silk ribbons, by Courtney’s F loral Creations. This page, from left: A custom invitation from Neah Bay Designs is letterpress printed on luxurious 100% cotton paper—a renewable paper-fiber source—and embellished with a vibrant pressed leaf; printed on 100% cotton, an invitation designed by Julie Holcomb is manufactured with wind-generated electricity. w 147 Green Décor � Did you know that the average American wedding produces 800 pounds of garbage? Anderson encourage brides to think about “the repurposeful wedding,” seeing how many things from your wedding can be used again. If you’re buying fabric for tables or other decor, think about colors and patterns you can use in your home later, refashioned as curtains or pillowcases, for example. “Reduce, reuse, recycle,” says Harrison, who used an oriental carpet from her mother’s house as an aisle runner at her wedding. Used items like votive holders are available for pennies on the dollar on eBay. Rentals are also, of course, a form of recycling—the big issue is ensuring that the rental provider cleans linens and other items in a sustainable way after the event. 148 WellW ed This page and opposite: Reflecting the rustic beauty of the wedding venue, a centerpiece of Concord grapes, native hydrangea, garden roses, poppy pods, fiddleheads, freesia, and fern leaves sits on a vintage cast-iron pedestal, by Courtney’s Floral Creations. Organic complements—rock candleholders, moss, succulent candles, and green bamboo napkin rings— complete the simple, soothing tablescape. Floral design courtney's floral creations event rentals & linens placesetters location bartlett's farm photography David Seaver & Pixel Perfect w 149 V oluptuous blooms can turn a basic table design on its ear. Coupling lush, low arrangements with tall candles creates layers of visual interest at the table— and makes for fantastic photos, too! Below, left, and background photo: Tied with a broad shantung silk ribbon, a bouquet of peach garden roses, calla lilies, dahlias, fiddleh eads, and chocolate Cotinus conjures the civilized charm of an English garden. Below, right: Cymbidium orchids top square plates on a table set with clusters of hydrangeas, garden roses, fiddleheads, p eonies, lisianthus, hypericum berries, and sedum; pillar candles on tall pedestals p rovide dramatic illumination. All flowers by Courtney’s Floral Creations. photography KML Photography e l i f e l S ty w 161