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Conflict-free diamonds set in repurposed jewelry is ethical and supports local artisans.
She relies on Bartenders Unlimited for
Ask your florist to use locally harvested flowers,
branches and blossoms to cut the impact of
transportation from exotic flowers.
an eco-package for her events but look for
environmentally responsible sources. You
labels such as Benziger, Frog's Leap and
just have to ask the jeweler. Some com-
Grgich Hills to provide sustainable wines.
Our four-acre facility is set among the
redwoods in the heart of Marin.
For jubilant wedding celebrations of 400 or
intimate gatherings, we offer consultation
& coordination from beginning to end.
panies, like the popular diamond brand,
Finally, when it comes to wedding cakes,
those made from locally sourced or sustainable products, not only look good but
also are good for you and the environment.
Try Forget Me Not Cakes in Petaluma,
Hearts on Fire, market themselves as
conflict-free.
Even greener, though, would be to recycle, reuse or repurpose jewelry. You
can resize or rework family wedding
367 Bolinas Rd.
Fairfax
415-456-8084
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Fat Angel in Fairfax or Branching Out
Cakes in Mill Valley.
Afterward, help guests take home any
leftover food by asking the caterer to provide eco-friendly containers.
Eco-friendly Flowers
Apple Daoruang, floral designer and
owner of San Anselmo's Local Flora, uses
branches and blossoms for her bouquets
and arrangements — some even come
from willing neighbors. This is another
step that will help a bride lower her carbon
footprint.
Other options include using pots of succulents or herbs that guests can take home
with them, using cut flowers from a family garden or shopping at a local farmers'
market.
Afterward, leftover flowers can be
shared with a hospital or nursing home for
extended enjoyment.
Green Rings
It's easy these days to find conflict-free
diamonds that originate from ethical and
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