Summer, weddings and berries..

It's June and the bumblebees are buzzing around our lavender bushes, we are dreaming of pick-your-own-berries and outdoor events!
Our friends' blogs, too, seem to have drifted off into hazy day dreams of picnic weddings and rustic British country charm- we have pulled together our favourite images to share with you, with some great links to be found below:

{images courtesy of Country Living via The Natural Wedding Company,

Not Mass Produced, Not On The High Street and GreenLeaf Press}

Felt Corsage from SevenSeventyOne Design, available in several colours on the Not Mass Produced Website: www.notmassproduced.com

Personalised hanging wedding signs by Delightful Living on Not On The High Street: http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/delightfulliving/product/personalised-hanging-sign-for-weddings

A6 Flat Invitation on straw paper with recycled cotton rag envelope available from us! (Please get in touch to find out more)

{images courtesy of Emily Quinton Photography}

The stunning engagement shots above were taken by Emily Quinton with styling by Charley of London Bride. Find out more about working with this talented duo:

http://emilyquinton.com/blog/

{images courtsey of Green Wedding Shoes, iDIY, The Traditional Flower Co,

Not On The High Street and Cox & Cox}

For similar hand painted wooden signs and personalised flower crates, follow the link to Not On The High Street above.

Seasonal flowers arrangements and accessories available from The Traditional Flower Company, http://www.traditionalflower.co.uk/traditional/

For these flower petal confetti cones and other lovely gifts check out Cox & Cox http://www.coxandcox.co.uk

The 'upcycled' flower caddy is a DIY project on the iDIY blog (please follow the link in our right hand bar)

{images courtesy of GreenLeaf Press, Ruffled, Style me Pretty and Milomade}

Our current season range of stationery is available to view on the main GreenLeaf website, www.greenleafpress.co.uk.

The beautiful handstitched love token was created by a bride whose wedding featured on the fabulous vintage wedding blog, Ruffled: http://ruffledblog.com/

Finally this recycled paper garland and recycled confetti are handmade by Evie Milo in Scotland. Milomade recycled paper goods and jewellery are available to buy from; http://www.makers-online.co.uk/artist/milomade

How Green is your Photographer?

Our friend, Olivia Brabbs has kindly written a post on the merits of green wedding photography:

{All Images courtesy of Olivia Brabbs}

Year by year more and more couples are bringing a more eco-focused ethos to their wedding planning and it’s absolutely brilliant that there are so many cool suppliers out there that can offer services that are both green and chic. Going green no longer means munching on lentils and wearing sandals - in 2010 eco-chic is where it’s at !!

So you’ve invested in some gorgeous eco stationery, thought about a locally sourced organic menu and perhaps a honeymoon destination that doesn’t rack up thousands of polluting air miles but what about your wedding photography?

By the very nature of the industry there are inherent difficulties in taking a full eco approach - but unlike when green chat first started to become more common on the wedding circuit - it’s no longer enough to just use the “I only shoot with digital” mantra. Yes, of course it’s a step in the right direction over film but photographers can go so much further. You could perhaps think about the location of your photographer to cut car miles - some will travel the length and breadth of the country and in fact the world to shoot a wedding but is there someone on your doorstep that can meet your needs?

Also in terms of location do also ask questions about the source of any album products offered. It’s a real shame that the UK is currently saturated by albums flown in from New Zealand and Australia when there are lovely options created on home turf. Other things to look for include online proofing and green office and business management - perhaps through the use of renewable energy, good recycling policies and use of ethical banking to name a few.

Top of the list though has to be the person behind the lens. Wedding photography is about creating a collection of memories that will last across generations and so choosing someone that fits with your personal ethics and desired vibe for your wedding day is really important.

After all, happy smiley people are the key to relaxed and lovely images...

Olivia x

OLIVIA BRABBS PHOTOGRAPHY http://www.oliviabrabbs.co.uk/

We love to keep up to date with Olivia's diverse range of photo shoots, and you can too by following her blog:
http://www.oliviabrabbsblog.co.uk/

To chat with Olivia about your requirements, give her a call on:
0113 3188381 or 07779 345819