Eco & Ivory Event Design

04/09/2024

This elopement was so much fun to design! A few extra details took this wedding from eco-friendly to "eco-luxe." The vendors and I are so excited to have been featured in Magpie Wedding, which provides tons of eco-friendly tips and ideas to couples who are looking to go green! Check it out here!

https://www.magpiewedding.com/wedding-inspiration/eco-friendly-secret-garden-wedding/

01/04/2024

Sometimes life gets in the way of marrying the love of your life and you come to realize that the you don't want or need a big, traditional wedding. So why not elope?

This photo shoot with an incredible team of vendors turned into a last-minute elopement because Cindy and Robert didn't want to postpone their wedding anymore, and we were so excited to help make it happen for them.

Check out our feature in Pittsburgh Magazine here!

https://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/this-pittsburgh-couple-made-a-styled-shoot-into-their-elopement/?utm_source=second-street&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weddings+for+Saturday+Dec.+2&emailmd5=481A9B0A266B9D4D9CCE7F545926DF59&emailsha1=15165198206571812381521421072214324486243134170146162198&emailsha256=8ba968db76581ad6618a522ba3d74c5fa27eb082dab20020f38731717fd9ecc1

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10/10/2023

With holiday parties just around the corner, you might be wondering how you can align them with your values or the values of your company. There are lots of ways in which you can cut down on the amount of waste created by your event. Check out this post on How to Host a Sustainable Event in Pittsburgh to learn more!

01/24/2023

This intimate wedding styled shoot was inspired by natural elements, including rocks and crystals and the the trees and forestry of the nature park where it took place.​​​​​​​​
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Head on over to the Green Wedding Guild blog to see more! ​​​​​​​
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And thank you to the amazing vendors who helped make it happen!

This intimate wedding styled shoot took place at Succop Nature Park, and featured natural elements like rocks, crystals, trees, and forestry.

11/17/2022

Thinking about foregoing a wedding registry in an attempt to be less wasteful? Think again!

If you don't give your loved ones a sense of direction, they're more likely to get you gifts that could go to waste and cause more harm to the environment (even if you say "No gifts").

In this post, I talk about why you should create a wedding registry, even if you're an eco-conscious couple, and 7 different eco-friendly wedding registry options. Check it out!

https://www.ecoandivoryevents.com/eco-friendly-weddings-and-events-blog/eco-friendly-wedding-registry-ideas-for-conscious-couples

10/28/2022

I'm still dreaming of the antique jewelry from this eco-friendly styled wedding shoot! Head on over to Green Wedding Guild to see how this fire and water inspired shoot came together.

https://www.greenweddingguild.com/post/an-eco-friendly-fire-and-water-inspired-styled-shoot

09/15/2022

One big way to make your wedding more sustainable is to cut down on the guest list and have a more intimate wedding.

Many couples no longer see the need or have the desire to have a big wedding. So even though Covid-19 is now less of a concern for couples and venues, micro-weddings are here to stay!

But finding micro-wedding venues can be tricky, as many venues have gone back to serving only full-scale weddings as we head out of Covid. So I've compiled a list of 20 micro-wedding venues in and around Pittsburgh where you can hold your intimate wedding. Check it out here...

https://www.ecoandivoryevents.com/eco-friendly-weddings-and-events-blog/20-micro-wedding-venues-in-pittsburgh-to-check-out-for-your-intimate-wedding

08/11/2022

You just found out that hiring a "day of" wedding coordinator is a thing, so you decided to look into it, BUT you're shocked at the prices that wedding planners charge for this. Sound familiar?

I get it. Who wants to pay that much for someone who helps out on your wedding day? The truth is that many of us wedding planners are working to change that title to "Wedding Manager" (or "Coordinator" at the least) because we do sooooo much more than just showing up on the wedding day. In fact, we put in an average of 20-30 hours before the big day arrives.

When you think of it that way, wedding management is actually a BUDGET-FRIENDLY alternative to hiring a full-service wedding planner. It lets you DIY all the fun stuff and then hand off all the not-so-fun stuff to a professional.

Want to learn more about what to expect from a wedding coordinator? Check out this blog post! https://www.ecoandivoryevents.com/eco-friendly-weddings-and-events-blog/day-of-wedding-coordinator

06/23/2022

Does your wedding need to be green in color to be eco-friendly? No!

Head on over to Love Inc. Magazine to check out this sustainable jewel-toned wedding I put together with a dream team of Pittsburgh vendors!

Not only is today’s editorial incredibly beautiful, but it’s also eco-friendly, too! With sustainability at the heart of the design, this team of Pittsburgh creatives were inspired by a popular sho…

06/10/2022

It was so cool checking out the RLA last week! The two-level atrium featuring massive windows and wood ceilings is stunning. If you're looking for a sustainable venue north of Pittsburgh to hold your wedding reception or corporate event, check this place out!

STILL can’t get enough of this gorgeous space! 😍🪟

05/13/2022

Thinking of going green for your wedding? Having an eco-friendly wedding might sound awesome when you're searching through wedding ideas on Pinterest, but it can easily become overwhelming.

In this blog post, I break down the reasons why you might want to consider working with a wedding planner if you plan on having a sustainable wedding. Check it out here!

https://www.ecoandivoryevents.com/eco-friendly-weddings-and-events-blog/work-with-eco-friendly-wedding-planner

04/20/2022

Buying pre-used versus new wedding decor is a great way to make your wedding more eco-friendly. And most pre-used wedding items tend to be in great condition, as they've only been used once.

If you're looking for used wedding decor, you may want to check out this wedding flea market at the Monroeville Convention Center on June 4.

2022 WEDDING FLEA MARKET DATES   June 4, 2022 10-1 Saturday, June 4, 2022 10:00am - 1:00pm Monroeville Convention Center SOUTH Hall Are you a newlywed ready to unload your leftover wedding decor? Make some money and space back in your home from your recent wedding by selling it! You keep 100% of th...