Green Weddings 2011: Jessica Charles

Hosting a green wedding is definitely socially and environmentally responsible. One thing that "green" weddings do not have to be is dull.

There are so many products available that offer a "green" option with style. One such company is Jessica Charles formerly Jessica Iverson;
who has just unveiled their 2011 Spring Collection from their Terra Amore line. Santa Barbara-based wedding dress designer Jessica Charles has set out to make eco-friendly gowns chic and even more luxurious and beautiful than traditional gowns. She has made "green" chic and elegant.


As with her designs Jessica has gone above and beyond by donating 3% of the profits from each dress to Alma Terra, a non-profit children’s charity that provides an “oasis of happiness” to less fortunate children in Africa. How fulfilling to create elegant "eco-friendly" gowns and giving back at the same time. Jessica Charles definitely embodies the green movement.

Jessica Charles has created a Facebook page for brides to receive invites to exclusive sample sales, parties, and events. Like them on Facebook.

Be Inspired by "green" and fabulous.

Shower Ideas: Write a wish Bridal Giveaway 2011

For as long as I have been planning showers. I have always loved the idea of sending good wishes or offering advise to the new couple or expectant parents. I sometimes suggested using a journal that everyone could write in and present to the couple or mom to be at the end of the shower. Or sometimes I provide decorated or colored index cards to write messages on. This giveaway..the first for 2011 is sponsored by Write on Riot , a company offering unique products to add creativity to your weddings, showers and other events.

I am pleased to feature the products and host this wonderful giveaway. I love products that inspire me to be more creative. I was excited that they contacted me to sponsor this giveaway. Writeonriot.com has a wide array of products to allow your guest to have an interactive and fun experience at your event, whether it be a wedding, shower, or engagement party.

There will be two winners to this giveaway. Here is what you do to win.

To win the Wedding reception cards
1. Make a comment on this post
2. Visit the host site

To win the Couple shower invitations:
1. Visit the sponsor's site
2. Pick your favorite phrase
3. return to this site and write in your favorite RSVP phrase.

This contest begins Sunday February 27, 2011 at 12 am and ends Sunday March 6, 2011 at 12:00 am. You may enter as many times as you can and feel free to post on twitter or other social networking sites, (be sure to mention if you did, it can earn you an extra entry). Winners will be selected using Random.org. They will be announced on Monday March 7, 2011.


Wedding reception cards are a great replacement to your wedding guest book and a bit more personal. The cards can be placed at each reception setting or artfully placed on a table in your cocktail area or entry of venue.



Couple shower invitations: Guests fill out the secret statement about the bride-to-be and send it back with the RSVP. At the start of the shower, the host places all of the game pieces portion of the RSVP in a hat or basket. The bride-to-be reads each of the completed secret statements aloud and tries to “guess the guest.” To see all of the RSVP secret statements visit writeonriot.com.



Fill in the fun with Write On Riot tees, coasters, name tags, cups, napkins, cards, magnets, buttons, gift bags and more. You can contact if you are interested in a particular product you do not see on their site.