The Green Bride Guide Launches the “Green Wedding Experts” Section, Featuring 15 Green Wedding Experts, to Help Couples go Green
The Green Bride Guide (http://www. GreenBrideGuide. com), has launched a “Green Wedding Experts” section to help couples make every aspect of their weddings more sustainable.
New Haven, CT (PRWEB) January 27, 2010
It was announced today that the most popular green wedding website, Green Bride Guide (http://www. GreenBrideGuide. com (http://www. GreenBrideGuide. com)), has launched a “Green Wedding Experts” section to help couples make every aspect of their weddings more sustainable.
The Green Bride Guide has selected 15 wedding professionals who have proven themselves as leaders in the green community to provide advice on their areas of expertise and to answer couples’ questions. Additional experts will be added throughout the year.
“The Green Bride Guide’s mission is to make going green as easy as possible,” said Kate Harrison, author of The Green Bride Guide book and founder of http://www. greenbrideguide. com (http://www. greenbrideguide. com). “The ‘Green Wedding Experts’ section is an important addition to our site. Planning a wedding can be extremely overwhelming, and this section gives couples access to some of the leading minds in the industry.”
The green wedding experts will blog on everything from beauty, cosmetics and attire to food, wine and photography. Featured experts include:
Alexa Hirschfeld (Founder of Paperless Post) Alison Raffaele (Creator of Alison Raffaele Cosmetics) Alyssa J. Rapp (CEO of Bottlenotes) Crystal Germond (Owner of The Esthete) Gerald Pozniak (President of Jeeves of Belgravia) Gustavo Fernandez (Gustavo Fernandez Photography) Katherine DalPra (Owner of Green Diva Bridal) Katie Martin (Owner of Elegance & Simplicity and Editor-in-Chief of Eco-Beautiful Weddings®) Leslie Reichert (Author of The Joy of Green Cleaning) Louisa Shafia (Author of Lucid Food) Lyn Hicks (Owner of Harmony Hill Gardens) Marc Choyt (Owner of Reflective Images and publisher of http://www. fairjewelry. org (http://www. fairjewelry. org)) Michelle Garcia (Co-Owner of The Bleeding Heart Organic Bakery) Morgan Boszilkov (Owner of Natural Bridals) Nikki Cascone (Top Chef Season Four contestant and Owner of 24 Prince)
The Green Bride Guide’s “Green Wedding Experts” section allows couples to view each expert’s profile and blog, and to ask the experts specific questions about their wedding planning process.
"I'm thrilled to share my tips and tricks on eco-friendly food choices with the readers of the GBG,” said Green Wedding Expert Louisa Shafia, author of Lucid Food. “Food is an essential part of any joyous occasion. It's easy to make beautiful, elegant, and delicious meals while respecting the environment, and I'll be exploring the best ways to feed guests in a fashion that celebrates the occasion as well as the earth.”
Concern about the environment is a national priority, and many couples are looking for ways to go green. The average American wedding produces 400 pounds of garbage and 63 tons of CO2. With over 2 million weddings a year in the United States, small choices add up. “It is essential for engaged couples to take the time and investigate vendors for their wedding day,” said Green Wedding Experts blogger Katie Martin, Editor-in-Chief of Eco-Beautiful Weddings®. “Every green choice a couple makes gets us closer to literally changing the world. The Green Bride Guide is a wonderful tool for brides and grooms to find great eco-friendly resources.”
A recent study by The Green Bride Guide found that 85% of couples are concerned about “greenwashing,” the practice of companies passing off their non-green products and services as environmentally friendly. “With 40% of couples looking for green options this year, it has never been more important for wedding professionals to understand the environmental impacts of weddings,” says Kate. “In addition to helping couples, the ‘Green Wedding Experts’ section offers examples for professionals of companies employing best practices throughout the industry.” Eco-photographer and Green Wedding Expert Gustavo Fernández added, “I am excited to be part of the Green Bride Guide team as they are one of the leaders in the industry in promoting conscious living. I am looking forward to helping others conduct their businesses successfully while incorporating healthier alternatives for the environment.”
Kate Harrison has a background in environmental law and conservation. Her interest in environmental education and her experience planning her own green wedding in 2007 have made The Green Bride Guide the most comprehensive, easy-to-access resource for couples planning a green wedding. In 2009, Kate launched The Green Bride Guide website to help eco-conscious couples connect with local resources and find eco-friendly organizations in their area.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Nash
GBG Public Relations
(203) 996-6475
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