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Lana and Jeff Biggsby are an environmentally-conscious couple living in the green city of Portland -- so when it came time to plan their nuptials, they hosted a dream wedding of epically eco-friendly proportions.
When Lana was young, she had elaborate visions of her big day. “Of course my wedding was completely opposite of that,” she said.
The couple focused on a sustainable wedding, composed of reused, recycled and repurposed materials. They sourced textiles, mason jars and more from local thrift stores, and made all of their gift-worthy centerpieces and wedding favors by hand.
Even the bride’s wedding gown was made from recycled materials. She used her own vintage slip as the foundation for the dress and then had it custom tailored with layers of ruffles from old curtains. “Nothing new had to be purchased,” she said of her gown.
Another way the couple saved was by catering the event potluck style. Lana added, “My husband loves buffets, so that was the perfect way to tie in the food and solve our problem -- but also to help us stay very budget conscious.”
In total, the Biggsbys spent $3,000 on their budget-friendly, 100-person wedding, succeeding in throwing a memorable, eco-conscious event at an affordable price. “I wanted to show that you can have a beautiful wedding, but you don’t have to break the bank,” Lana added. “It can be sustainable and eco-friendly.” -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=terms.html/) It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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Lana and Jeff Biggsby are an environmentally-conscious couple living in the green city of Portland -- so when it came time to plan their nuptials, they hosted a dream wedding of epically eco-friendly proportions.
When Lana was young, she had elaborate visions of her big day. “Of course my wedding was completely opposite of that,” she said.
The couple focused on a sustainable wedding, composed of reused, recycled and repurposed materials. They sourced textiles, mason jars and more from local thrift stores, and made all of their gift-worthy centerpieces and wedding favors by hand.
Even the bride’s wedding gown was made from recycled materials. She used her own vintage slip as the foundation for the dress and then had it custom tailored with layers of ruffles from old curtains. “Nothing new had to be purchased,” she said of her gown.
Another way the couple saved was by catering the event potluck style. Lana added, “My husband loves buffets, so that was the perfect way to tie in the food and solve our problem -- but also to help us stay very budget conscious.”
In total, the Biggsbys spent $3,000 on their budget-friendly, 100-person wedding, succeeding in throwing a memorable, eco-conscious event at an affordable price. “I wanted to show that you can have a beautiful wedding, but you don’t have to break the bank,” Lana added. “It can be sustainable and eco-friendly.” -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. (http://start.westnet.ca/newstempch.php?article=terms.html/) It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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