We’re all connected.
Connected to each other and this planet we call home.
I believe we can all do a little more to help protect Mother Nature and keep this planet looking beautiful and that goes for wedding planning!  Ebs and I came together to come up with ideas to recycle items and make a wedding just a little more green.  And maybe even save you a little green too.  Today’s detail is…
Reclaimed Wood.
I love finding old wood.  There’s so much character with it’s dents and scratches.  *sigh* There are lots of different ways to find old wood.  You can search your local Architectural Salvage place.  Most metro places have one.  They are a gold mind for all things old and character filled.  On occasion I’ve come across a great piece at a thrift store as well.  But you definitely have to be patient to find something that way.  Or if you’re lucky enough to have a father that hasn’t moved in 50 years and is a secret hoarder you’re sure to find something amazing.

Old windows can be reused for anything from seating charts to menus and event programs.  Hang them from a tree for a unique ceremony alter.  Or even as a photo booth backdrop.  For my brother’s wedding they went ‘dumpster diving’ so to speak in my father’s collection of wood.  We even found old tongue and groove floor boards for a project in our babies room!  Anyone with a farm or ranch is sure to have scraps of wood just laying around waiting for you to give it a second life!

Don’t be shy and use your imagination!  Your details will be unique and tell a story.  And best of all, make Mother Nature happy.

xoxo – Rachael

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