Hey Everyone,

So we have a couple exciting things going on this week.  We’re being featured on Green Box Top’s National site and you can get $150 worth of wedding cards for $50.  Check it out soon as the deal ends Tuesday night.

Also this week we’re participating in a giveaway from WeddingInviteLove.  Enter by 9pm on Friday June 10th for  your chance to win a grab bag of 66 different items.  Check out the details here!

We’re running a deal on Weddingful starting today!  For $49 you can get $150 worth of wedding cards.  This can be used on any combination of Save the Dates, Invitations, RSVP cards, and Thank-you cards.  This deal will be running for 1 week and will be valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

Please visit http://www.weddingful.com/deals for more info and check out our catalog to view our designs!

After talking with many brides, one thing we’ve noticed is that many people have difficulties in finding green wedding favours. Well the search is over.  Tree Beginnings offers a wide selection of customizable, eco-friendly favours.  From honeys and teas to flower and tree seeds, they have it all.

Started in 1993 by Sheila and Rick Sheffield, they decided to give away saplings as favours at their own wedding. Rick ran a tree seed business and they wanted their favours to reflect their passion for the environment.

What makes Tree Beginnings unique?
All of their eco favors are personalized and they all have thank you messages which the bride and groom can customize.  Having been around since 1993, they have developed a great reputation as well.

One customer commented,
“Thank you so much for your quick service and the beautiful favors. They were just what we thought they’d be, and out guests received them very well. My new wife cried when she saw and read them — which is always a good sign! Thanks again for the quick and professional service and a quality product that became a really nice part of our reception.

Sincerely,
Chris”

So what makes Tree Beginnings eco-friendly?
99% of their products are from nature, they use recycled & handmade natural papers, natural wood moss, and shredded paper for packaging. They operate out of an old farmhouse with no fancy modern furniture.  They really believe in what they do and offer quality gifts at affordable prices.  It’s a great way to add a touch of green to your wedding day, and let your gift make an impact on your friends and family for years to come.

Check them out at treebeginnings.ca, and if you’re looking for other green wedding vendors check out our partners page.

Congratulations to Sarah L. who was the winner of our draw at the Grassroots Wedding Fair in Vancouver, B.C. Sarah has won 200 wedding invitations for her wedding on September 10th!

It was a rainy day for the Grassroots Wedding Fair, however that did not stop green-minded brides and grooms from meeting with local and eco-friendly wedding vendors.

Some of the vendors include our favourite videographer, Avinhouse. Amoda Flowers who specializes in organic, local, and fair trade flowers. Kiss My Flash, a local eco-friendly photography team that has a unique storytelling style, and Spark Jewellery who lovingly makes jewellery out of 100% recycled silver.

Thank you to everyone who came by our booth. If you missed us and are interested in our wedding invitations, fill out our request form and we will send you a sample in the mail!

On Sunday February 20th, Heritage Hall will be hosting the 1st  Vancouver Bridal Swap.  This event gives brides the opportunity to sell gently used items from their weddings to those planning for their upcoming weddings.  There will also be a variety of wedding vendors on hand and some great prizes to be won.

Get some great deals and do your part to minimize your wedding’s impact on the environment by reusing some great items!  For more information on the Bridal Swap check out their website or purchase a ticket here.

Tina & Sandro were married on December 31^st, 2010 at the Ancaster Old Mill.  The Old Mill has been at the centre of more than 200 years of local history in Ancaster.  The current mill was built in 1863, but was converted to a Restaurant in 1979.

The old mill provided a beautiful setting for this New Year’s Eve wedding.  Dinner consisted of seasonal food, such as Squash Soup and seasonal vegetables, and the dessert included organic ice cream.

We also did their Save the Dates, Invitations, and RSVP cards, all of which were environmentally friendly.

Congratulations Tina & Sandro!

Check out their New Year’s Eve themed wedding invitation!

Come see us at the Grass Roots Wedding Fair on February 12th at Heritage Hall. The Grassroots Wedding Fair is Vancouver’s first and only green wedding fair and helps brides and grooms plan a locally rooted and eco-friendly wedding.

Come by our booth to say hi, and enter our draw to win free wedding invitations. We’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. You will also have the opportunity of winning numerous door prizes, including our gift of 100 Thank you cards in our Lovely Birdy design.

February 12th, 2011 – Vancouver, Canada
Heritage Hall, Main and 15th
11:00 am – 4pm
Tickets are $15.00 with $2.50 from every entrant going to the Environmental Youth Alliance’s Seed Project. Tickets are available at the door.

We are holding a draw for free tickets! If you would like to enter, follow us on twitter or become a fan of Something Green on Facebook. Leave a comment below to let us know your Twitter or Facebook name.

We’d like to congratulate Heather Toomer who is getting married on August 20^th, and has won 200 cards for her wedding.

This was our second time participating at Indie I Do, and it was another great event.  There were quite a few new vendors from last year, some of which were also eco-friendly.

Some of the vendors included Olla Urban Flower Project, which provides locally grown and ethically sourced flowers.  The ladies from the East Vanity Parlour provided us with some burlesque dancing with some nostalgic flair.  And we can’t forget the delicious BBQ foods (as well as entertainment) that we enjoyed from Memphis Mike’s BBQ.

Thank you to everyone who came by our booth.  We hope to see you again soon, as we’ll be participating at the Grass Roots Wedding Fair for the second year in a row at Heritage Hall on February 12^th.

Come see us at the Indie I Do Wedding Show on January 22^nd at Heritage Hall.  The Indie I Do Wedding Show caters to a diverse crowd, and has something for offbeat, gay and lesbian, and also traditional couples. Independent vendors and designers from Vancouver will be showcasing their products and services.

Come by our booth to say hi, and enter our draw.  We’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.  The first 30 people to enter the show also get free swag bags loaded with tonnes of great stuff!

Are you getting married and are in the Vancouver area?  Drop us a line at info@sgreencards.com and we’ll hook you up with some free passes!  Hope to see you there!

- Corinne & Jahzel