Band...Check!

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Marksberry-Big-Band/222390639879?ref=share

I signed on with a band yesterday! Marksberry (from Cincinnati-ish) is a 10 piece band led by Don Bill (a friend from college, Brent's, dad). They play all sorts of music...40's big band, 50's & 60's rock & roll, 70's, 80's, 90's pop...

I have to admit they're not my greenest choice thus far. If I were to choose music based on its minimal footprintedness (we'll call that a word) it would be a small totally unplugged band with a short distance to travel. The positive to my choice is, however, that they do not require lights and spots and spinning disco balls. From what I understand, they don't have huge amps so hopefully their electrical usage can stay on the low end. (I sure hope they carpool...)

I think this group will do a great job of getting the full spectrum of guests on their feet and moving (not just the under 30 crowd). I'm also happy that we can support a friend's family's business.

Bring your dancing shoes.

Getting Hitched and Going Green

Link: http://www.thegreenbrideguide.com/

When Adam and I got engaged a couple months ago (October 2nd to be exact) I began to sift through all things wedding related. Ok, ok, if we're being honest I booked our reception venue in June but hey, we got a Saturday in the fall like we wanted. Even with 15 months lead time, we had to settle for a 9/11 date because it was the ONLY one available. My new slogan: "Born on Pearl Harbor Day, Married on September 11th".

I digress...I started researching environmentally friendly weddings and started to learn all sorts of stuff I didn't know. I figured this is potentially the largest event Adam and I will ever throw, we have nearly a year to plan it, why NOT be as nice to the earth as reasonably possible? What a great opportunity to educate myself, my family and friends, and small town vendors about what it means to be green. (Adam is possibly a little less gung-ho about the idea, but is supportive and plays along like a good fiance.)

How am I planning to make our wedding earth-friendly? Glad you asked! When picking a product or service for the event, I'm aiming for one of 3 philosophies:

1) Less is more.
2) Buy local/organic/fair trade/recycled/reusable...
3) Be charitable.

That's it in a nutshell! I plan to post as I make decisions, find unique ideas, yadda yadda. I'm open to suggestions and would love to hear your thoughts!