Repurpose Recyle Reuse

In our off time, the team at Inspirations by Gina love to go to eclectic consignment stores and thrift shops to see what we can find for our clients. One of our favorite places to go is Urban Ore in Berkeley, CA. You never know what you might find there. Since repurposing and recycling is so cool and hip and at the same time helps out our beautiful planet and the fragile eco system, we thought you might like how various wagons are used.

Green Weddings

It might be the fall in many parts of the country, but here in Northern California, we are having our usual Indian summer and the garden is still producing a bumper crop. Do you know that 90% of wedding favors are thrown out after the wedding? Why not be “green” and have favors for your guests that they can reuse? We love the idea of using herbs or succulents as favors. It adds a touch of greenery to the guest tables, make a great conversation piece and guests can take them home and plant them.

 Place Cards on Grass

Courtesy of Hot Ref Blog

Courtesy of Hot Ref Blog

 Centerpieces and Table Numbers

Courtesy of  Pinterest

Courtesy of Pinterest

 Herbs in a Pot as Favors

Courtesy of Brides.com

Courtesy of Brides.com

Succulents aren’t just for the backyard

The weather is stormy outside and we love staying indoors this time of year and looking at cute DIY ideas for our clients. Why not give your guests plantable succulents! Succulents are easy plants to grow because they are drought resistant and can withstand colder climates better than some other plants. We like these easy DIY succulent wedding favors which can double as place cards too. The succulents were placed in tea cups that can be gathered from thrift stores, flea markets, garage and estate sales. The more you mismatch them, the better!

Courtesy of www.sandiegoabc.com

Here is another example of what you can do with succulents. They are great for decorating and the possibilites are endless. Check out these succulents in cigar boxes. What is there not to love about these?

Courtesy of Grey Likes Weddings

A New Spin on The Old Boutonniere

Looking for unusual and unique boutonnieres for your groom and his groomsmen?  Want to think out the box and give your groom and his groomsmen a chance to really reflect who they are as individuals?  Check out this boutonniere from SF Bay Area floral designer Erin Rosenow.

Courtesy of Erin Rosenow

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