In honor of Earth day, we're sharing this eco-friendly recipe with you. Lavender lemonade will make a splash at your reception, rehearsal dinner or bridal shower. Simple and sweet, this drink would also make a great addition to your green or DIY themed wedding.

Lavender Lemonade

Ingredients:
3 cups sugar
7 sprigs lavender (stems and buds), plus additional for garnish
2 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 12 lemons)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes)


Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring one gallon of water and the sugar to a boil. Remove from heat; add 7 lavender sprigs and lemon and lime juices. Cool to room temperature, strain, and chill. Serve on ice, with additional lavender for garnish.

Servings: Makes about 16 servings.
You can view the recipe, and other ideas for using lavender, at Enamor Events blog.

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We just had to share Crystal's outdoor spring bridal session, shot by the lovely Christine Gosch. This whimsical shoot took place at a venue called Out Under the Trees - a 15 acre farm in Angleton, TX full of gorgeous natural backdrops. Christine said Crystal's bridals were "effortless" and that this was definitely one of her favorite sessions to date! We have to agree.

Photographer: Christine Gosch / Venue: Out Under the Trees / Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Christine Gosch is a featured vendor and part of the Woodlands Bride Vendor Guide. She is a passionate photographer who strives to create charming, natural & romantic images. Check out her vendor listing and connect with Christine!
 
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I am adoring the details of this lavender + mint earthy chic wedding so much, I just had to share it with you. This wedding took place in the woodlands of Washington State and was captured brilliantly by Aubrey Jo Photography. 

Hello! Today, I am so excited to share these handmade paper wreaths and wedding decor with you! The best part is they are made by one of The Woodlands' own resident, Katie Lloyd of Anthology on Main!  I chatted with Katie about her flowers and how brides could get one customized for their own wedding!


WB: What inspired you to create your handmade paper wreaths and decor? 
KL: Last year I had seen a lot of paper wreaths, however, most of those wreaths used new paper and I wanted a greener alternative, so I turned to used books. Whenever possible I use older hardcover books as the paper quality is far superior to paperbacks. I use various fiction titles but avoid genres that tend to have offensive words and phrases.

WB: This is a perfect product for an eco-conscious bride! Can you tell us about your materials? 
KL: I use 99% of each and every book and believe strongly in the "waste not, want not" philosophy. From one book I am able to make rosettes, carnations, pom pom garlands (coming very soon to the shop!), and ornaments (coming later this year). I also upcycle the hardcovers into purses and journals, as well as make my own paper from the scraps of the above projects and use this handmade paper for more rosettes and notecards. 

WB: Okay, so if a bride wanted to purchase one of your products, what would she need to know?
KL: The wreaths and kissing balls in my shop can both be customized. I offer 29 color choices for the flowers and the clients' choice of ribbon color for the kissing balls, all free of charge. I currently offer six sizes of kissing balls and am able to take requests for different sizes of wreaths. Further customization can be added to an order for additional fees. These options include color matching, such as matching a kissing ball to the same shade as a bridesmaid dress, as well as the choice of book titles used.
 
For custom orders, a potential client simply needs to contact me through my Etsy shop with their requests: quantity, sizes, colors, etc. Once we have worked through all the details I create a custom listing for them in my shop where they then purchase their personalized and unique order! Right now my lead time for creating a custom order is approximately 3 months.  

Photo by Tilt Shift Studios