Instead of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, Kerry Hawk is adding green to the mix.
Hawk, owner of Blue Sky Events, started coordinating green weddings two years ago after a couple requested an eco-friendly wedding.
“I learn a lot from my brides,” Hawk said, “and I encourage others to think about it.”
Blue Sky Events will have a booth at Friday’s Green Business Expo at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. Attendees can learn about other local green services and products at the expo, which will feature a Green University, where speakers will discuss topics relating to business and the environment.
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As summer approaches, businesses like Shelley’s Bridal Boutique Inc. in West Dundee that are part of the $70 billion wedding industry can count on more than the grass turning green.
Shelley Murray, founder and owner of the shop, gives her customers the environmentally-friendly option of purchasing pre-worn fabric that is re-sewn into a one-of-a-kind gown. The process, she says, shows off each bride’s unique taste and creates the equivalent of a couture gown wholly made from recycled material.
“Brides can purchase a couple of sample gowns, rather than having to buy new parts. The samples sewn together can be the interior and the outer shell of the dress,” Murray said.
Murray also offers dresses that incorporate or are made from “peace silk,” a type of silk that is produced using an unconventional method. Traditional silk-making requires killing silk pupae or worms before they emerge from their cocoons. Peace silk production allows the pupae to grow and emerge as adult moths, after which time the silk is produced from cocoons found in the wild.
Murray’s environmentally-conscious gowns range from $2,600 to $5,000.
A growing number of the estimated 2.3 million brides and grooms each year are seeking ways to make their big day environmentally friendly. From recycled gowns to propane-fueled limousines, businesses that provide wedding venues, services and products are turning up solutions to satisfy these “green” customers.
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