Greener Services

Options for planning your event without compromising your sustainable philosophies.

By their very nature, weddings, parties and special celebrations are a source of left overs and waste. Extra food, paper goods, and the resources used for travel to the event all contribute to the carbon footprint your celebration has created.

It can be a challenge to balance the effort to conserve resources while hosting an event that is all you envision. We understand that going green, especially for a special occasion celebration, may not be practical, but every little bit helps. We have members who understand your desire go green and have the experience to help you incorporate resource conserving techniques into your celebration.

Check back as we add more members who have joined the Green Bride Brigade!

Greener Bakers & Wedding Cakes

Marneycakes

www.Marneycakes.com
631-499-2744

Isn't it wonderful that the greener and sustainability movements have gained enough momentum that even a baker can cost-effectively source ingredients and practices to offer vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free and humanely-produced products? We congratulate Marneycakes on making delicious, gorgeous and sustainably sourced wedding and celebration cakes that are a perfect finale for any celebration. There will be no sacrifice in flavor, quality or service. When you serve a slice of Marneycakes, you can be sure that your guests will leave with the sweet taste of the party still dancing in their heads…and also impressed that a sustainably sourced product can achieve this level of quality. If you are a Green Bride, Marneycakes is the baker for you! Contact her now to arrange a tasting.

Greener Photographer

Vivid Visions Photo-Graphics

www.vividvisionsphoto.com
631-765-3572

Vivid Visions Photo-Graphics is the first photography studio on Long Island to earn the Greener Photography Premier designation. Photography is fraught with environmental issues most particularly related to the chemicals used in developing and printing the images. But, from the less wasteful practices of the studio and office, to the Green Strategy posted on the website, Vivid Visions Photo-Graphics puts into practice the well-worn but still very relevant "reduce, reuse, recycle."

Greener Catering

The Fifth Season

www.thefifth-season.com
631-477-8500

With everyone jumping on the eco-friendly bandwagon lately, it's getting difficult to find someone who gives the green/sustainable/earth friendly movement more than just lip service. As far as caterers go, the eco-friendly bride or host can stop looking. The Fifth Season Caterers are the real deal. This former Greenport favorite, and now based in Port Jefferson, brings back to the East End their famously fresh, local, seasonal and organic fare in the form of off-premises catering. The variety of their menu assures a favorite for any palate that is produced from sustainably harvested ingredients-sashimi from sustainable seafood, farm fresh local produce, artisanal cheeses-food that connects us to the Earth and each other. All of that aside, a Fifth Season meal is simply delicious, presented to you and your guests in a manner that keeps waste to minimum, and satisfaction at a premium. Find out more about The Fifth Season's sustainable practices and of course their fabulous menu at their beautiful website.

Greener Venue

Salt Air Farm

Country Estate Weddings
(631) 734-4180
www.SaltAirFarm.com

Salt Air Farm embodies the term sustainability. A wedding venue, flower farm and B&B, this property has covered all the bases for any special occasion celebration, or weekend getaway. Prudence Heston, part of a 12 generation farm family in Cutchogue, emphasizes individuality while offering guests a glimpse into the world of a working family farm. The flowers, fruits and honey are produced and harvested on site. The farm to fork philosophy is practiced regularly here, with guests encouraged participate. In fact, the weddings hosted at the Salt Air Farm directly support the expansion of acreage used for flower production, allowing the farm to grow at a pace that is manageable and well, sustainable. If you envisioned a grand celebration with a tiny footprint, the Salt Air Farm is the place to be.