About Soi-Meme: The Independent eco-bridal salon

Come and meet Jen Boulden (co-founder, Idealbite), Tracy Hepler (co-founder, Yourdailythread.com) and Dana LaRue (founder, thebrokeassbride.com) and get tips from the experts on how to navigate through the Internet like a pro and find the best stuff for your green wedding online!

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Sarah Shewey (Pink Cloud), Paige Anderson Appel (Bash Eco Events), and Arley Ann Laman (Event Me!) are three green wedding planners that are coming together to share their ideas, design inspirations, and hilarious stories about planning green weddings.

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Justina Blakeney and her sister Faith, own a crafty green design studio called Compai and are the authors of the popular DIY book series “99 Ways to…” Justina will be at Soi-Meme asking us: Why get married in a veil shipped from 1000’s of miles away when you can easily upcycle one from items that may be hidden in the depths of your closet? Come join us for unique and creative solutions.

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Sarah Bay Williams, author of the forthcoming book THE DIGITAL SHOEBOX: HOW TO ORGANIZE, FIND, AND SHARE YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS will share her foolproof method so you’ll never lose track of your precious memories, especially those from these halcyon days leading up to your wedding.

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Since 2006, Pink Cloud Events has offered the most attentive eco-friendly wedding planning services to newly engaged couples around the world. Our approach to planning a wedding does not stop at what color your flower arrangements will be or whether to offer fish or chicken as an alternative to your filet mignon. We dig a little deeper, we want a little more. On a daily basis, Pink Cloud researches and interviews “green” products and services to learn more about how we can deepen our commitment to sustainability and share incredible resources and ideas with incredible people.

We have had the pleasure to throw many super fun, “green” weddings and parties that received critical acclaim from media giants such as Treehugger, Planet Green, and NPR…but we are most excited about once again throwing our doors wide-open and inviting wedding industry professionals, brides-to-be, and their families to join us at Soi-Meme. We plan to make it a great celebration and beautiful day for planning a fun and stylish wedding that maintains the smallest footprint for your crowded dance floor. We’re very excited to meet you and share the love!

The James Irvine Garden at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, also known as Seiryu-en or “Garden of the Clear Stream” is an unexpected haven within the exciting environs of Downtown LA. Featuring a 170 ft. stream flowing from a waterfall at the upper reaches of the garden, blooming trees and foliage and the sound of cascading water, the garden was recently converted into an eco-friendly space utilizing water-saving irrigation methods and solar lighting.

Space for on-site receptions at JACCC will accommodate 50 – 700 people.

Good Gracious! Events is a leading event design, wedding consulting and catering firm founded in 1988 by 
Pauline Parry. Today, thanks to long-standing clients who turn to us for unique design and food presentations, innovative planning and attention to detail, Good Gracious! is an industry leader and a multiple award winner.

But the greatest honor we have been awarded is not a trophy; it’s not something we can place on a bookshelf, nor would we want to! Because this award is the trust of our clients with whom we have created lasting relationships and who return to us again and again. We look forward to helping you celebrate the next special moment of your life with gracious style. 

Good Gracious! will be serving fabulous hors d’oeuvres throughout the day.

Imagine the Caribbean Sea, a beachside cabana without electricity or telephones, only the sound of birds and the murmur of sea waves to lull you to sleep at night. This is Azulik villas in Tulum, a small cluster of fifteen private beachfront villas with a spectacular view of the Caribbean Sea. The villas are fully constructed of fine local hardwoods, with a large private deck to enjoy the spectacular sea view to the East and a series of ceiling to floor windows to enjoy the tropical jungle to the West.

Azulik was designed with couples in mind: spend your entire vacation hidden away in your own private Azulik villa requesting room service. Stimulate your senses and relax with an in-room massage. Or take your vacation one step further: embrace your union in a ritual of love on the splendid beaches of Tulum. Choose a Mayan Spiritual Ceremony to create a unique experience unlike no other.

Did you get the memo? Eco, sustainable, green, (however you like to say it) is no longer twigs + nuts! Not only granola + birkenstocks! It’s been upgraded + revamped. It’s now refined, visionary, luxurious, and hip. bash eco-events is about all these things. Whether it’s a birthday party, a baby shower, bar mitzvah, or that most momentous day…. your wedding, we are there to find a way to bring your unique vision to life, while keeping an eye on Mother Earth. It’s not about vegan, (but we can do that), it’s not about hippy-dippy (but we can do that too). We are about the latest + greatest event design whether that be rustic chic, desert destination, or cosmopolitan cool. It can all happen with a little less dent on the environment and your guests will leave without so much of a mumble about 'green’, 'eco’, 'treehugger’. Stop by our water cooler and let’s wax lyrical about the new creativity in eco-events.

*And to spread the love, each time a client hires us a portion of our fee goes to TreePeople to plant more oxygen generating trees in our concrete city.

Conserving our resources helps us continue to bring our clients the best possible products at the best possible prices. BBJ Linen is proud to introduce a wonderful new fabric made of Recycled Plastic Bottles (with a “1” designation), which we have named Botela Damask. Natural Botela Damask (to be seen at Soi-Meme) is the first 100% recycled fabric added to BBJ Linen’s inventory and we are pleased to offer a linen so beautiful today…from what once would have been the waste of yesterday!

Cakes by the “Pound” by Mendy K. Pound is a licensed cake studio specializing in custom designed edible works of art. Each of our cakes are European style, made to order from scratch. We believe the quality of the ingredients Truly do make a difference, and strive to seek out the best “stuff” available for your cake. We work closely with you to make sure each centerpiece cake is unique and reflects your personality and sense of style, even down to the stand it sits.

Right now, 1.1 billion people on the planet don’t have access to clean and safe drinking water. That’s one in six of us.

charity: water is a non profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. We give 100% of the money raised to direct project costs, funding sustainable clean water solutions in areas of greatest need. Just $20 can give one person in a developing nation clean water for 20 years.

Girari Sustainable Furniture is a Los Angeles based designer, manufacturer and distributor of sustainably designed furniture for sale to the architectural/design industry and for rent to the event industry.

A majority in content of the furniture is hand cast and finished from recycled aluminum. In addition, other sustainable materials, such as recycled polyester fabrics, recycled foam and reclaimed wood are used.

Girari’s line is primarily tables, chairs and stools, for dining, hospitality and display uses. Its signature designs employ glass, acrylic and metal.

With warehouses from Los Angeles to Vancouver, B.C., Girari offers its most popular designs for rent to the event, meeting and wedding industries.

The Green Life promises “eco-friendly living with the utmost style” and proves that high style can come at a low impact to the environment. A selection of products from The Green Life’s seemingly boundless offerings includes: organic and stylish bed linens by Amenity Home, reusable water bottles by Earthlust, chic hair care by Hamadi, all natural skin care from 100% Pure and Pangea Organics, recycled plastic Green Toys, reusable shopping bags by Envirosax, and bamboo dining accessories by Bambu.

Carrying such wedding registry staples as bed linens, towel sets, glassware, cookware, serving pieces, home décor accessories, and artwork – an online wedding registry service was a natural fit for The Green Life. Couples who enjoy supporting local businesses and want to ensure their wedding day is not a cause for waste or environmental damage can choose from over 1,000 products for their new life together.

All orders on www.TheGreenLifeCo.com will receive free shipping with the code:SOIMEME

We use fresh, local, organic ingredients and are continually transitioning to more sustainable preparations to bring you clean, homemade, delicious and beautiful food. And because we focus on a pescatarian diet, the cost of our top-notch food isn’t out of your daily budget, encouraging you to eat deliciously and well for yourself and others every day. We believe in connection to a greater personal awareness through the act of eating, and we act on that belief in everything we do to prepare your food. Fresh-Local-Organic-Don’t Panic!

O.N.E. was established in 2005 by Brazilian entrepreneur Rodrigo Veloso to provide consumers with all‐natural, functional beverages as an alternative to the highly artificial energy drinks and soft drinks. O.N.E. current product portfolio includes 7 SKUs: O.N.E. Coconut Water, O.N.E. Amazon Acai, O.N.E. Cashew Fruit, O.N.E. Coffee Fruit and O.N.E. Water. O.N.E. believes in responsible beverage industry leadership, creating profitable growth in harmony with environmental sustainability and good corporate citizenship. O.N.E. strives to work at political and diplomatic levels to promote sustainable business, to establish relationships with local communities from which we are sourcing our products and to serve as an example of Conscious Capitalism in the beverage industry.

Paperless Post is an online custom stationer that was founded in 2008 by a brother and sister from New York City who believe that aesthetics and efficiency can go hand in hand. They created the company just in time for their 23rd and 25th birthdays.

At Paperless Post, we seek to redefine the tradition of paper stationery so that people can send custom, personalized invitations and announcements with the same thought and care as previous generations, but the way we communicate today: online. Paperless Post stationery is as tasteful as its tangible counterpart, but it also makes life simpler. In minutes, members can send out invitations for any occasion- dinner parties, anniversaries, save the dates – whenever they want to send something more personal than a simple email or awkward PDF. After sending, they can then monitor as guests receive and reply to their invitations.

ART. SUSTAINABILITY. PHILANTHROPY
Harmony, health and beauty radiate through a gown that is artfully crafted with natural fibers, colors, peace silks and pure processes. Each gown is created with selective materials and is full of hand detail and care. The silk is organically raised or collected in the wild and is woven in a small village. Colors are formed from using the fibers’ raw color or by a natural coloring process that uses earth matter. Sources and processes are trusted and certified. PURIDEE is complete with giving back and sends seven percent of sales to an organization that helps children living in and around the skid row area of Los Angeles.

Safiya is a natural bath & body product line that merges natural and eco-friendly ingredients with luxurious indulgence. All Safiya products are made with natural ingredients and contain no parabens, phthalates, or harsh preservatives. Safiya’s philosophy is to provide you with the finest, purest natural and organic products, but never at the risk of neglecting your need to feel beautiful and smell delicious. Our products are packaged in recyclable plastic and our labels are made from compostable, corn based label films with environmentally friendly, recyclable adhesives and printed with soy-based inks. Our products are perfect for adding an eco-friendly, personal touch to your wedding – whether it be the perfect favors or a luxurious bridesmaid’s gift. Who says you can’t be beautiful and green?

“Couture Florals with a Conscience”

Seed is an eco-friendly floral design studio located in the heart of West Hollywood. Our focus is to bring our clients an affordable yet personal touch by specializing in eco-friendly weddings, events, corporate spaces and private homes. We source our beautiful blooms locally from certified organic or biodynamic growers. Utilizing environmentally friendly containers such as recycled glass, recycled boxes wrapped in hemp fabric, vintage and biodegradable containers is our signature trademark!

Flowers are often an overlooked element of eco-friendly decor, and now we have made it easy for eco-conscious companies, event planners, individuals, and brides to go green in every color. Our arrangements are filled with the essence of fresh air, life & artistry, to bring the beauty of nature into every event we design. Creating exceptional events that tantalize all of your senses is our specialty.

Seed offers simple, natural and elegant custom flower arrangements for your special event, anywhere you dream of!

Emily and Rachelle grew up inspired by each of their grandmothers’ artistic and eclectic expressions of life. The imprint that Mary Wiley and Norma Jean Valentine left on their girls is widely responsible for the creative endeavors they both felt drawn to pursue. After discovering a common enthusiasm to revamp the paper industry with their wealth of creative aspirations, Emily and Rachelle founded their partnership, and Wiley Valentine was born. Specializing in the age old craft of letterpress as well as flat printing options, Wiley Valentine invitations fit a wide array of budgets. After 5 years in the business, Wiley Valentine has become a leader in the industry, capturing that perfect blend of vintage and modern styles that is so beloved by brides everywhere. 

We hold with paramount importance the commitment to reduce our carbon footprint and to produce our paper delights at the highest creative level.  To date, all paper that Wiley Valentine prints is either 100% recycled PSC or 100% cotton, a natural, renewable resource (no trees . . . yay!!), and we maintain our environmental standards for everything we create.

Planning your wedding in an eco friendly manner is cost effective and fun. Aligning the celebration of your love in a manner that is respectful to the earth and all her creatures will add to your bliss. Our stylish and unique eco friendly custom floral arrangements are suitable for lavish or intimate events. The flowers in our bouquets are organic, eco Friendly and extra special because the farmers and the earth are treated with respect 

The International Design Staff at Wisteria Lane is fluent in flowers. We take pride in providing you with more than innovative floral designs. Every customer is special and each request is handled with love and care. Unique Services include:  Eco Friendly and Organic flowers, Consultation in “Greening” your event, and Petal Perker Service.

A portion of the proceeds of every arrangement benefits a Charity of your choice.