The Green Bride Guide - Everything You Need to Plan a Green Wedding

For over 27 years, Alisa Gravitz has led Green America, the national green economy organization. Green America (formerly Co-op America) develops marketplace solutions to social and environmental problems with a key focus on tackling climate change, building fair trading systems, stopping corporate abuse and growing the green economy. Green America's major events and publications include Green Festivals, the Green Business Conference, National Green Pages and Real Green. Green America operates the nation’s largest green business and green consumer networks.

Ms. Gravitz is a leading expert on how families and businesses can "go green," saving money and resources. She is also a nationally recognized leader in the social investment industry. She authored Green America's acclaimed Guide to Social Investing, with over a million copies in print and the popular Guide to Community Investing. The 1% in Community Campaign, a joint program of Green America and the Social Investment Forum, has moved over $2 billion into community investments from social investment portfolios.

In this podcast, Ms. Gravitz discusses the importance of going green, and her thoughts on the future of the green movement.

Jacklyn Greenberg of JAGstudios: Conscious Photography for Conscious People

Post date: Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 23:47

jacklyn greenberg

Jacklyn Greenberg is the owner of JAGstudios, one of the hottest and fastest growing photography studios on the East Coast, in Connecticut, and all of New England! JAGstudios was voted one of the Best Photography Studios in New Haven Advocate's Best of New Haven 2007, 2008 and 2009. It was also a Top 10 winner WEDCOMP - International Wedding Photography Competition - 2008, 2009. Jacklyn is committed to a green mission in her business, and has started the Green Photographer's Blog to help other photographers share ideas about going green.

In this podcast, Jacklyn Greenberg discusses how she got into photography and how eco-friendly photography can actually be.

Jonathon Bailor of CameraRenter: A Green Alternative to Disposable Cameras

Post date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 14:32

Download the transcript: bailor.doc

jonathan bailor

Jonathan Bailor is one half of the founding team of CameraRenter.com. He and his partner Michael Cartwright conceived of CameraRenter, LLC as a more reliable and eco-friendly friendly solution than using disposable cameras, and they have cherished the opportunity ever since. While CameraRenter has been praised by organizations such as The Seattle Times, the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), the International Special Events Society (ISES), the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), Microsoft’s Director of Events, WedNet, the Seattle Wedding Show, Junebug Weddings, nwBrideTV, The Green Bride Guide, Expo NW, ClubCorp, as well as countless event professionals, brides, grooms, and event planners, Michael and Jonathan’s favorite part of CameraRenter is being able to ensure that their clients miss nothing and remember and share everything from the best days of their lives.

In this podcast, Jonathan Bailor talks about how CameraRenter got its start as a budget- and earth-friendly alternative to disposable cameras.

Kate Harrison Talks about Going Green on Your Wedding Day

Post date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 15:55

Courtesy of the Wedding Podcast Network, this podcast features Kate Harrison, the founder and CEO of the Green Bride Guide, talking about eco-chic weddings.

Jennifer Stambolsky of Earthy Affair: Small Company, Big Values

Post date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 14:09

Download the transcript: stambolsky.doc

jennifer stambolsky

Jennifer Stambolsky is the founder of EarthlyAffair.com, an eco-friendly wedding invitation boutique. She enjoys working one-on-one with environmentally conscious brides and helping them create customizable invitations. At home, she exercises the greener side of her creativity by continually finding new uses for old things.

In this podcast, Jennifer discusses her how she started Earthly Affair, and why going green is important in her business.

Gwendolyn Gleason: Couture for the Eco-Chic Bride

Post date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 23:19

Download the transcript: gwendolyn gleason text.doc

gwendolyn gleason

For a decade, Gwendolyn Gleason worked as a design consultant in Italy, for major design houses in the sport industry and only recently returned to the United States, bringing with her inspiration and insight. Her travels took her to Paris, London, Prague, Amsterdam and Berlin as well, where she immersed herself in culture and couture and was featured in Italian fashion magazines like Mondo Uomo and Uomo Vogue. But her native America still called to her so she returned in the spring of 1997 to regroup and handle family responsibilities. That's when she conceived of the eco-chic designs that became Gwendolyn Gleason Couture.

“My design philosophy embraces a woman’s femininity. My clothing details flatter the shape and diminish imperfections…making the body look slender and trim…with colors that are flattering to all skin types, not following any color forecast."

Each piece is designed with the most discriminating client in mind. From the delicate detail in her bridal and evening couture to the fine finishes in the line of sculptures accessories, Gwendolyn’s designs are beautifully unique.

In this podcast, Gwendolyn speaks about her work to find gorgeous and eco-friendly alternative fabrics to create beautiful gowns.