Archive for April, 2011

Vendor Highlights: Fig Media April 27, 2011 No Comments

In the last month I have been meeting vendors right and left. It was refreshing to finally sit down and speak one-on-one with Andrew from Fig Media. I met Andrew through Mina, with Swan Events, who encouraged me to look at a recent green wedding Fig was a part of. Actually, they were more than [...]

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Eco-Fabulous: Green Metropolis Fair April 24, 2011 No Comments

For Earth Month this year, Mindful Metropolis held the Green Metropolis Fair to celebrate spring, sustainable living, and wellness.  The event was full of fun activities and a great way to meet with local green businesses. I got a ton of inspiration, met really cool people, and, with all the delicious samples, I left with [...]

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Naturally Yours Events: Getting to Know You April 19, 2011 No Comments

How would you describe yourself? I am a very ambitious twenty something living in Chicago, Illinois. I am passionate, thoughtful, and a well-rounded person who can juggle being left-brained and right-brained. Between you and me, I am also a bit of a clean freak (it actually relaxes me). What is your definition of “happiness”? When [...]

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Inspiration: A Little Birdie Told Me April 16, 2011 No Comments

Spring is here and the birds are chirping– right outside my window at 3AM. For some reason I couldn’t sleep the other night, so I used the bird conversations as inspiration. If your wedding is in the spring or you’re going for a bird theme, try these chic(k) ideas: 1) Feather inspired Ann Taylor wedding [...]

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Naturally Yours Events: Hitting the Ground Running April 15, 2011 No Comments

Welcome to the Naturally Yours Events’ blog! My name is Carlene and I’m the owner of this eco-chic event planning company. I plan events of all kinds, with a specialization in more earth friendly celebrations. All-in-all, I love a good party! As author of this blog, my goal is to provide inspiration, planning and etiquette [...]

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