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Posted in Charity, Gift Lists on Aug 13th, 2008 No Comments »
So you don’t want toasters and tea towels for your wedding presents… you’ve got quite enough of those (thank you very much for asking). But how about something a little different… a Village Vet Starter Kit? Or a Primary School Tree Nursery?
Intrigued? It’s time to introduce you to our featured supplier for the next [...]
Posted in Charity, Ethical weddings, Gift Lists on Jul 7th, 2008 No Comments »
This week’s featured supplier, Give It gives the happy couple a chance to share some of that happiness on their wedding day by having a charity wedding gift list. Here’s Andy to tell you all about it…
Name: Andy Hickey
Location: Hertfordshire
Tell us a bit about yourself and your business
Give It was set up in 2004 by [...]
Posted in Charity, Fair trade, Jewellery and accessories on May 15th, 2008 No Comments »
For today’s post, we’re heading back to this week’s featured supplier, Fifi Bijoux, to find out a bit about her project, ‘From Little Acorns’, which shows us how small things can make a big difference…
What is the ‘From Little Acorns’ project?
‘From Little Acorns’ came about when Vivien Johnston of Fifi Bijoux met Margaret Tumuwire , [...]
Posted in Charity, Gift Lists on Feb 13th, 2008 No Comments »
Argghh! Valentine’s Day! If you thought you’d left it too late to find something for your sweetheart for the annual celebration of all things pink and fluffy (or even if you think it’s a load of commercial rubbish!), if you’re on Facebook, fret no more…
Charity wedding gift list, Changing the Present, has come up with the perfect solution.
If [...]
Posted in Charity, Real ethical and green weddings on Oct 19th, 2007 1 Comment »
After our post on ethical weddings in Europe the other day, we were chuffed to receive an email from a Norwegian bride, happy to share her ethical wedding experience with us. Over to Torhild…
“I’m Norwegian and have been subscribing to your newsletter since spring. I got married August 11th, and it was a wonderful day!
Our contribution [...]
Posted in Charity on Oct 16th, 2007 No Comments »
I just spotted this and couldn’t resist a quick post… even though I’m supposed to be working on the new Ethical Weddings website!
According to the Peterborough Telegraph, Wood Green Animal Shelters has been granted a licence to perform Civil Marriage, Civil Partnerships and Naming Ceremonies at their Godmanchester site - they think the first animal [...]
Posted in Charity, Green weddings, Wedding fairs & wedding shows on Aug 17th, 2007 No Comments »
It’s a common accusation levelled at blushing brides that they think the sparkly ring on their left hand has the magic to make the world revolve around them!
Well, to prove that isn’t always the case, not only is today National Wedding Dress Day where brides and former brides are donning their dresses to raise money [...]
Posted in Charity, Green weddings on Aug 14th, 2007 No Comments »
Did you know that this Friday 17 August is National Wedding Dress Day?
I’m ashamed to say I only just found out - but rest assured I rushed to let you know as soon as I did!
The idea behind the day - organised by Take A Break magazine - is to raise money for charity by [...]