ethicalweddings.com » Decorations and tableware http://ethicalweddings.com/blog ethical weddings blog Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:38:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Ethical Weddings Fairtrade Fortnight Challenge – Day 8: Venue Decorations http://ethicalweddings.com/blog/ethical-weddings-fairtrade-fortnight-challenge-day-8-venue-decorations http://ethicalweddings.com/blog/ethical-weddings-fairtrade-fortnight-challenge-day-8-venue-decorations#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:39:25 +0000 Alex http://ethicalweddings.com/blog/?p=104 Fairtrade Fortnight Week Two!

I wonder if you noticed any Fairtrade Fortnight events in town over the weekend? I overheard the words ‘fair trade’ several times as I was out and about. I also found various Sheffield Initiative for Fairtrade (SHIFT) posters, and saw a large Fairtrade banner on the town hall. In fact Sheffield is one of over 200 towns/cities to have been awarded ‘Fairtrade Status’ which leads me nicely into today’s challenge…

While it may be difficult to find a specific ‘fair trade wedding venue’ (wedding venue owners have you seen this? converting your workplace) how about having your wedding in a: Fairtrade Town; Fairtrade Church; Synagogue; Fairtrade Restaurant; Fairtrade University Hall; or Fairtrade School Hall?

Searching for interior decorations on the other hand, has completely overwhelmed me. There’s a vast array suitable for decorating a wedding venue, and I’m completely spoilt for choice as to what to put here. As such I’ve decided the remainder of today’s challenge will be in pictures only, in the hope that this will inspire you to search online, and in shops to find items that suit your own taste…

Interior DesignInterior design ideas from Om Gallery

For the table:

seat-covers-5036a.jpgFair trade Seat cushions from myakka

table runnerFair trade Chinese brocade table runner from Anjuna

VaseFair trade Joba vases from One Village

Candle StickFair trade pressed glass candle sticks from Ganesha

LanternsFair trade antique nickel lanterns from myakka

Heart CandlesFair trade heart shaped candles from Fairwind

FavoursFair trade personalised pouches from More Than Gifts

SpoonsFair trade serving spoons from Fairly Goods

Place MatsFair trade golden grass place mats from Ganesha

For a ‘Relaxed’ Space (perhaps in a marquee or side gazebo?):

Soft FurnishingsFair trade Soft Furnishings from Sacred Lotus

Fair trade throws throws.jpg& cushions cushion.jpgfrom Chandni Chowk

DurryFair trade Rugs from One Village

WallhangingFair trade embroidered wallhanging from Anjuna

For the Garden

Garden LanternFair trade lanterns from myakka

Garden AccessoriesFair trade chimes and mobiles from Fairwind

ParasolsFair trade applique parasols from Ganesha

KitesFair trade kites from Sunlover

For the children - big and small!

dominoes4414.jpgFair trade wooden dominos set from myakka

stacking toyFair trade stacking toy from Fair Trade Stand

I have to end here, but I hope this inspires you to look as there are so many more lovely items available!

Happy searching!

Alex

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