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 design ideas from Om Gallery
For the table:
Fair trade Seat cushions from myakka
Fair trade Chinese brocade table runner from Anjuna
Fair trade Joba vases from One Village
Fair trade pressed glass candle sticks from Ganesha
Fair trade antique nickel lanterns from myakka
Fair trade heart shaped candles from Fairwind
Fair trade personalised pouches from More Than Gifts
Fair trade serving spoons from Fairly Goods
Fair trade golden grass place mats from Ganesha
For a ‘Relaxed’ Space (perhaps in a marquee or side gazebo?):
Fair trade Soft Furnishings from Sacred Lotus
Fair trade throws 
& cushions 
from Chandni Chowk
Fair trade Rugs from One Village
Fair trade embroidered wallhanging from Anjuna
Fair trade lanterns from myakka
Fair trade chimes and mobiles from Fairwind
Fair trade applique parasols from Ganesha
Fair trade kites from Sunlover
For the children - big and small!
Fair trade wooden dominos set from myakka
Fair 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