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Posted on: 10.8.2009 12:37:52 PM Posted by Jessie Houlihan

A wedding, like any event, has an impact on the environment. Flowers that are grown in a different country or region and are flown in for your wedding have a larger carbon footprint that those that are grown regionally. By choosing locally grown flowers you can support your area’s economy and significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with your wedding. For my wedding I chose to have the flowers and decorations reflect the region and the season of the wedding. Lucky for me Connie Glasheen from Kindred Spirits had the skills and expertise needed to make my vision a reality. We began our first meeting by talking about the colors I’m incorporating in my wedding, which are a deep plum and sage green. Next she showed me examples of what grows in Wisconsin during the fall that reflects those colors. We looked at several combinations and Connie helped me decide on arrangements that are both seasonal and completely locally sourced. With Connie’s guidance, we designed several different table decorations, wreathes, corsages and bouquets that perfectly match the wedding’s themes. If you’re interested in talking to her about planning flower decorations for your wedding or event, she can be reached at her store, Kindred Spirits Organics, which is located on College Avenue in Appleton. For more information, please call 920.882.2123 or visit www.kindredspiritsorganics.com.

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Local Flourishes

Posted on: 10.8.2009 12:37:52 PM Posted by Jessie Houlihan

A wedding, like any event, has an impact on the environment. Flowers that are grown in a different country or region and are flown in for your wedding have a larger carbon footprint that those that are grown regionally. By choosing locally grown flowers you can support your area’s economy and significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with your wedding. For my wedding I chose to have the flowers and decorations reflect the region and the season of the wedding. Lucky for me Connie Glasheen from Kindred Spirits had the skills and expertise needed to make my vision a reality. We began our first meeting by talking about the colors I’m incorporating in my wedding, which are a deep plum and sage green. Next she showed me examples of what grows in Wisconsin during the fall that reflects those colors. We looked at several combinations and Connie helped me decide on arrangements that are both seasonal and completely locally sourced. With Connie’s guidance, we designed several different table decorations, wreathes, corsages and bouquets that perfectly match the wedding’s themes. If you’re interested in talking to her about planning flower decorations for your wedding or event, she can be reached at her store, Kindred Spirits Organics, which is located on College Avenue in Appleton. For more information, please call 920.882.2123 or visit www.kindredspiritsorganics.com.