Sarah & Zach: An Eco-Friendly Wedding in Sun Valley, ID

Published by: Carlise (Carla) Shepperd on 20th Jun 2009 | View all blogs by Carlise (Carla) Shepperd

Sarah's gown held special sentimental value. She incorporated pieces of her grandmother's 1920s wedding gown with a dress by Jessica McClintock. She wore her hair in a casual side ponytail and added a white dahlia for a touch of whimsy. Zach wore a tan suit from J.Crew made of natural fibers, continuing the couple's eco-chic wedding theme.

Two of Sarah's close friends grew lavender and mint for the wedding bouquets and centerpieces on their ranch. A local florist added sunflowers to polish off the look. The yellow, purple and green color palette and the mix of herbs and flowers gave a casual, light-hearted look to the arrangements. Get 100 large sunflowers here for $189.99!

To reflect the fun, rustic feel of the day, the bride wore embroidered leather boots under her wedding gown.

Sarah chose bridesmaid dresses in a vibrant blue silk from Ann Taylor. Each bridesmaid also wore handcrafted earrings by Darleen Meier.

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To keep the ceremony casual and fun, each bridesmaid wore flip-flops in lieu of heels and carried a bouquet of locally grown sunflowers and lavender. The groomsmen stayed casual but stylish in navy blue jackets with light blue shirts and khaki pants.

Sarah and Zach were married under an arch of sunflowers and greenery. The Idaho landscape provided stunning natural decor, so little else was needed to decorate the ceremony space. The couple was married by a close friend who wrote an original, personal wedding ceremony just for them.

While guests made their way to the reception, Sarah and Zach spent some time in a beautiful meadow near the ceremony site.

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When it came to wedding day transportation, Sarah and Zach made sure they selected something with minimal environmental impact. A horse-drawn wagon rented from a nearby ranch was the perfect choice for the wedding party.

Tables were studded with steel pails filled with herbs and flowering plants, including mint, rosemary, parsley, basil, sage, lavender, petunias, mums, oregano, and marjoram. Guests took them home to plant in their own gardens. Mini chalkboards displaying the table numbers finished off the rustic look.

A blue and white menu and a sprig of lavender decorated each place setting. Sarah's sister, who owns a stationery company, provided all the paper products (recycled paper, of course!) for the day.A blue and white menu and a sprig of lavender decorated each place setting. Sarah's sister, who owns a stationery company, provided all the paper products (recycled paper, of course!) for the day.

Sarah jarred locally produced honey to give guests a taste of Idaho to take home. The favors reflected Zach and Sarah's eco-chic, homegrown approach to their wedding day.

A live band provided the music for the first dance and kept the atmosphere lively throughout the reception.

Instead of a wedding cake, guests feasted on apple pies made with Sarah's grandfather's recipe. Sarah says friends and family baked "for days" to make the perfect wedding pies.

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