Eco-Wedding Planner

Updated: April 14, 2009

Just because your wedding day is going to make a huge impact on your life doesn't mean it has to do the same to the planet. Angeleno brides have tons of earth-friendly clothing, food and location options--so even if your behavior gets a little gorilla-esque, you don't leave King Kong-sized carbon footprints.

On this page:Natural Beauty (Sort Of), Fruits of the Land, Low Impact, High Design, The Big Day, Because You Can't Wear Leaves.

Natural Beauty (Sort Of)

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Recess For Your Hands & Feet
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    8408 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    Grab your gaggle and plan a little break while polishing up your paws at this ecologically sound Beverly Boulevard spa.

  2. 2 Avita Co-op -- CLOSED
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    8213 W Third St, West Hollywood, CA 90048 (map)

    Third Street's fashionable clothier also offers fantastic mineral makeup and accents inside its eco-friendly walls.

  3. 3 Vert
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    1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

    Achieve a natural look with goods from this upscale, much-buzzed-about Abbot Kinney beauty emporium.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ra Organic Spa
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    119 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502 (map)

    Sumptuous skin and body treatments go green in a chic setting at downtown Burbank's eco-friendly spa.

Fruits of the Land

  1. 5 Green Truck
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    3515 Helms Ave Unit B, Culver City, CA 90232 (map)

    Via a vehicle that runs on used veggie oil, the happy campers behind Green Truck will serve up tasty treats in sustainable packaging wherever the road takes them.

  2. 6 Seedling Organic Catering
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    1716 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (map)

    Former manager of Real Food Daily in Beverly Hills now dishes up delicious vegan cuisine and more using community-supported agricultural practices.

  3. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average AKASHA
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    9543 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (map)

    Chef Akasha is no rookie when it comes to the catering game. The master behind this popular Culver City eco-restaurant has been creating fancy fare for bigtime industry events and small, farmer's market-style gatherings for over 20 years.

Low Impact, High Design

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Soolip Paperie & Press
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    8646 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    With a famous Melrose HQ powered by wind energy, inventive takes on recycled paper and a sought-after wedding invitation consultancy, this hyped operation is where cool meets conscious.

  2. 9 Regeneration -- CLOSED
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    1649 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041 (map)

    One-stop shop: Aside from the broad selection floral stationery made from recycled paper, there are gorgeous rings made from found objects, dresses by Linda Loudermilk and entirely eco-friendly home accents.

  3. 10 Organic Interior Design
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    1501 Main St, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

    As Hollywood as eco-chic in Venice can get: Check out Sundance Channel favorite and author Kelly LaPlante's Main Street showroom for seriously stylish living spaces.

  4. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Home Grown Store
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    5455 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019 (map)

    With designers/owners committed to the idea of revitalizing this stretch of Mid City, community-minded couples would do well to browse the reasonably priced, environmentally friendly wares crafted by local artisans.

  5. 12 Living Green
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    10000 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 (map)

    Maybe you'll run into Ed Begley Jr. at Culver City's green giant while searching for all the right accents to make your little spot of earth a home.

  6. 13 Kellygreen Design
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    4008 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 (map)

    Eco-conscious nesters will adore interior designer Kelly Van Patter's Sunset Junction store with everything from window treatments to designer dishes. Some items even have informative labels explaining their history and ecological value.

The Big Day

  1. 14 3 Star Rating: Average BLVD 16
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    10740 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood, CA 90024 (map)

    From locally sourced calamari apps and a chef committed to organic, sustainably grown ingredients and energy efficient lighting, the posh restaurant at Westwood's eco-award winning Kimpton Hotel makes for an excellent reception meal backdrop.

  2. 15 Los Angeles River Center
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    570 West Ave 26 Ste 100, Los Angeles, CA 90065 (map)

    Host an epic affair at this environmentally-minded venue that sits above Los Angeles' 11-mile river. Decorations provided by Mother Nature.

  3. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Ambrose Hotel
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    1255 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (map)

    This Santa Monica beauty is a K Hotel, which has just announced it's gone "green." So hosting your soiree here, or booking guests should make you feel guilt-free.

Because You Can't Wear Leaves

  1. 17 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Menemsha
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    12524 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 (map)

    Another reason the Valley is infused with "greenery"--this established boutique suits fashion-loving, carbon-hating couples to a T ... -Shirt, that is.

  2. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Flounce
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    1555 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (map)

    Recycle, reuse, repeat. There's nothing cooler than the perfect vintage frock (or ruffled tux shirt), and the delightful maven behind this Echo Park mainstay would be happy to accessorize any funky bride.

  3. 19 Green Rohini
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    13327 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (map)

    It's all about Linda Loudermilk when it comes to eco-chicery, and this green Valley go-to is stocked with her wares, in addition to other cool earth-loving fashion folk.

  4. 20 Deborah Lindquist
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    10500 Magnolia Blvd, Toluca Woods, CA 91601 (map)

    The motherload: Lindquist's new NoHo boutique is ground zero for earthy brides interested in high fashion: Her latest collection is actually called "Green Wedding."

  5. 21 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Undesigned by Carol Young
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    1953 1/2 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)

    Want an eco-original? Check out Carol Young's much-buzzed-about boutique for a dress no other woman will have.