Real Wedding: Kristle and Mike - Eco-elegance in Quebec
Every bride and groom has a different story to tell. Some stories are whimsical, some are serious, some are elegant, but in the case of Kristle and Mike, their story is about hosting a memorable and elegant event while celebrating in an eco-friendly way. It’s hard not to admire these two. In lieu of shower gifts, they encouraged guests to donate to Project Tanzania, their own personal creation which aimed to help Tanzanian children by building healthy futures.
Their wedding was held at the beautiful Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City. Although this was a destination wedding, the guest list was kept to a minimum and details weren’t spared when it came to keeping things green. For instance, the flowers were sourced from a local florist and local and were pesticide free.
They opted to serve a vegan cake, “beautifully made with certified organic and Fair Trade ingredients by a sustainable boutique bakery.”
Paper products used were made from 100% post-consumer recycled content and printed with soy-based inks.
The wedding dress was re-purposed and carried lasting sentimental value with it. It was not only worn by the bride’s mother on her wedding day, but by the bride’s godmother as well! It was then altered to match Kristle’s own personal style.
Rather than have a guest book, they took advantage of a white board which guests could write personal messages on and then take a snapshot of with a digital camera.
Photography by Jonathan Robert / Flowers by Les Halles en Fleurs / Décor Coordination by Melanie Fecteau of Evenements Carpe Diem / Ceremony & Reception Venue: Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac/ Invitations by Yoko Chapman (formerly of Pulp & Circumstance) / Shoes by Browns / Dress from my mother’s closet /Cake by LPK’s Culinary Groove
