Originally written for Bedford Magazine, by Slow Weddings member Xenia D’Ambrosi of Sweet Earth Co. Where Do Your Flowers Come From? Most of us have no idea where the flowers in our vases come from. In fact, the US imports almost 80 percent of flowers sold. The vast majority comes from Colombia, driven by the…
Big news, Slow Weddings family! Last year a team of our awesome Slow Weddings vendors put together a GORGEOUS styled shoot at the stunning Oceanview in Santa Cruz. We are so so excited to share the outcome of their beautiful, collaborative work! Featuring members: Venue – The Oceanview – www.airbnb.com/rooms/18789607 Photographer – Katherine Bree Walker…
Big news! Slow Weddings vendors Sarah Rittenour Photography, Weddings by Aimée , and A Bit of Earth were just featured on Wedding Chicks! Here’s a little sneak peak: Jackie & Saša spent a whole month traveling the good ol’ USA before saying their “I dos” in the Redwood forest in Big Sur, California. Their shared…
All of us at SWN want to thank you for the love and passion you bring to what you do. YOU are the difference between a great event and a phenomenal one 🙂 This is THE time to invite vendors you know and love to come learn more about the Slow Weddings Network & Movement. …
Social Media Tips: Make Yourself More Visible to Your Ideal Client Our first workshop of the year is on May 23rd from 6-8pm! Don’t miss out on an exclusive visit to The Oceanview – a venue that lives up to its name with a beautiful view of the bay. Plus, valuable insight from Mara Waldhorn…
We are so excited to get to share this post from Katherine Bree Walker Photography featuring Weddings by Aimée! With an emphasis on local traditions, this wedding featured a number of local Hawaiian small businesses and, of course, lots of personal touches that compliment the couple’s style. If you ever wondered what a Slow Wedding…
APRIL 8, 2018 Open House!! 1:00-3:00PM, UCSC Cowell Ranch Hay Barn Wedding Season Kickoff and Membership (FREE, and open to all) Open to members and those interested in becoming a member. Keynote speaker: John English, author and owner of “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business” will be speaking on staying inspired and passionate about your business…
One of our awesome vendors is holding an open house! Plan for tasty treats and a gorgeous view at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn on Sunday, March 18th, Noon-4! The Hay Barn has been beautifully renovated while still incorporating some of its original building materials and sits right next to UCSC & the CASFS’s 30-acre…
We’re proud to feature a new post from one of our amazing board members, Naomi of Santa Cruz Officiant! Ministering to the Churchless You’re getting married, or you’re looking for someone to perform a funeral, memorial, or celebration of life ceremony for a loved one, and you need someone to officiate. This is likely new…
In this article from Debra Prinzing of the Slow Flowers Journal, Aimee Newlander talks about the growing need for mindfulness in the wedding industry. See how we’re partnering with small, local business owners to create and build the Slow Weddings movement!