Find out who won the sleek and sexy Senseo Single Serve Coffee Maker

Wow, you ladies really love you some coffee! 151 of you entered to win the Senseo Coffee Maker, which will java-fy the winner with some of the best tasting coffee around.

Random.org’s number generator helped us pick lucky #33 as the winner, so we counted down the comments, then double-and-triple-counted, and the winner is…

…STACY O!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Applause*

*Cheers*

The cool part is that when I looked in our database to find Stacy’s contact info, I saw that she also entered our Vintage Bridal Jewelry Giveaway and didn’t win. Plus, it sounds like Stacy’s had some seriously bad fortune on the coffee maker front (read her entry above!). But her persistence paid off and she’s starting her married life on a lucky note with this awesome Senseo coffee maker win.

Congratulations Stacy! And thanks to all who entered. If you didn’t win this one, be like Stacy and get lucky the second time around — you still have a chance to enter and win our incredible $200 Williams-Sonoma Giveaway >>

Every Wedding Porn Wednesday here on the RB Blog, we post images of fabulous real weddings that are eco-chic, budget-friendly, and just plain beautiful.

Well, this week’s a little bit different. We’re traveling. And we’re in love with this merengue-dancing doggie from YouTube! So instead of WPW, enjoy this video fiesta, and join us next Wednesday for an incredible 2-part real wedding with amazing vintage details and a breathtaking bride!

I did this earlier today. It was fun, and our two Phoenix brides who came out were such sweethearts! My heart breaks for the fact that I had a bad hair day on a TV day, but hey — this Arizona heat didn’t do my curls any favors. Check it out!

Get green & gorgeous with these sustainable florals

Conventional flowers can be beautiful, but the way that they’re grown and transported often harms the environmental with pesticides and carbon emissions, not to mention the sub-standard working conditions for most of the laborers in the industry. It’s easy to avoid traditional cut flowers and create a gorgeous bouquet with these four ideas:

Eco-friendly floral bouquets from Wisteria Lane Flower Shop

Start with organic, locally grown flowers from suppliers who treat people and the Earth with respect, just like they do at Wisteria Lane Flower Shop in Los Angeles, California. Or make your own DIY bouquet from recycled paper and repurposed fabrics, taking inspiration from the one below from Martha Stewart.

DIY queen Martha Stewart shows you how to make lovely paper flower bouquets

Want more Earth-friendly bouquet ideas? See the rest of the best on OneWed >>

Stock your home with great green goodies from Williams-Sonoma

Are you registered at Williams-Sonoma yet? Well get to it, girl! We all know Williams-Sonoma is home to the most tempting and luxurious kitchenware known to man. And now, the Williams-Sonoma catalog includes enough eco-friendly items to fill a green gal’s registry. The very best part? If you register now (or add some new items to your existing W-S registry), you can win a $200 gift Williams-Sonoma card! (Scroll down for details)

Some of my recent faves from Williams-Sonoma include the cow-shaped cutting board above, made from sustainably harvested Vermont maple. (I’d use it for cheese too!) And the Zoku Quick Pop Maker, pictured below, is an absolute must-have for making your own popsicles with fresh, organic, local ingredients in minutes. You’ll save all the wasteful packaging and expense of frozen treats in the summer, and come up with inventive popsicle recipes like vanilla soy yogurt with fresh-squeezed limeade…yum!

The Zoku Quick Pop Maker lets you enjoy homemade frozen treats in minutes

Williams-Sonoma also has the brilliant Soda Stream machine, which I’ve been coveting for months now because of my ginger ale and Pellegrino addiction. This device lets you carbonate your own beverages right at home, in reusable glass containers. There are no wasteful bottles or cans, and no limit to the soda flavors you can create!

The Soda Stream Pure Sparkling Water Maker saves money and reduces your bottle and can consumption

Want to win these green goodies and more? Here’s how to enter the $200 Williams-Sonoma Registry Giveaway:

1. Click here to register or access your registry at Willams-Sonoma. You must be registered with Williams-Sonoma to enter the giveaway. If you’re already registered, just add another item to your registry to enter and include this item in your comment below.

2. Leave a comment below stating that you’ve registered, and tell us which is your favorite item on your registry.

3. You’ll receive an extra entry if you include a link to your registry in the comment.

4. The giveaway will end on September 7th, and a winner will be randomly chosen and notified that same day.

We can’t wait to read about your favorite Williams-Sonoma registry gifts. Good luck to all who enter!

An Earth-friendly wedding mixes nature and glamour with stunning results

Everything about Justine and Robert’s wedding was fresh, stylish, and eco-chic. Held at the romantic Nestldown estate in the Santa Cruz mountains, this event perfectly pairs a rustic, natural backdrop with glamorous details like Justine’s sexy Melissa Sweet wedding dress, and lush floral bouquets to match the fresh orange, green and purple palette. It was all photographed by Gia Canali, whose fantastic blog is a must-read for in-the-know wedding folks.

Vinny, the couple’s dog, was their ring bearer. He is SO handsome in his purple tie and ring pillow! And check out the fresh and stylish bridal party attire, which you can catch glimpses of behind Vinny.

I love how the couple went with mostly orange adornments for their simple and beautiful outdoor ceremony.

Potted herbs adorned the outdoor cocktail tables and buffet created by Back to Earth Catering, which specializes in Earth-friendly organic dishes made from locally grown ingredients.

Table centerpieces incorporated dahlias, orchids, pitcher plants, fresh in-season fruit, leaves, succulents, etc., in unique still-life style arrangements.

The bride and groom make their exit in her father’s classic Alfa Romeo…such a stylish car!

The photographer brought along an antique Italian parasol she found at a flea market in Miami that she had been saving for years for the perfect couple and a wedding that matched. The love is in the details! Thanks again to Gia Canali for sharing these great pics with us.

This guy is selling his dad’s girlfriend’s wedding dress on eBay. Apparently, he doesn’t like her very much.

See how we blurred out the offending word for you?

For $102.50, you may just be able to win this dress. It’s actually quite pretty, and looks like a Jim Hjelm to me, though the very long item description never mentions a designer. Instead, it details the long and sordid story of why this guy is selling his dad’s girlfriend’s dress…and how his dad met the girlfriend…and a lot more info that’s not necessarily relevant to the wedding gown, but wholly entertaining nonetheless. Here’s how it begins:

A...ahem...colorful item description

Want to read more? Okay, but don’t say I didn’t warn you…there’s some seriously NSFW language in this listing! See the rest on eBay >>

A super stylish California wedding with cowboy flair

Nobody knows wedding style better than a wedding photographer. So when photog Lori Yohe got married on a private estate in Corona, California, she expertly combined sophisticated attire and decorations with homey, simple details to create a warm and unique celebration. Captured by one of our favorite wedding photographers, Laura Grier of Beautiful Day Photography, this wedding is charming, beautiful, down-home fun.

Lori was inspired by this wedding, which we featured a few months ago, and hired bride Alissa to create her headpiece and add colorful tulle and a bustle to her gown. Check out Alissa’s Modern Nostalgia for more cool bridal designs.

Fun personalized details! Garters with the logos of the bride and groom’s favorite teams, and cowboy boots for the bride. How great would it be to throw those boots on with a pair of jeans and say, “I’m wearing my wedding shoes today”?

A colorful and playful dessert table features cookies baked by the bride and groom’s moms, representing Nebraska and Penn State. The moms then had to eat each others’ rival team cookies. These guys are serious sports fans!

Wildflowers in mason jars decorated the tables, and paper lanterns added a festive and chic touch. Both are perfect decorations for budget brides with miles of style.

Many thanks to Lori and Justin, and to Los Angeles wedding photographer Laura Grier of Beautiful Day Photography for so generously sharing these images with us!

The Green Bride Guide’s one-stop shop for greener gifting

Are you looking for the perfect green gift for yourself or a friend? Thinking about creating a green wedding registry filled with incredible eco-friendly goodies for your home? Well look no further, because the Green Bride Guide’s gift shop just keeps getting better. Here are some of our recent faves:

Colorful mixing and serving bowls, $59 from the Green Bride Guide Shop

This delightful Potter’s Mixing and Serving Set is made with white stoneware clay and rich lead-free glazes. It’s all handmade in New York in a wind and hydro-powered studio, so the pieces are not only gorgeous but eco-friendly, too. Pieces are shipped in 100% recycled materials. This charming pottery is wheel thrown or slab built using durable white stoneware clay.

Plush organic cotton bath sheet towels

All hardworking green gals deserve luxuriously plush bath towels. These 100% organic cotton terry bath sheets are almost a yard wide, and extra long as well. We love them because they’re a great alternative to conventional cotton, one of the most heavily treated crops grown in the world. Buying organic ensures the production of your cotton goods has had a positive impact on the planet.

Double Lotus Lamps made of recycled paper product Tyvek

I’m having a love affair with these fabulous Double Lotus Lamps. Made from Tyvek, a recycled paper material, this chic and modern lighting is the epitome of sustainable style. Chose a table lamp or pendant, and when your guests ask about your unique lighting, you can tell them how beauty and elegance can be born from what would otherwise be waste.

Pretty printed produce bags for your fruits and veggies

The hand stamped block prints on these Pretty Printed Produce Bags will inspire you to fill them with everything from granola and nuts, to fruits, veggies and pasta. Perfect for trips to the Farmer’s Market, they’re made from light weight 100% organic cotton muslin, and are a great alternative to plastic.

See more fabulous green gifts >>

When vegetarian Chelsea Clinton got married, there’s was much ado made about her choice to serve meat at her wedding. Chelsea’s not the only veggie devotee who’s opted to feed hungry guests the animal-based foods they’re accustomed to. Most brides and grooms want to please their guests with great food, and it’s not always easy  to find a vegan caterer to prepare a sophisticated and satisfying meal. Unless you’re lucky enough to live here in Southern California, where the beloved organic kosher vegan restaurant Real Food Daily is now offering full-service catering for weddings and events. Yippee!!

Real Food Daily will bring organic vegan deliciousness to your wedding day. Cute server not included.

One of the most important elements of a green wedding is the food, and the factory farming of meat and processing of animal-based foods are damaging to the environment. When you choose to serve all-vegan food at your wedding, you’re reducing your carbon footprint tremendously, having the least possible impact on the environment. The folks at Real Food Daily understand your commitment to the environment, and so they source all of their ingredients from organic farms, use bio-compostable containers and recycled products, and participate in a program that recycles cooking oil to create bio-fuel.

Seitan steak, mashed potatoes, golden gravy, and fresh green beans - yum!

But that’s just the icing on the vegan wedding cake. The best part about RFD is the FOOD! Their healthy green fare is so delicious that your guests won’t miss meat for a moment. It’s always exciting to serve a room full of meat eaters a truly top-notch vegan meal, because it opens them up to eating more plant-based foods. And a wedding is the perfect opportunity to introduce and indulge guests with gourmet vegan fare. Remember when I had a chat with Alicia Silverstone about her vegan wedding? Alicia served up an entire menu of local, seasonal, plant-based foods, and said that even her most devotedly carnivorous guests were raving about how delicious it was. (Alicia also happens to be a fan of Real Food Daily!)

RFD will even stock your bar with delicious all-natural beverages

To test my theory that Real Food Daily can satisfy even the hungriest meat-eater, I brought my burger-loving buddy Alison along for a tasting at the Santa Monica restaurant a few weeks ago. We got to sample tons of delicious foods from the catering menu (yes, I have a cool job!) and Alison said it was one of the most delicious meals she’d ever had. Period. It wasn’t just, “this is good for vegan food” good. It was “holy wowza this is the best enchilada I’ve ever eaten!” good. After our amazing tasting, I threw together this sample menu of what I would serve if RFD were catering my own wedding:

Real Food Daily can even make you a beautiful wedding cake like the one below, in flavors like gluten-free chocolate, carrot walnut, German chocolate raspberry, and more. And the best part? Healthy, earth-conscious food won’t cost you an arm and a leg! RFD’s prices are comparable to, and in many cases less expensive than a conventional caterer. Learn all about vegan catering in Los Angeles from Real Food Daily, or call their fantastic catering manager Elisha for details and special requests at 310.663.7351.

A vegan wedding cake that looks and tastes as good (or better!) than a conventional cake? It's true!