Sustainable Green Wedding Ideas

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Earth Day is coming up, and it has us thinking about our favorite green wedding ideas.

Did you know that the average wedding in the United States produces 400 pounds of garbage and 63 tons of CO2?

The pressure to put on a picture-perfect day comes with the impulse to buy plenty of smaller items to make your wedding more beautiful. These extra purchases usually mean that paper goods are tossed, extra food is thrown away, and wilted flowers are dumped in the garbage after a few hours of wedding day fun. 

By no means are we saying you should skip out on the gorgeous wedding details you’ve always dreamed of, we have a few minor changes and suggestions that can ultimately make a big difference to how your wedding impacts the environment.

Planning a green wedding does not have to be more difficult than planning a normal wedding. There are plenty of different eco-friendly wedding choices, and these are a few of our favorites!

Natural Wedding Rings

Harvesting diamonds and mining for metal can be harmful to the environment. Eco-friendly engagement rings are manufactured with a low impact on the ecosystem and do not violate any human rights, rules, or regulations. If you’re a socially conscious couple, an ethically sourced engagement ring is perfect for you.

The True Gem is a sustainable jeweler located in Dallas, Texas that recycles gemstones and metals to create stunning sparklers.

Rent Dishes and Linens

It’s common to use disposable products for pre and post-wedding events like bridal showers and brunches; however, we’ve found that most of these items eventually end up in a landfill. We recommend renting dishes and linens instead to help reduce that waste. Check out the extensive linen collection at BBJ Linen, located in Dallas, Texas. 

You can also try requesting sustainable, compostable, or reusable dishware from your catering company.

Donate or Compost Flower and Food Waste

At the end of a wedding day, the leftover food and flowers are often thrown away into a landfill. Try talking with your caterer about what will happen to your leftover food and make a plan to have it donated or composted.

Floral centerpieces are beautiful no doubt; however, fresh-cut plants aren’t always the best thing for the environment. Your flowers can be composted with your food or donated to someone who can still make use of them. You may also want to consider potted flowers and things that can be reused at homes such as orchids, plants, herbs, and trees.

Eco-Friendly Wedding Invitations

You can create some of the most gorgeous wedding invitations on recycled paper, or other alternative materials like upcycled fabrics, leather, or even wood. If you’re looking for something that is extra earth-friendly, you might want to consider printing your invitations, menus, and programs on seed paper. Seed paper is biodegradable and will sprout into beautiful blooming flowers once planted in a pot of soil.

Wedding Venue

Are you looking for a venue to host your sustainable wedding? We’re saving dates at the Sanger Mansion today! We have both an indoor and outdoor venue that can accommodate up to 300 guests.

We’re here to bring your wedding vision to life with our in-house photographer, florist, wedding planner, bridal suite, and so much more! Once we finish transforming the mansion, our indoor venue will have three floors with guest rooms to accommodate both your bridal party and family and our outdoor venue will be complete with a blooming vineyard.

Contact us to save your date!

Wedding Style Series: Spring Wedding Trends

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The flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer, and the sun is shining again, so this can only mean one thing… the spring wedding season has finally arrived!

Spring weddings have a special place in our hearts, and we can’t stop thinking about the beautiful blooming florals, the pastel palettes, and the delicate spring details in the decor. If you’re planning a spring wedding, we’ve curated this style series with all of our favorite trends.

Color Scheme

Lemon + Coral

Yellow is a stunning and vibrant color that perfectly matches the springtime sunshine, while also hinting at the summer days to come.

Peach + Mint

If you like the idea of a pink and blue palette but don’t want to stick to the traditional color scheme, then mint and peach are perfect. Both colors are a little darker, richer, and will stand out in any floral arrangement or decorative pieces.

Lavender + Baby Green

Lavender and lilac are classic springtime colors that look gorgeous when paired with any type of greenery. We especially love to see these color combos in the flower bouquets, cake designs, and table decorations.

FLORALS

Springtime brides are the luckiest when it comes to choosing flowers for their bouquets and decor because there are so many beautiful in-season options. 

Romantic Roses – You can never go wrong with a classic bouquet filled with roses for a romantic touch.

Pop of Peonies – Spring is the prime-time bloom season for peonies, and they provide the perfect pops of pink. 

Delicate Daisies – Bright yellow daisies mixed in with the chic white flowers give any bouquet and fresh and clean look that is perfect for the spring.

DRESSES

Last but certainly not least, you have to go spinning into the spring wedding season with the dress of your dreams. 

Simple + Sheer

The beauty of this dress is in the simple sheer details. The long sheer sleeves are a fun way to give your dress both a fresh and modern appearance.

Flowy + Floral

Flowy and floral dresses play to the whimsical and boho nature of the spring season, and you’ll look like you walked straight out of a fairytale. 

(Check out our Wedding Style Series for Beautiful Boho Brides if flowy and floral are calling your name)

Classic Bride

If you’re dreaming of a classic, clean, and chic wedding, then you need the dress to match. Try a classic and simple bridal gown with a more modern structure to highlight your silhouette.

PLANNING THE PERFECT SPRING WEDDING

The color schemes, flower arrangements, and dresses are just the beginning. Planning the perfect spring wedding is no easy feat, and that is why the Sanger Mansion is here to be the all-inclusive wedding venue of your dreams.

We’re here to bring your wedding vision to life with our in-house photographer, florist, wedding planner, bridal suite, and so much more! Once we finish transforming the mansion, our indoor venue will have three floors with guest rooms to accommodate both your bridal party and family and our outdoor venue will be complete with a blooming vineyard.

Have a date in mind for your big day? We can accommodate up to 300 guests!

Contact us to save your date!

Dallas Bachelorette Party Planning Itinerary

Dallas Bachelorette Party

Hello and welcome! If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’ve been tasked with planning the best bachelorette party ever. Dallas has a little bit of everything from relaxing daytime activities to exciting nightlife spots, so it is easy to put together the perfect bachelorette party itinerary for every kind of bride and her bridesmaids.

Bridal Suite

Whether you’re looking to plan a night out or a weekend getaway, it’s always nice to have a home base for the bridal party to be located. The Hotel ZaZa is located in Uptown Dallas and provides the perfect upscale atmosphere for everyone to relax and unwind.

Spa Day

Nothing says sisters like a spa day. The Spa at the Joule offers a range of body and facial treatments to restore, relax, and rejuvenate your mind and body. 

Brunch

You can never go wrong with the classic bachelorette brunch. You’ll feel like you’re walking through the French Riviera when you stop by Bistro 31. It’s seasonally rotating menu is good no matter what time of year you go.

Workout Class

Bridesmaids can bond over a good workout and sweat sesh before the big day. The fitness scene in Dallas is huge and there are no shortage of classes for whatever kind of workout you’re looking for. Try booking a session at CLASS STUDIOS

Shopping

Who doesn’t love a little retail therapy? Shopping is a sport in Dallas and there is no shortage of retail adventures. We recommend you check out NorthPark Center, Highland Park Village, or Galleria Dallas.

Wine + Dine 

With 35 wines on tap and a full list of colorful cocktails, there’s a little something for everyone at Leela’s Wine Bar on Greenville Ave. Pro tip: get there at golden hour to snag a seat by the window for the most instagram-worthy pictures. 

Drinks

The bridal posse can pedal the night away on the Dallas Party Bike. This bar on wheels takes you on an evening pub crawl through Deep Ellum.

First Things First: Wedding Venue

You can’t start putting together your Dallas bachelorette party itinerary until you’ve found the perfect wedding venue to match. Located just a little northwest of Dallas in Denton county lies the 27,000 sq. ft Sanger Mansion. The mansion is currently being renovated to embody modern elegance that will enchant every single guest in attendance.

The Sanger Mansion is an all-inclusive wedding and events venue that will be able to accommodate hundreds of guests once construction is completed through 2021. Sign-up for our newsletter for all of our exclusive Bella Mansions updates. https://bella-mansions.com/ 

Winter Wedding Nail Inspiration

Winter weddings are all about the snowy landscapes, wintry florals, icy blue hues, and so many other festive seasonal elements. Everything about your wedding day should be absolutely perfect and your nails are no exception. We’ve curated a cute collection of nail inspo that range from classic and chic to trendy and modern that will hopefully inspire the manicure for your winter wedding.

Looks Like Lace

Lace is a classic accent on any wedding dress and it pops just as well on your nails. Lace detailing is the perfect way to make your nails stand out while also looking classy and chic.

Festive Foil

You can never go wrong with a classic nude set of nails for your wedding day, however, if you’re looking for a way to add a festive sparkle, try incorporating gold or silver foil details into your nail design.

Christmas Colored Tips

If you’re tired of getting the same old white french tip nails, you should try including a pop of a Christmas color like bright red or emerald green.

Blue Christmas

Avoid the Christmas blues on your wedding day with a fabulous set of nails to compliment your dream dress. These crisp blue tones are the perfect frosty accent for any winter wedding.

Classic Rudolph Red

Nothing says Christmas wedding like a timeless red manicure. You can throw in a couple accent nails to turn down the boldness of the red and add dimension.

Whimsical Winter Wedding Venue

The Sanger Mansion is an all-inclusive wedding and events venue with customized perks for every Bella Bride. We take care of:

  • Photography/ Videography
  • Flower arrangements
  • Catering
  • Spa Amenities
  • Honeymoon Festivities

When you choose to have your winter wedding at an all-inclusive venue like the Sanger Mansion, you’ll find that a huge weight is lifted off your shoulders, and your wedding planning to-do list is a lot shorter. We enjoy taking care of these big ticket items so that you’ll actually have the time to think about the smaller details for your big day, like the perfect manicure. When you book with Bella Mansions, you’ll be invited to sit back, relax and enjoy your mani/pedi time. Contact us today to pre-book your 2021 wedding and start bringing your winter wonderland dreams to life.

Wedding Style Series: Whimsical Winter Wedding Trends

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From the snowy winter landscapes and icy blue hues, to the wintry decor and holiday music, winter weddings are whimsical in every way imaginable. While there’s nothing wrong with the traditional red and green seasonal decor, there are several other festive colors and trends that you can use to spruce up your winter wedding. 

Captivating Color Scheme

Gray + Dusty Blue

These cool tone hues are the perfect color combo to create a delicate wintery aesthetic. The dusty blue emulates the Christmas and holiday tones without being overly festive. If you want to feel like you’re walking through a dreamy winter wonderland, then this is your color scheme.

Chocolate Brown + Dark Wine

If you’re looking to bring some warmth to your frosty festivities, then try this deep chocolate brown and dark wine palette to add a pop of color and dimension. We love how these moody and earthy tones are able to create a subtle twist on the traditional holiday elements. If you love color but don’t want to go full red, then we suggest hues like burgundy, merlot, or crimson!

Dresses

Faux Fur

A Faux-Fur cape is the perfect way to layer up and keep yourself warm during your winter wedding. Faux-fur is cozy, chic, glamorous, and will not take away from the beauty of your dream dress. 

Long Sleeves

If you’re like most Texans and you’re sensitive to the cooler temperatures, then long sleeves are an elegant way to add another stylish element to the dress that also keeps your warm. We love the look of this bride’s graceful lace sleeves.


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Delightful Decor

Lighting

As we adjusted our clocks for daylight savings time, the days got darker much faster, so that means lighting at a winter wedding is of the utmost importance so that your guests aren’t dancing into each other. 

If you’re having an outdoor reception, we recommend stringing lights around low lying limbs or in the table decor to create a perfect winter sparkle. If you’re having an indoor wedding, then we love the look of illuminated backdrops and uplighting.

Nature

Natural details like pinecones, birch logs, flowers, and greenery are perfect for creating the feel of an authentic winter wonderland forest. Some of our favorite flowers in season during the winter are camellias, gardenias, ranunculus, and roses.


Festive Food

Coffee + Hot Chocolate

Who doesn’t love a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate on a chilly winter day? Coffee and hot chocolate are seasonal favorites, and they will serve as the perfect warm treat after dinner. You can spice things up even further by adding toppings for people to choose from like marshmallows, cinnamon sticks, whipped cream, and caramel sauce just to name a few.

S’mores Kit

The coffee and hot chocolate would pair perfectly with a s’mores kit. S’mores are a crowd-pleasing dessert that kids and adults alike will love! Try offering a s’mores bar where your guests can build and customize their own, or offer them as a wedding favor that they can take home and enjoy later.


Wedding Venue

Sanger Mansion

What better place to have a whimsical winter wedding than at a nine-acre, all-inclusive venue with a breathtaking mansion and blooming vineyard?

The Sanger Mansion and all of its beautiful features make it an enchanting venue for the most romantic winter wedding of your dreams. The best part yet is that the Sanger Mansion is all-inclusive, meaning the photographer, videographer, florists, catering, spa, bridal suite, and honeymoon suite are all conveniently taken care of and available to you when you become a Bella Bride.

We’re pre-booking 2021 weddings now! Contact us to learn more about becoming a Bella Bride.

Wedding Style Series: Beautiful Boho Brides

Picking a theme and style for your dream wedding can be a daunting task when there are plenty of gorgeous color palettes, linens, decorations, and many other decisions to make before you can say “I do’. If you’re looking to create a wedding atmosphere that looks like it came from a mythical enchanted storybook, with all the greenery, nature, and earth inspired elements, then you should consider a beautiful bohemian theme for your wedding and reception.

From the woven and rustic decor, to the braided hair, overflowing florals, and flowy dresses, a beautiful boho bride can perfectly express her romanticism and individuality through her color scheme, dress, hairstyle, florals, and decor.

We’ve curated this style series with all of our favorite trends to inspire the perfect bohemian chic wedding.

Color Scheme

Copper + Peach

If you’re looking for something dainty and soft, with a touch of rustic elegance, then this copper and peach color combination is perfect for you. The pink tones keep the color palette warm while the copper brings in the earthy and rustic touch.

Dark Teal + Orange

We are living for this dark teal and orange color combo as it brings in a refreshing sense of sophistication and balance to the boho bride theme. The teal is moody and mysterious and fits perfectly with the burnt orange for a fall wedding without looking too themed.

Sage + Emerald

We are living for this dark teal and orange color combo as it brings in a refreshing sense of sophistication and balance to the boho bride theme. The teal is moody and mysterious and fits perfectly with the burnt orange for a fall wedding without looking too themed.


Dresses

Flowy Sleeves

Nothing says boho bride like a whimsical sleeve. Long flowy bell sleeves are perfect for adding a flirty and elegant touch to your wedding dress. Bell sleeves are bold, so if you’re looking for something slightly subdued but still fit for a boho bride, then try a dress with a bishop sleeve instead.

Lace

Lace is the perfect blend of chic vintage style with delicate romanticism. Lace is lightweight and perfect for either a warm spring wedding or a cool winter wedding. Not to mention the fact that lace sleeves give us total Kate Middleton wedding dress vibes. 

Who doesn’t want to look and feel like a bohemian chic princess?


Hairstyles

Braid + Bun

Loose cascading braids and messy buns are simple and romantic hairstyles that will look good on any boho bride. They are also the perfect way to keep your hair out of your face while you’re talking to your family and friends or when you hit the dance floor.

Flowers + Foliage

A boho bride’s hairstyle should be as free-spirited as she is. Adding bits of flowers or foliage to your curls or updo are a nice way to add an elegant earthy touch.


Florals

Wildflowers + Foliage

Wildflowers in a boho bride bouquet give it a rustic feel while still embodying a creative and whimsical free-spirit. We love a boho bride bouquet that incorporates long, loose, and free-flowing blooms. Lavender, pampas grass, peonies, eucalyptus, and the classic rose are some of our favorites!


Decor

Woven + Straw Decor

Woven and straw detailing in wedding decor screams boho bride! The long dangling woven material can be knotted and braided to create an ethereal backdrop for your special moment, and the straw material adds a fun tone and texture.

Natural Elements

Nontraditional mediums like concrete, wood, tile, and gemstones can add a unique bohemian flare to your wedding design. Using natural elements from the space around you is the perfect way to tie in the rustic earthy touches.

Venue

Sanger Mansion

Every boho bride needs an elegant backdrop for their big day. The Sanger Mansion sits on nine acres of lush lawns with an alluring mansion, and a breathtaking view of the Texas landscapes. The Sanger Mansion is an all-inclusive wedding venue that features a full-access vineyard, luxurious spa, and the most relaxing bridal and honeymoon suites. 

Your wedding day is your special day and we believe that you should be able to take it all in and enjoy it stress-free. That’s why we take care of all the stressful and tedious tasks like organizing the catering, photographers, videographers, and flowers! 

BOHO BRIDE = BELLA BRIDE

If you’re a boho bride looking to become a Bella Bride then sign up for our email list to receive the latest updates on the progress being made at the Sanger Mansion. We are pre-booking 2021 weddings now and we can’t wait to book your fabulous boho wedding!

Contact us today to become a Bella Bride and pre-book your fall 2021 wedding!

Our Favorite Fall Wedding Trends

Fall comes with many unbeatable seasonal staples, so it’s no surprise that fall is the most popular time of the year to tie the knot. Weddings from September to December provide the cool fresh air for dreamy outdoor ceremonies or receptions and the bright autumn leaves to create a captivating backdrop for pictures of your special day. We at Bella Mansions have collected our fall wedding favorites for things like cakes, dresses, decor, and more that you can use as inspiration for your perfect autumnal wedding!

Decor & Aesthetics

Clean and Green

You can never go wrong with the traditional clean and green look! We have found that more couples are opting for plants, leaves, and vines in their decor instead of strictly flowers, especially in the fall.

Dark and Earthy

Floral arrangements and decorations are starting to stray from the traditional delicate flowers to incorporate dark dry flowers, painted flowers, or bleached flowers. Dark and earthy tones are perfect for a fall wedding.


Dresses

For The Bride

2020 has been non-traditional to say the least. It seems only fitting that non-traditional wedding dress alternatives like jumpsuits, skirts, and capes are becoming increasingly popular in fall weddings. Express your creativity and style and try out one of these contemporary styles.

For The Bridesmaids

You could also try adding some pumpkin spice into your bridesmaids dresses! Allow your bridesmaids to express their creativity and individuality by having them wear something similar but not exactly the same.


Cakes

Recently, we’ve seen a trend towards more organic and natural looking wedding cakes. Some of our favorite fall wedding cakes utilize designs that resemble stone, marble, and other earthy textures like vines, flowers, and greenery.


Invitations

The busy wedding season means that your friends and families mailboxes are probably filling up with several other invitations. You can make your wedding invite stand out from the rest by incorporating bolder colors, patterns, calligraphy, or even an acrylic design!


Food & Entertainment

A wedding trend that is on the rise is getting the wedding guests more involved at the reception. The perfect way to get people to interact is through food and entertainment. Try incorporating a mixology class, charcuterie boards at tables, a live band, or even a live painter to create a memorable night for you and your guests.


Venue

All fall weddings need a dreamy backdrop and brides are starting to opt for venues with history and heart instead of a stuffy old ballroom.


The Sanger Mansion sat abandoned for over 30 years but is now being renovated to become a premier venue for the wedding of your dreams. The Sanger Mansion is an all-inclusive wedding venue, so Bella Mansions will take care of the tedious wedding tasks like securing photography, videography, catering, and flower arrangements. FALL in love with all the mansion has to offer, like its blooming vineyard, grand staircase, on-premise spa, bridal, and honeymoon suites!


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Contact us today to become a Bella Bride and pre-book your fall 2021 wedding!