Can You Believe This Eco-Friendly Wedding Was Planned In Four Months?
Emily Berg Weddings’ creative genius shone through as she worked with Johanna and Brian to plan an eco-friendly superhero-themed wedding at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. The couple’s vision was to blend their love of comic book superheroes, natural beauty, and community service into a unique celebration that reflected their personalities.
With only four months to prepare, Emily’s team rose to the challenge, successfully integrating the various elements they wanted to highlight, including supporting local businesses owned by women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities. The result was an unforgettable party that perfectly captured Johanna and Brian’s spirit of adventure, justice, and love.
Let’s see how Emily helped pull off the eco-friendly wedding!
The couple used local Ohio gemstones as part of their eco-friendly wedding jewelry.
Sustainable wedding tip: use your state park as a wedding venue!
We love how Johanna and Brian commissioned a local LGBTQ+ woman-opened carpentry business to build their chuppah.
And had an Interfaith ceremony with Jewish and Christian officiants!
This sustainable wedding used local flowers in foam-free arrangements from a small farmer florist.
But actually we’re obsessed with how the floral colors match the superhero theme at this eco-friendly wedding.
Recycled comic book paper flowers were also a must have at this sustainable wedding.
Ok ready to see Johanna’s sustainable wedding dress?
This eco-friendly wedding gown was made by Leanne Marshall using the designer’s remnant material!
This sustainable wedding had farm-to-table catering and compostable bar cups!
Idea for an eco-friendly wedding: fair trade wraps for chilly guests.
As I had the privilege of working with this extraordinary couple, listening to their story and learning about their remarkable endeavors, such as their church ministry, foster care, LGBTQ+ advocacy, justice education, and refugee relief efforts, I couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of responsibility to create an unforgettable experience for them.
It was my goal to craft a truly special day that would serve as a heartfelt celebration of their love, and a testament to the incredible impact they have on so many lives.
Congrats to this happy couple, and a billion high fives to Emily for pulling off this superhero eco-friendly wedding!
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The planning and design of this wedding were truly unique, with Emily Berg Weddings creating a one-of-a-kind dress using leftover material from Leanne Marshall. The ceremony took place at the picturesque Cuyahoga Valley National Park Hines Hill Campus, which provided a stunning backdrop for the special day. To fuel the celebration, Spice Catering Co. was on hand to provide delicious eats and treats.
Meanwhile, Rachel Forrer Flowers added a touch of elegance with her beautiful florals arrangements. The Brass Poppy and Borrow Curated Day-of Stationery helped bring everything together with their thoughtful rentals and design elements. And to sweeten the deal, The Mockingbird Bakery provided an assortment of tasty baked goods for guests to enjoy. To capture the memories, McNair Photographic was on site to snap photos of the joyous occasion.
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