Magical Fireflies Perfect for a Garden Wedding

My brother and his fiance decided that the perfect destination for their upcoming wedding would be none other than my back yard. So when they asked us if they could hold their wedding at our house this upcoming April, my husband and I decided not only was it a great idea, but it was the perfect excuse to get our yard whipped into shape. We added an arbor with bistro lighting and outdoor drapes, new planters with flowers and pathway lighting. We even found a perfect double door wrought iron gate to add to our front entrance so it would give our 83 year old Spanish-revival style home some additional curb appeal for their big day.

We finished our renovations around the holidays and as we put the final touches on our new outdoor living space we figured, it couldn't get any better.

Well, I was wrong.

I found out about a very unique product on the market called Firefly Magic. This solar powered system allows the user to spread these life-like green blinking lights throughout ones garden. The result: a feeling of nostalgia as the "lighting bugs" blink on and off in such a realistic manner, most biologists would be stumped.

If you are thinking of having a back-yard wedding or want to add a little more magic to your existing event space, there's nothing more magical than these fireflies.

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A Sentimental Gift Idea

It's never easy to find a perfect gift for someone, especially when it comes to your wedding day. One gift that just about anyone loves is a photograph. If it's a photo of you and that person, a group shot from a fun trip or a collage of photos documenting your history with them, it's sure to bring an emotional reaction from the recipient.

Want to take it one step further?

Give the gift of photography in the form of an eco-friendly handmade vase. Made by Jenny Gaynor Glass, this small photo transfer vase retails for $425 and is handmade using 99% recycled glass. Each photograph is individually sized and cut, making this truly a one-of-a-kind piece of art. The photo transfer process is intricate, beginning with the careful placement of photos around the curves of the glass and ending with a full day in the kiln.

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Romancing the Green

Unite Exotic Adventure and Eco Friendly with a Green Honeymoon
by Margo Malcolm

Golfo Dulce – Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica – Costa Rica’s Pacific coast has been described by National Geographic Magazine as ‘the most biologically intense place on earth.’ This Eden-like setting is an idyllic, remote location for a romantic and adventurous honeymoon and a perfect spot to make it a Green one where you can not only unite two hearts into one, but also show your desire for working together towards a more sustainable planet.

Imagine hiking with your new partner to a secluded swimming hole with a cascading waterfall in the rain forest? Or peacefully kayaking in one of only four tropical fjords in the world? The Golfo Dulce, or the Sweet Gulf, off the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica offers a unique opportunity for both a beach and a rain forest honeymoon in one location. The gulf is surrounded by protected rain forest preserves, national parks, biological corridors and sanctuaries with hiking trails and a myriad of wildlife easily viewed wildlife.

A Dream Honeymoon
Though teeming with natural beauty, the Osa Peninsula is still far enough off the beaten track so you’ll not be surrounded by hordes of other travelers. Most resorts are accessible only by boat. One such resort, Playa Nicuesa Rain forest Lodge, has the tranquil waters and unspoiled beaches of the gulf at its front door, and its 165-acre rain forest preserve and the lush Piedras Blancas National Park out back. If you’re looking for a private escape for your adventurous honeymoon, this may be the place for you.

The Golfo Dulce
Corcovado National Park, Piedras Blancas National Park, and private reserves create a protected biological corridor around the gulf, and an extraordinary large trail system for hiking and exploring the incredibly bio-diverse rain forest. The region is only accessible by boat, so you know you’ll be able to experience nature intact complete with howler monkeys, over 250 types of birds including toucans and parrots, butterflies, coati, iguanas, lizards, tree frogs and much more.

The Golfo Dulce and Playa Nicuesa Lodge are a perfect combination for romancing the green.