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It’s moving week here in Stripe world. Sigh. As I sit on my couch writing this post I’m surrounded by half-finished STDs and an ever increasing sea of boxes that make my heart race. And not in a good way. And then there’s the wedding crap.
Have you ever looked around at the fast accumulating wedding crap that’s taking over your house/apartment/life and wondered, ‘what the hell am I gonna do with this stuff after the wedding?’
In attempting to have a green (ish) wedding I like to think about where this stuff is going after our wedding and not just rejoice in my initial discovery.
This goes for all our wedding inspired handicrafts as well. Like the cranes. Yup, like a bunch of blog-land brides we’re making a 1001 cranes. What’s that? You don’t remember me talking about them? Right. That might have something to do with the fact that so far we’ve done zip. Zilch. Zero. There’s a practice crane or two floating around the apartment, but definitely not a wedding worthy crane in sight. But don’t worry - we’re not. We’ve still got six months and a whole bunch of willing friends, so we’re thinking of hosting a few crafting/crane making parties where your admission is a set number of cranes. It’s really just an excuse to drink with our friends, but it’ll get the job done.
Anyhow, the important question is what in the hell are we going to do with 1001 effing paper cranes? I have no doubt whatsoever that they’ll be gorgeous but I already want ‘em out of our house (and we haven’t even made ‘em yet). And of course, I’d love it if they weren’t a total waste of paper/trees but it might break my heart to shove them all in the recycling bin…
Then I came across The Crane Chandelier Project and now I know what we’ll be doing with our cranes. All 999 of them. We’ve gotta keep a few right? The Wedding Co. is creating a giant 10,000 crane chandelier from recently engaged/married couples cranes and is donating 50 cents per crane to cancer research.
Do the math. That’s $499.50 to cancer research. And 999 beautiful cranes included in what’s sure to be a gorgeous piece of art. This makes me so happy.
And today being happy makes our big move bearable.
Is there any creative or charitable recycling happening after your wedding?
Yes! We plan on doing something with the flowers to brighten someone’s day–like leaving them at the church where the little old ladies can gush over them or donating them to a nursing home or a local hospital.
I also will probably redonate all the vases and such I’ve been collecting–not only is it a tax writeoff, but what am I going to do with all those vases? I think another bride could definitely benefit from them. And we’re going with bamboo plates/utensils with plenty left over for other parties, plus they’re biodegradable.
We’re donating our centerpieces to a nursing home, but I love that crane charity! It’s brilliant.
What an awesome idea! I’ve got some paper crane strands from a friend’s wedding I was in last summer, and we’ve been avoiding deciding what to do with them. This is a serious contender!
oh that’s great! i hope Ms Scissors & Ms Sewing sees this one!
that’s a lovely idea! it’ll make all the crane craziness worth it!
That is a GREAT idea to rid yourself of the while contributing towards something important!
That’s so cool, what a great way to give something back!
What a terrific idea! I love it.
999 cranes would be a terrible waste!
Brilliant! What a great way for the cranes to bring happiness to someone else!
OMG I am doing the EXACT same thing!! I think it’s such a great idea and hopefully they hold up their end of the bargain… I was considering putting signs and sharpies on each table to tell people they can sign the cranes that will be donated towards cancer research. Do you think that would be a good idea or just overkill?
LOL at “blog-land brides” And this is such a wonderful idea!
@elaineathon: awesome! our cranes will totally be friends in their post-wedding life! And I’m thinking a little sign (attached to a crane, maybe?) and a little note near the guest book or something…
I was thinking we’d take ours over to the memorial when we go to japan, but this seems like an even better idea! very cool, stripes!
Awesome! What a great idea! & can’t wait to see the chandelier 
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Ms. Stripes, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 29, Costume Designer/Stylist Fiancee's Age and Occupation: 29, Chef Engagement Date: June 23, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: Heritage Square Museum About Me: I’m a type A creative with a messy streak, a loud mouth, and an uncanny knack for combining clashing patterns. I can usually be found with my nose in a book, my feet (or at least my toes) on the ground, my head in the clouds, and my arm around the prettiest girl you ever saw- aka Fiancee Stripes. Together we’re planning a FUN vintage/modern French carnival wedding extravaganza and rockin’ dance party on a dime. (Say that three times fast!) Good coffee, long lists, Uniball pens, and my iPhone keep me sane, and making art, making trouble, and making out keep me happy! I love urban adventures, bike rides that end with afternoon drinks, breakfast for dinner, beautiful light, photography, travel, my furry family, and of course, my beautiful fiancee! I’m super excited to be here and can’t wait to share all our adventures as we craft a joyful, budget-friendly, design-savvy and all-around AWESOME wedding!
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