The Green Bride Guide

Create an Earth-Friendly Wedding on Any Budget
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Connecticut, United States
http://www.thegreenbrideguide.com

The Green Bride Guide is a credible, comprehensive resource for eco-friendly wedding ideas, products and services.

Many green vendors are small business and have a hard time getting their products featured nationally or have trouble connecting with eco-minded couples in their area. Currently, couples that want to include green elements in their event have to go to many different sites and search for each item or service separately. Our vendor and product databases allow users to access thousands of reliable green options.

Business model

We have a complete business plan and financial model that we can share -- please email henry@thegreenbrideguide.com for more information.

Competitive advantage

Our competitive advantage is our credibility, community, and existing partnerships. For more information, please review our business plan by contacting henry@thegreenbrideguide.com.

Management Bio

Kate Harrison, Interim CEO. Kate planned her own green wedding in 2006 and is the author of The Green Bride Guide: How to Plan an Earth-friendly Wedding on Any Budget (Sourcebooks, 2007). She has a J.D. from Pace University and is currently completing her Masters in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. She has extensive knowledge of the green wedding industry and hundreds of personal connections to green wedding vendors. She founded www.thegreenbrideguide.com in May, 2007 and oversees every aspect of the business.

David Streever, Director of Technology, is an avid PHP programmer and former freelancer that has built hundreds of independent websites. David is in charge of all IT, network, and development responsibility.

Stephanie Nash, Director of Content, is a writer and former teacher of writing and journalism. Stephanie is in charge of everything written both on and off the site.

Henry Finkelstein, Director of Business Development, is a start-up veteran and is focusing on all sales, marketing, strategic partnerships, and any other business-related activities.

Nina Kauder, Director of Hospitality, is a former chef and event planner refocusing on the green space. Nina is in charge of all partnerships and relationships with hotels and venues.

IP and defensibility

Kate Harrison owns the copyright to The Green Bride Guide book. Kate also owns a number of web addresses, including www.thegreenbrideguide.com, www.thegreenweddingguide.com, and www.Thegreenhoneymoonguide.com. The company is currently incorporated as The Green Life Guides, LLC in CT.