Green Weddings
We're here to help you plan your environmentally and socially
responsible green wedding. Small things can help make a big
difference but you don’t have to sacrifice your big day to save
the planet.
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Consider an outdoor wedding at a favorite natural spot to add to
the beauty of your celebration and to remind yourself why you
make environmentally responsible choices everyday.
* Have the ceremony and
reception at the same location, or at least near to each other
to avoid having your guests drive between the two.
* Rent real glasses,
dishes, and cloth napkins, to avoid using disposable plates,
etc.
* Find a florist that
uses flowers from local and/or organic farms.
* Use potted plants in
place of cut flowers for centerpieces. These can then be given
as gifts or enjoyed in your home.
* Instead of favors, let
your guests know in the program that you have donated $1-$2 per
guest to your favorite environmental organization.
* If you want to have
favors, consider seed packets, bulbs, lucky bamboo or organic
tea.
* Instead of beeswax or
paraffin candles, use soy candles. They burn longer and cooler
than traditional candles.
* Consider buying a
vintage dress and tuxedo from a resale clothing store. Choose
a simple dress and suit that you can wear again.
* Go for 100% recycled,
partially recycled or completely tree free papers from wedding
invitation suppliers. If you are interested in making your own
invitations, the choices are unlimited. Encourage guests to
recycle their invitations, or have seeds embedded in the paper
so that guests can plant the invitations and enjoy the flowers
that grow from them.
*Donate leftover food
rather than throwing it out.
*Don't register for things
you don't need: give your guests the option of giving donations
in your name instead.
* Practice making
sustainable choices in your daily life together.
* Invest in socially
responsible companies when planning for your retirement and
financial well being.
Article by
Maddox
Entertainment
Photos by
Parker
Portraits
