Here are more green wedding ideas:
The traditional white wedding is getting a green twist. The “Green Wedding” is one of the fastest growing trends in weddings today, according to internationally recognized wedding expert, Linda Kevich - director of The International Institute of Weddings, and creator of the popular online wedding planner, SuperWeddings.com.
Weddings have become synonymous with conspicuous consumption, and that’s not so great for the earth. But there are many ways to make your wedding as environmentally friendly as possible.
Green Invitations - Rather than opting for heavy card stock with environmentally damaging gloss or matte, choose recycled paper for your eco friendly wedding invitations
Eco Friendly Wedding Dress - The wedding dress makes the bride. That doesn’t mean you need to create a heavy environmental footprint with a brand new dress that you’ll never wear again. Consider vintage wedding gowns or family heirlooms. There’s nothing more meaningful than walking down the aisle in your mother’s wedding dress. It can be modified and stylized to suit your own fashion sense.
Other options: Some wedding dress manufacturers create beautiful custom made eco friendly wedding dresses for todays green wedding using enironmentally friendly fabrics like hemp, bamboo or organic cotton. Some even “upcycle” older gowns.
Green Wedding Gifts - As you prepare for your eco friendly green wedding, are you prepared to deal with the ending up with two toaster ovens or electric can openers you’ll only have to hassle with returning? Use your wedding day to promote some well deserving charities and eco causes. Ask your guests to make a donation to your favorite instead of giving wedding presents. Giving back is the greatest gift of all. There is much truth in these statements “you have to give to get”, and “to give is to live”.
Eco Friendly Wedding Flowers - Consider the season when selecting flower arrangements for your green wedding. Out of season arrangements are often shipped from overseas adding to emissions. There are also a number of issues regarding the ethics of the cut flower industry, with many sources citing cheap labor and unfair work conditions. Where ever you live, you can be sure there is an abundance of flowers grown right in your local area. Better yet, go organic!
Eco friendly Wedding Food - Organic caterers are BIG for weddings now. They provide some of the best food that you can be sure is pesticide-free and delightfully delicious. Look for a baker that uses organic eggs and flour and other sustainable ingredients in the wedding cake.
Wedding Venue and transportation - Choose a venue for your green wedding that’ll be easy to get to. Encourage guests to carpool, or better yet, provide some shuttle bus transport yourself. Having the wedding reception for your green wedding in the same location as the ceremony also cuts down on travel and emissions.
Eco Friendly Wedding Rings - Forget diamonds; eco is a girl’s new best friend! Today a lot of jewelers are “up-cycling” jewelery from older pieces. Take in an old family heirloom and have it re-crafted to create your own one of a kind wedding ring to add further to the eco friendliness of your green wedding.
