As summer time comes into full bloom, weddings are a major
event that many couples, singles, and families will be attending. A rising
trend is going green, we all know that, but what about making your wedding day
as green as possible...well it can be done!

When planning for your big day there are a few categories to consider (as to
what you can make greener). Listed below are a few of these categories to look
into and how to plan accordingly:

Venue – Where will the wedding be held? What does that
building or location represent? How far will our guests have to travel to get
there? Can we cut down on energy consumption through the use of natural light
and candles?
Food – What will we eat? Where will the food come from? How
will the food be grown, raised, produced? Can I find a caterer who will embrace
my organic and local requests?
Flowers – What types of flowers will we have? Where will they
come from? How will they be grown? Can I get all the flowers that have been
grown without the use of harmful chemicals?
Invitations (programs, menus, place cards) – What type of paper
will we use? Can I get recycled paper that looks sleek and unique? Can I create
an invite that lives on, rather than becoming a piece of trash?
Dress –Can I have my dream dress made out of eco-friendly
fibers? What type of fabric will we use? What does a hemp/silk blend look, feel
and drape like? Would a vintage dress be a more responsible choice?
Rings – What types of metal will we use? Where do the stones
come from? Can I get cruelty-free stones? Should I choose a vintage ring
instead?
Favors – What will we give? Will it teach our guests
something? Can it be healthful and decadent?
Leftovers – What happens to the food and flowers? How much
waste will we end up throwing away? How much can we compost or recycle? Can
others (hospital or a soup kitchen) benefit from leftover foods and flowers?
Honeymoon – Where will we go? How will we get there? Can we
tread lightly even while celebrating our flawless, green nuptials?

These are only a few suggestions and I’m certain there are a million other ways
to make your wedding day a green fairytale come true!

Need more help or information, a simple Google search (Keyword: Green Wedding Ideas) can always help get the ball rolling. Best of luck planning your big day

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