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 get the ball rolling.

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