The weather is gorgeous, flowers are in bloom, and brides everywhere are hustling to complete last minute preparati0ns for that traditional June wedding. The popular Billy Idol tune from the 80’s “White Wedding” runs through our minds as we open invitati0ns to the many weddings happening this season.
What if the lyrics were changed to “Green Wedding” instead? A green wedding not only helps save the earth, it makes a statement to all wedding guests who might not be as clued-in to earth events as the wedding party. The more converts we get to the green movement, the greater the benefit to Mother Earth.
Some ideas for greening y0ur wedding include using Evite.com instead of mailing paper invitations. If you have relatives who are not computer literate, send them ones printed on recycled paper. How about a vintage/used wedding dress? With the beautiful weather upon us, you can hold the wedding and/or reception in a park or ecologically recognized sanctuary while serving locally grown foods at the reception. And if you haven’t checked out the latest lines of eco-friendly serveware, you gotta go to Bambu. Instead of manufactured wedding favors, place bags of seeds, h0memade beeswax candles, bags of hand-c0llected sea shells, or other natural items that have no carbon impact. And with reusable tote bags all the rage these days, you can customize your very own for all your guests!
And no, you don’t have to wear a green wedding gown!
May 21st, 2010 at 2:52 am
When is the next post coming on this topic.
Regards
June 3rd, 2010 at 6:10 am
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