-using mass transportation from the reception site to the ceremony site and back.
-using recycled paper for the invites and RSVPs, or just using the internet!
-giving a tree seedling as the favor
-Having an outdoor wedding and using natural lighting.
Any more ideas??
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No need for sarcasm!Going green should be simple, painless and not that noticeably different from our lives now!
But you do bring up good points:
-Wearing a hand-me-down, or used dress
-buying antique or used rings. I think this is a lovely idea. I hope to use these ideas in the future too :) Report Abuse
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Growing your own wedding bouquet or getting the flowers from a local supplier rather than having them flown half way round the world! And using local suppliers for the catering too.
Topics covered include:
- planning and budgeting
- wedding attire from natural fibers
- holistic beauty and natural products
- tree-free invitations and stationery
- earth-friendly locations and décor
- ceremonies and vows
- organic food and beverages
- favors, flowers and eco-gifts
- honeymoons, green hotels and eco-travel
- newlyweds, sustainable living, values investing and natural homes.
And have you seen these ideas/resources too?
http://www.blissweddingsmarket.com/store...
http://www.beau-coup.com/beaucoup-introd...
http://www.greatgreenwedding.com/
and I mean it with all seriousness not to take away anything from you... too many people forget that weddings are about marriage...
a tree seedling is a wonderful idea.. assuming every one has a place to plant them.. maybe a thing of marigolds or tomatoe plant instead for those who have smaller spaces??
PLUS with tomatoes you teach them about growing some of their own food..
speaking of food - what you serve will impact the environment too.. locally grown is always GREENER than something shipped to the store.. support farmers markets
if there are candles use BEESWAX candles - not parrafin. was a great starting point.
* Use flowers in season so they%26#039;re not shipped in. We gave away wildflower and herb seed in matchbooks as favours – everyone loved them (http://www.coxandcox.co.uk/index.php?mai...
* Porridge Papers do bespoke plantable invitations embedded with seeds – contact them through http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?lis...
* Have an eco-friendly list: http://www.ourgreenweddinglist.com. -
How about you, the vicar, and the groom stand on a square of turf when taking your vows?
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Look for a venue with LEED certification or practices. This will help with a lot of the things you are looking for like public transportation access, natural lighting, natural ventillation, built with sustainable materials, etc.
Tree planting for favors is an awesome idea.
Try to get everything you use to be made within 500 miles of your location.
Get used rings, dresses, etc. Go shopping at a thrift store - I got all my flower girl baskets there.
Only register with local stores for gifts. USGBC -
Have a vegan wedding with locally grown food. We did and it was a huge success, even though most people there weren%26#039;t veg. If you register ask that gifts not be gift wrapped when sent.
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Off to Gretna then.
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only invite 2 people (witnesses) simple... go via horse and carriage.
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What about, buy everyone in the wedding a hybrid car. -
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don%26#039;t get married and it will save on paperwork -
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Darling this is the most important day of your life,,,,,forget the green issue for once,,,,you can do that another day,,,bless you for your care,,,,have a wonderful day,,,cake please,,,