Can you have a joy-filled wedding celebration and show your love for the planet, at the same time? While this may sound like "The Odd Couple," it's not as hard as you think! If you're inspired to say " I care; I do " then read on for some great ways to incorporate eco-friendly touches into your special day.
The locale
Choosing a location that's close to where most of your guests live is an obvious, simple but effective way to limit unnecessary transportation, as is having the ceremony and reception in the same place. You may also wish to seek out sites that have made "going green" a priority, and are pro-active about reducing energy use and waste. Another green idea is to hold your ceremony in a location already dedicated to sustainability, such as parks, protected areas or museums. Finally, having an outdoor ceremony in a beautiful setting will remind you (and your guests) why you make environmentally responsible choices.
The food
Serve local, organic, seasonal cuisine, and include a vegetarian or vegan option. Avoid farmed salmon, which usually contains vaccines, pesticides, antibiotics and synthetic pigment... not good! Before the wedding, research places to donate any leftover food, such as homeless shelters or soup kitchens.
The paper
Save trees by going high-tech: use a website to list directions, maps, accommodations and other details, and use email whenever possible. For the paper you do use, stick with 100% recycled and renewable cotton paper, made from clothing scraps, and vegetable or soy inks, which use less energy to produce than petroleum-based inks.
The locale
Choosing a location that's close to where most of your guests live is an obvious, simple but effective way to limit unnecessary transportation, as is having the ceremony and reception in the same place. You may also wish to seek out sites that have made "going green" a priority, and are pro-active about reducing energy use and waste. Another green idea is to hold your ceremony in a location already dedicated to sustainability, such as parks, protected areas or museums. Finally, having an outdoor ceremony in a beautiful setting will remind you (and your guests) why you make environmentally responsible choices.
The food
Serve local, organic, seasonal cuisine, and include a vegetarian or vegan option. Avoid farmed salmon, which usually contains vaccines, pesticides, antibiotics and synthetic pigment... not good! Before the wedding, research places to donate any leftover food, such as homeless shelters or soup kitchens.
The paper
Save trees by going high-tech: use a website to list directions, maps, accommodations and other details, and use email whenever possible. For the paper you do use, stick with 100% recycled and renewable cotton paper, made from clothing scraps, and vegetable or soy inks, which use less energy to produce than petroleum-based inks.
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