subject: 10 Great Tips For Green Weddings by:Chris Horton [print this page] Invitations Invitations
Ask your stationer about green options including using tree-free, recycled and recyclable paper and vegetable oil based inks. Visit Get Married's website at http://www.getmarried.com/invitations_gallery for some wedding invitation ideas.
Out of town guests
Calculate the mileage your guests will travel and donate to a clean energy or reforestation project that balances out the environmental impact of your travel.
Transportation
Have the ceremony and the reception at the same location, eliminating the need for a large group of people to travel from one place to another. If the ceremony must be in a different spot, hire a bus to bring everyone to the reception together.
Ceremony
Consider having your celebration outdoors. The more beautiful the natural environment, the less you'll need to spend on decorations!
Flowers
Try to use flowers that have been organically, locally grown.
Food
Hire a caterer who specializes in locally grown ingredients. Also ask about regional, organic wines and locally brewed beer.
Reception venue
Ask your reception manager about their green policies. Many venues are up to date on reducing and recycling programs.
Wedding party fashions
Try to choose styles that everyone agrees they'll want to wear again and again. Consider donating your bridal gown to a clothing charity.
Share your enthusiasm for having a green wedding with family and friends. You'll be encouraging them to go green themselves. Every little bit of knowledge about how to help the environment helps everyone be more active about making a
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Specializing in wedding related articles on wedding planning, wedding dresses, destination weddings, wedding invitations, and other related wedding topics. Find more great information online at http://www.getmarried.com or watch Get Married TV for real wedding videos, tips and advice every morning at 7:30am EST on the Lifetime Network with host Colin Cowie and co-host DeAnna Pappas.
