Something old something new something Borrowed something Green Guide to a Green
"Eco-friendly" sounds cold and unromantic. How can "Eco-friendly" be incorporated into the wonderful romance and excitement of a wedding? How about "Eco-romance" or "Eco-wonder?" Keep the romance of the moment in the green!
Sharing the spectacular moment of joining in marriage with friends and relatives is a sacred occasion. It is also an excellent time to express caring for the planet we live on. A green wedding is the perfect time to consciously celebrate "life" and share Eco-friendly, Eco-wonders during moments of Eco-romance.
The following suggestions are to nurture green wedding plans for yourselves and future generations:
Plan: Design your wedding occasion around a special ecological theme. Perhaps the rain forest is your heart passion, or local wildflowers? Perhaps Ivy that grows profusely in your aunt's yard needs clipping? Centerpieces of Goldfish in simple glass bowls, entwined with Aunt Suzie's ivy would be lovely. Get creative. Make lists of ideas.
Recycle: Byall means, search out recycled paper for invitations and any paper products you need. Prepare for recycling the used paper, plastic and glass from the wedding celebration by confirming the caterer or wedding planner is instructed to seperate and recycle.
Food: Have varieties of foods that are wholesome, healthy, simple yet delicious! If you are planning a formal, sit-down dinner with a caterer, make your plans with the caterer so that the celebration meal is exactly what you want. Many organic food options are available. Buffets are popular and easily designed with the lovely colors of fresh fruits, vegetables, entrees, etc.
Transportation: A bicycle built for two may be difficult to maneuver in a wedding dress! A horse-drawn carriage is Cinderella-like and fun. Either way, there are no toxic fumes. Encourage ride sharing between your guests in consideration of them and the environment.
A green wedding is best when the romance of green is included and love is shared between the bride, the groom, the guests and the environment during this Eco-special occasion.
Preparing for a wedding involves many details: from the apparel to the flowers to the food, music, guest list and invitations. It is easy to become completely engulfed even overwhelmed with the occasion. At each step of the plan-making process, keep others in mind because the impact of each wedding multiplies exponentially upon the local environmentthroughout each city, state and country of our world.
Envision the broad effects of your green wedding and enjoy each romantic second of it; assured that you are contributing to your own dreams and future dreams of this whole planet!
