10 Great Tips For Green Weddings

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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.

Keepsakes for guests

Give every guest a tree seedling or a packet of wild flower seeds. You can find great eco-friendly favors for your guests on the Get Married site at https://www.getmarried.com/shop/catalog/Eco_Friendly_Favors-123-1.html



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