Second Opinion Magazine
Apr 28, 20101 min
How can you “green” your wedding? Try these ideas:
Attire
• Try a vintage or ‘gently’ used dress from a shop or a relative
• Dresses come in eco-friendly fabrics such as hemp, silk, organic cotton, or bamboo
• Grooms/men can rent tuxedos
Ceremony & Reception
• Consider a daytime outdoor wedding or reception – no need for electricity or lighting
• Choose locally grown or produced products – less fuel is needed to transport them
• Opt for pillar candles in glass hurricane lamps instead of floral centerpieces
Invitations
• Print invitations on recycled paper
• Buy invites from companies that use wind power
• Skip save-the-date cards
• E-mailing guests about your wedding website can be a great alternative to sending out traditional paper invitations
Favors
• Choose favors that are useful beyond the event
• Make a donation to an eco-friendly organization in lieu of favors
Honeymoon
• Consider taking an eco-tour
• Reserve trips through eco-travel agencies
• Seek hotels and resorts that recycle and reduce energy consumption