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Echo Chic Weddings
Jan 22, 2011
As more brides become environmentally conscious; green weddings have become the latest rage. There are many different ways to make your wedding eco friendly. The whole idea behind "being green" is to do no harm,use earth friendly vendors, and reuse and recycle.
Using tree free recycled paper for your wedding invitations is a great place to start. There are many different options to choose from so don`t worry about sacrificing your style. Not only will this set the tone for your wedding but you can also use tree free paper for your shower notes,placecards,menu cards,and thank-you notes.How green you want to go is up to you. From hormone-free chicken and using local products,to sustainable foods,flowers,decorations,and clean-up products,the choice is yours. Many flowers sold are imported from countries where pesticide use is very high,and labor conditions and wages very low. A friendlier choice is to purchase flowers that are in season and sold by a local florist. Both potted flowers and plants can be used instead of cut flowers. Or try intertwining tree branches and decorating them for a fabulous centerpiece. Centerpieces that are edible-that you can take apart and replant in your garden is also a great way to go. For decorating I would recommend getting rid of the ballon arches,and try using dried grasses and greens,berries,seashells,anything that nature povides for your decorating needs. Candles should be beeswax or soy. Include local and organic produce in your menu. Any leftovers can be offered to shelters or food banks or used as compost. Lets not forget our dishes or flatware. You can purchase biodegradable dishes and flatware made out of cornstarch, sugar cane, tropical leaves,and bamboo. And they look great! As an alternative to throwing rice or birdseed-using native wildflower petals is a beautiful option.Another little lovely touch would be presenting your guests with small tree saplings as there favor. As you see there are so many ways you can incorporate "being green" into your wedding. It`s just a matter of how green,you would like to go. What to do about gifts? There are environmentally correct gift registries such as: greennest.com out there. Or you could ask guests to donate to a favorite environmental group.
Using tree free recycled paper for your wedding invitations is a great place to start. There are many different options to choose from so don`t worry about sacrificing your style. Not only will this set the tone for your wedding but you can also use tree free paper for your shower notes,placecards,menu cards,and thank-you notes.How green you want to go is up to you. From hormone-free chicken and using local products,to sustainable foods,flowers,decorations,and clean-up products,the choice is yours. Many flowers sold are imported from countries where pesticide use is very high,and labor conditions and wages very low. A friendlier choice is to purchase flowers that are in season and sold by a local florist. Both potted flowers and plants can be used instead of cut flowers. Or try intertwining tree branches and decorating them for a fabulous centerpiece. Centerpieces that are edible-that you can take apart and replant in your garden is also a great way to go. For decorating I would recommend getting rid of the ballon arches,and try using dried grasses and greens,berries,seashells,anything that nature povides for your decorating needs. Candles should be beeswax or soy. Include local and organic produce in your menu. Any leftovers can be offered to shelters or food banks or used as compost. Lets not forget our dishes or flatware. You can purchase biodegradable dishes and flatware made out of cornstarch, sugar cane, tropical leaves,and bamboo. And they look great! As an alternative to throwing rice or birdseed-using native wildflower petals is a beautiful option.Another little lovely touch would be presenting your guests with small tree saplings as there favor. As you see there are so many ways you can incorporate "being green" into your wedding. It`s just a matter of how green,you would like to go. What to do about gifts? There are environmentally correct gift registries such as: greennest.com out there. Or you could ask guests to donate to a favorite environmental group.
