Planning a Green Wedding

Some couples decide to share their love with the environment. Current times are seeing more people making efforts to improve the world around them. Many communities, businesses, and individuals are "going green." The following article provides suggestions regarding showing affection for the environment while wedding planning.

Green Wedding Tip #1 - Location

Think about having the ceremony and reception in one place. This lessens the need for auto transportation. If the wedding reception site is close to the ceremony, taking all the guests in a bus or trolley becomes an option.

Deciding to have an outdoor ceremony and reception is an environmentally-conscious decision. In addition, choose service providers that share your sentiments about the natural world.

Green Wedding Tip #2 - Cuisine

Offer organic cuisine at your wedding. A vegan or vegetarian dish may make for a popular option. After the wedding, bring leftover food to a soup kitchen or homeless shelter.

Green Wedding Tip #3 - Paper-free

Be eco-friendly by taking advantage of online resources. Use the Web to establish a site providing directions, maps, accommodations, a timeline of the wedding day, etc. Rather than paper invitations, email and telephone potential guests.

If using paper is necessary, then use 100% recycled paper. Stay away from products that use petroleum-based inks.

Green Wedding Tip #4 - Dress of generations

The wedding dress is of paramount importance to the bride. If it is a possibility, think about wearing the wedding dress of a relative. Personalize the dress by making alterations. As an alternative, look for vintage dresses online or in specialty stores.

Green Wedding Tip #5 - Resources

For more green ideas regarding wedding attire, visit the "Hemp Weddings" section of rawganique.com.

If you are thinking about donating a percentage of gift registry sales, go to the idofoundation.org.

For honeymoon or guest accommodations, see what greenhotels.com has to offer.