A wedding is a special celebration, but can be very expensive - not only in terms of dollars spent, but in all facets of the impact on the environment environment. Fortunately, there are many ways to lessen the impact of the wedding festivities, here are ten ideas to consider.
1. Consider recycled metal to buy a diamond ring and a manufacturer who adheres to fair labor practices. Gold mining in particular, is very destructive of the environment, the use of existing gold jewelry is a renewable natural resource, without compromising on quality.
2. For the Save-the-date cards and invitations, choose recycled paper and recyclable and select colors other than white bright chemical that contains chlorine.
3. When the gift registry, look at green gift registries, point to the shops to donate a portion of sales to a charity, and register for recycled household goods and those made from sustainable materials.
4. For the wedding dress, consider wearing vintage, if a dress is important, selecting organic materials like organic hemp or silk, which are less resource intensive cotton.
5. Cut flowers are often highly toxic, both for the workers who grow and the environment. Transport emissions and also costs come into play for flowers that are grown locally. Select locally-grown and organically grown flowers.
6. For place cards, choose organic Cardholders of bamboo that can be reused for photos after the wedding. Another alternative is to use recycled paper cards plantable seed place embedded wildflowers, guests can enjoy planting flowers after the wedding festivities.
7. Table Centers can be beautiful and green, evergreen baby alive or shrub can be carried guesthouse and planted in their yards. Recycled glass bowls are another central idea eco-friendly.
8. For the menu, try to stay with local foods, seasonal and organic as much as possible. Since a pound of beef requires 826 gallons of water to produce, consider a free beef entree.
9. Ideas for eco-friendly wedding favors include plants, bulbs, or seeds. Plantable seed favors can be customized with the names of spouses, to match the decor of the wedding.
10. Do not forget to keep the green theme in planning the honeymoon! Research eco-friendly travel ideas to websites of the likes of the International Ecotourism Society, the Directory of accommodation and eco travel green. When you register, request that cleaning staff do not change the towels and sheets daily.
About the Author:
Sarah L. Mitchell is a party planner and writer for Partease, an online source for wedding favors and gifts. Follow the link here for the latest trends in wedding favors.
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