| That blissful moment where you and your fiancé' finally exchange vows draws quickly closer. Wedding plans are proceeding at full throttle, but this is no time to abandon the principles of staying green. No matter how you feel about the “whole green thing” or global warming, few people dispute the benefits of recycling. Besides, there is virtually no disagreement that deforestation destroys the natural habitat of many plant and animal species. So put some time into researching and implementing portions of your wedding into being eco-friendly. |
Consider starting with eco-friendly wedding invitations. In the last few years, options have mushroomed. Check with your neighborhood printer or jump into cyberspace and check out the abundant resources. Offerings include recycled paper invites printed with soy based ink, there are invitations composed of rope or hemp fibers, denim, and even coffee beans. You can enclose a single small post card style reply card to reduce paper waste.
Jewelry can also be purchased exclusively from recycled precious metal, so you reduce the impact of new mining. Perhaps you have a family heirloom that can be reset with your choice of stones. Now, carry that idea and concept into gifts for your bridal party. There are many recycled bridesmaids' gifts to choose from, such as metal with stones, or wooden rings and bracelets from recycled wood products. When it comes to green wedding favors, a plethora of ideas are available.
Depending on how far your commitment to sustainability extends, you can decide to register with green wedding gift vendors. The selection is amazing. Merchants offer items like organic towels, aprons, and placemats. There are recycled decorative items like clocks, composters, and wooden reclaimed furniture. Or how about eco-friendly paint for decorating your new residence?
When you’re planning draws to a close, keep in mind the effort you put into protecting the environment is cumulative. Saving a ton of paper preserves trees, saves water, and reduces energy consumption. So help save our earth and have a wonderful wedding.