| Living an eco-friendly life never goes out of style. | | | | misconception is that using faux flowers contributes to |
| However, the term "green wedding" has become a | | | | your green wedding because it saves actual flowers |
| widely recognized wedding term for having a wedding | | | | from being used. In actuality, the making of faux |
| that helps, not hurts the environment. There are many | | | | flowers uses numerous chemicals that work against |
| ways to plan your wedding in a way that will not | | | | the environment. Also, consider using flowers that are |
| generate unnecessary waste and electricity. | | | | grown locally and are in season. |
| Here are 10 things to consider in making your wedding | | | | 6. Consider a donation to an environmental organization |
| a little bit more eco-friendly. | | | | in lieu of traditional wedding favors. Let each guest |
| 1. Use recycled paper invitations. You do not have to | | | | know that you have donated a certain amount in their |
| sacrifice style in the least to use any of these | | | | honor. Another option is to register with an organization |
| invitations, as they come in many styles and colors. | | | | that will donate a portion of your registry sales to a |
| 2. Hire vendors that are familiar with creating an | | | | charitable organization of your choice. |
| eco-friendly wedding. They may have great ideas that | | | | 7. Buy a vintage dress and accessories. Besides the |
| you have never thought of, or ways to make your | | | | fact that vintage accessories can make your wedding |
| wedding even more "green" than you had originally | | | | stand out from others in an "old-Hollywood" kind of |
| desired. | | | | way, you will save having the dress and accessories |
| 3. Ask your photographer to use digital photography. | | | | from having to be made. |
| Using digital photography is a method that most | | | | Choosing environmentally friendly lifestyle is not just |
| photographers use, as opposed to printing out every | | | | constrained to your wedding day. Living habits can help |
| photo that is taken. This way, you can pick and | | | | the environment more than you realize. When |
| choose the photos that you would like to have printed, | | | | considering how to have an eco-friendly wedding, you |
| as well as share pictures with your friends and family. | | | | may want to think about how to carry your |
| 4. Consider referring your guests to hotels that use | | | | awareness into your everyday life. That way, long |
| eco-friendly practices, such as conserving on water | | | | after your wedding is over, you will still be helping the |
| and electricity. | | | | environment. |
| 5. Use fresh flowers instead of faux. A common | | | | |