| An eco-friendly life never goes out of fashion. But, the | | | | which are quite unnecessary, can drastically reduce |
| concept of a "green wedding" is becoming a more | | | | your paper wastage-use a single card instead. One |
| widely recognized wedding term. A green or an | | | | doesn't have to be a computer expert to send out |
| eco-friendly wedding is one that aims to help, not harm | | | | electronic invitations. |
| Mother Nature. There are many ways to green up the | | | | Better yet, create your own wedding website through |
| occasion; even if you don't follow each and every | | | | which you can relay all the important information to the |
| step, there are plenty of alternative ways to celebrate | | | | guests. The wedding dress doesn't have to cost an |
| your special day without generating unnecessary | | | | arm and a leg; even for a fraction of the cost, a bride |
| waste and electricity. If you want to make a positive | | | | can still showcase her personal style and convey a |
| impact on the environment, then an eco-friendly | | | | message to the guests. A vintage wedding dress is |
| wedding may be the right option for you. The ring is a | | | | always unique. Local resale shops and Ebay can turn |
| symbol of union between husband and wife. | | | | out a few choice selections, as well as high end |
| Why not make it your symbol of union with the | | | | vintage stores. Mom's wedding gown altered to your |
| environment? A vintage ring from Grandma's jewelry | | | | liking can turn out to be an elegant, meaningful wedding |
| chest can be resized and repaired according to your | | | | dress minus the cost. The menu doesn't have to be |
| taste. If there's none available in the family, there are | | | | necessarily vegetarian, although organic foods would |
| plenty of jewelry stores, or you can go to Ebay and | | | | be ideal. |
| Craigslist. Look for jewellers using recycled gold, as this | | | | It's even better when such foods are locally grown, |
| doesn't require new materials to be mined. Diamonds | | | | since associated fuel costs are reduced. There are |
| are a girl's best friend, but these have become so | | | | also plenty of local small-scale farmers who can |
| closely linked with war, smuggling and other conflicts. | | | | provide organic wines, coffee, and even recycled |
| There are plenty of gemstones other than diamond | | | | glasses. By opting for organic food, one can support |
| which are just as beautiful, such as your very own | | | | the local farmers while keeping waste to a minimum |
| birthstone. | | | | without sacrificing the taste of the food. Instead of |
| Alternative gems such as moissanite or adia which are | | | | using disposable service ware, why not rent plates, |
| created in labs can pretty much look like the same | | | | glasses and flatware that can be washed and |
| thing. Letting the guests know of your priority to | | | | reused? Just about every aspect in planning a |
| reduce wedding waste can be done primarily through | | | | wedding offers tons of opportunities to "green it up" or |
| the invitations. Lots of guests mean lots of paper, so | | | | make it into an eco-friendly wedding. You may not |
| consider inviting only a few guests. As much as | | | | want to adopt all of the ideas, but giving extra attention |
| possible, use recycled stationery which can turn out to | | | | to areas in which you think you can make a difference |
| be as pretty as the bleached ones. Tissue inserts | | | | can make a wonderfully favourable impact. |