I wonder if she opted for a green wedding!
I went to a wedding this past weekend, and I inevitably got to thinking about what one could do to have a green wedding.
I mean, traditional weddings are usually such large events which require so much planning and so much ... stuff! What possible could be changed or cut back on to help the environment?
My favourite is instead of offering table gifts, make a donation to one of your favourite charities. Another important thing to consider is serving foods and drinks that are grown and produced locally.
Some other tips:
• Find a dress made from sustainable fabric (bamboo, hemp, organic cotton, silk, etc). Or, reuse a friend's, your mother's or grandmother's dress.
• Use organic flowers in you and your bridesmaid bouquets, the boutonniers and on the tables.
• Register at companies that support fair trade and other sustainable practices.
• Ask that your guests bring your engagement, shower and wedding gifts unwrapped.
What can you add to the list? Did you have a green wedding? Would you change something if you did it over again?
