Going Green

Eco Friendly Weddings

by Jen on April 22, 2010

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Happy Earth Day 2010!  Last year we wrote a 6 month series featuring easy practical tips for making your wedding green.  In honor of Earth Day we are re-posting them for all our new readers.  Check them out!

Practically Green: Tip #25 In Your Favor

by Jen on December 29, 2009

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I can’t believe we are here!  Our last post from the practically green series. Hopefully you now have some ideas on how to effortlessly incorporate eco-friendly ideas without taking away from your vision.

Our last subject is favors.  A hotly debated topic, what is the right favor, is it even required at all?  The answer is no, a nicety but not a requirement.  They do add something fun to the table and are a great way to express your personality.

If you want to keep it green consider something organic like a seedling or something edible.  Keep away from trinkets that usually get left behind or tossed in the trash.

What are you green wedding favor ideas?

Practically Green: Tip #24 Green Gowns

December 22, 2009

Another waste less post, this time we are talking about keeping it simple for your attendants.  Bridesmaid dresses get a bad rap.  I have many a friend who has a collection of never to wear again dresses in a rainbow of colors sitting in the back of their closet.The best way to avoid the dress [...]

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Practically Green: Tip #23 Use Their Own Two Feet

December 15, 2009

For most of today’s wedding  couples a significant portion of their guests are coming from out of town.  Keep emissions down by choosing a wedding location within walking distance of the hotel where you have your room block. Shuttle service to the weekend’s events is another way to keep it green while making it easy [...]

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Practically Green: Tip #22 Fair Trade Dessert

December 8, 2009

Coffee and dessert bars have become hugely popular.  Their two biggest ingredients, chocolate and coffee, are often attacked by greenies for not being sustainably grown.  Ask your caterer or baker if they can use organic fair-trade items when available.

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Practically Green: Tip #22 Unforgettable Flowers

December 1, 2009

Flowers are often high on the list of the couple’s priorities for wedding day.  The provide color, their arrangement set the style for the day and they are generally grown in far off locations with pesticides and fertilizers.  OK, so there is a downside.  What is a girl to do?  No problem, we have it [...]

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