Eco-Friendly Green Weddings Are a Hot Trend

The wedding industry generates 70 Billion dollars a year. Luckily, some of that green money is being spent by people who are eco-friendly. One of the hottest wedding trends right now is to have a green wedding. Green weddings not only makes a positive impact on the environment, but they are also a great way for couples to share their commitment to the environment with their family and friends.

If this sounds like something you want to do, here are a few ideas to get you started.

Wedding Invitations
Your wedding invitations can make a great green statement. Use tree free or recycled paper.

Food and Beverage
Think vegan or vegetarian when choosing your food. Use eco-friendly caterers or restaurants when creating your menu. Serve organic raw food and organic or herbal beverages at the reception and rehearsal dinner.

Table settings
Table settings at the reception are another easy place to show your nature loving side by using leaves or pebbles for your place cards. You can easily write the guests names on the leaves or pebbles, creating a unique and eco-friendly alternative to the traditional paper place cards for seating arrangements.

Transportation
Consider renting a hybrid SUV or limousine that uses clean fuel for your transportation to the wedding, reception, and honeymoon. Having your wedding ceremony and reception at the same location can also cut down on the amount of fuel needed to transport yourself and guests between locations.

Flowers
Flowers for the wedding and reception can be done in an eco-friendly manner if you use an organic florist. Organic florists use organic seeds and grow their flowers in pesticide free soil. You might also ask that they mix in some fruits and vegetable leaves with the flowers to put a creative spin on the traditional flower arrangements.

Wedding and Engagement Rings
Everyone wants a lovely ring, but unethical mining practices harm the workers and the earth. So do your research and buy your engagement and wedding rings from jewelers who support ethically mined gems. Or consider using vintage stones or rings that have been handed down for generations or bought at an antique store.

Bride and Groom

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