6. Use flowers from your ceremony and bridal party to decorate the reception.
Instead of creating additional flower arrangements for the reception, ask your attendants to strategically place their bouquets for the reception. Your bouquet can be used to decorate the head table or cake table.
7. Select wedding apparel that is made of sustainable fabrics or reuse a lovingly worn dress.
You can choose a wedding gown made of silk or hemp or even a blend of the two. Making Memories Brides Against Breast Cancer holds bridal gown sales across the country. You will find gently used or donated new gowns for sale at great prices. Check out their link for more info: www.makingmemories.com. Don't forget to donate your gown after your wedding day!
8. Avoid serving farmed salmon.
Farmed salmon are often given vaccines, pesticides, and antibiotics. Thing the pretty pink color of farmed salmon is attractive-this is a result of synthetic pigment given to them. If you plan to serve salmon, choose wild for the health of your guests and the enviroment.
9. Celebrate you marriage with an eco-friendly honeymoon.
Many hotels have decided to go "green". You can find a list of these hotels at www.greenhotels.com. You many also be interested in a newer practice known as ecotourism. The international Ecotourism Society is a great resource to find travel agents, tour operators, and lodging committed to "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of the local people."
10. Consider a ceremony and reception site that are outdoors or one that maximizes natural light.
Ask the facility about the alternative lighting options for your celebration. You can also opt to use candles instead of electricity for more mood lighting.
Well, that's it for now! Pick one of the ten ideas to add a dash of "green" to your big day!
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