This does mean that I will do some writing about green wedding research, but I also don't intend to let that topic take over
But, because it has been less than a week since "the question," I think I'm still allowed to be more girly than normal. Here's an update on my green wedding considerations thus far (in no particular order):
1) Keep the numbers limited. More people equals more travel, stuff, costs...
2) Pick a venue that I feel good about supporting, i.e. a park. Ideally it should be close for most guests to travel to.
3) Encourage guests to purchase carbon offsets for their travel.
4) Use a caterer who sources locally, has organic options, and is veggie-friendly (a must for the vegetarian bride and groom!).
5) Find a natural materials, second-hand wedding dress. Donate or sell after the big day.
6) Minimize waste and materials - i.e. paper for invitations, favors, etc.
7) Keep gifts under control. That doesn't necessarily mean don't register, but only ask for things we can really use to get started. Try an alternative registery to include second hand and handmade items. Include donations and carbon credits as registry "asks."
8) Green the honeymoon. I know we will want to travel, so we will plan to purchase offsets. Look into ecotourism options that support local communities and preservation of biodiversity.
9) Pick reusable items whenever possible. This includes rewearable bridesmaids' dresses, rentals for the guys, centerpieces, etc.
10) Try to grow our own flowers.
11) Minimize electrical use - perhaps a green DJ?
12) Maintain a balanced life and don't let the wedding take over!
I'm sure I will figure out many more things along the way. Wish me luck!
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Hey there! Wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! David text me Monday morning after he "popped the question". I'm so excited for the two of you!
ReplyDeleteI really like all of your ideas for a Green Wedding. The one about your wedding dress caught my eye, there is a group called Brides Against Breast Cancer who are based in Oregon and to a lot of shows in the Seattle area. That is who I got my dress through almost 6 years ago now! All the dresses have been donated by brides and you can get ANYTHING from a 70's hippie flower dress to a vera wang. Nothing is more than $1000 either. And when you are done, you can donate it back too. I did! I only kept my vale and donated everything back to them (corset, shoes, petticoat...etc.) One thing that I love about them is that if you donate a dress that isn't in good enough shape to sell, they have a group of women to will turn it into a quilt!
Have fun planning and remember you two are getting married don't lose sight of that.
Congrats again! :)
I love all of your ideas. I just married in September and planned a backyard wedding myself in four months. If you have ANY questions, let me know. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck and congrats!