There are two ways you can go about planning an eco-friendly wedding. You can go the extremist route and go as "green" as possible (the ultimate), or you can compromise and "go green" where it counts the most (the moderate). For starters, pick a team (ultimate or moderate) and decide how eco-friendly your wedding will be.
When planning an eco-friendly wedding, keep "minimal," "maximize," and "trade-off" in mind. The ultimate eco-bride will maximize the efficiency of her wedding. She will keep energy expenses to a minimum, and understands that "trade-offs" are great ways to compromise without sacrificing the eco-friendly goal of her wedding. With that in mind, here are a few tips for planning an eco-friendly wedding that everyone will rave about.
Get Hitched At An Eco-Friendly Wedding Venue
It all starts with where your nuptials are set to take place. The wedding venue is the foundation of a "green" wedding.
The Ultimate: Get outside! Saving money on utilities is as "green" as it gets. Live up the joys of an outdoor wedding ceremony. Choose from a friend's large backyard, local botanical gardens, a boat or yacht, a special pavilion in the park or other great outdoor wedding venues. After the vows are swapped, dance the night away under the stars (or a tent).The Moderate: Compromise is key. You want a "green" wedding, but you're not going to sweat off your $100 hair and make-up job for it. No problem. Say the vows inside and switch to a tent reception later. Another Continue reading "Planning An Eco-friendly Wedding Without Sacrificing Luxury" »