Saturday, June 12, 2010

The Economic and Spiritual Benefits of Going Green For Your Wedding

There are so many possibilities to consider from the very start of your wedding planning adventure. Green choices can often be more cost effective. A set of wedding rings for example costs an average of $7,000. Why not take a family heirloom that is never used and have it recast - it would carry more sentimental value than brand new rings.

Wedding invitations can be expensive and of course, they use paper. Many brides are choosing alternative "brief" wedding invitations to the traditional form and supplementing these with wedding websites. A good wedding website will help you communicate all your wedding details to your guests, offer online RSVP facilities and will be fun for you and your guests to use. You can go for a custom designed wedding websites or do it yourself if you would prefer to design your own wedding website.

Your wedding theme can flow naturally from your local environment and community. This is very meaningful and extra special for your guests, particularly if many of them are from the local community. You can opt for fresh delicious food, fresh wild flowers or flowers grown locally - fresh, in season, organic. For example, you can serve brie and pear purses, Pumpkin soup, green salads, local steak and field green salads at your October wedding in New England. Support your local community in kitting out your wedding and your wedding will be remembered and loved by your community and guests. In an age where money can buy you almost anything (if you have it!), it is refreshing to come across a wholesome wedding that has its community and matrimonial values at its centre.

Beach weddings lend themselves well to Green weddings. A beach theme can make use of sea shells for candle holders and natural artefacts, such as driftwood, for decoration. Use non-petroleum based candles to cast shadows over sand sculptures and shell arrangements to mimic flower arrangements. The set-up for a beach wedding - wooden slatted path, reception tent and decorations are mostly reusable and recyclable. And there is nothing better than the sea view, the beach lit up for the after-party, a fresh sea breeze and being out in the open.

If you are looking for help with your green wedding, there are some good books to have a look at. Green wedding authors typically write about their own experiences in planning for their green weddings. Pick up some practical cost-saving ideas and advice on what not to do as well - not all green ideas are good. For example, may not be a great idea to hire bio-diesel buses to transport your guests - very expensive and difficult to find.

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