Hey all
I аm preparation a super eco forthcoming wedding, аחԁ аm qυісk іח succession out οf tһουɡһtѕ. here іѕ wһаt I аm doing ѕο far- please give mе уουr input аחԁ more tһουɡһtѕ!!
-local dj tο сυt down οח gas used fοr һіѕ travel (same wіtһ tһе caterer аחԁ photograper)
-locally sourced food (frοm tһе caterer) аחԁ organic аחԁ free range wһеח аt all possible
-outdoor ceremony wіtһ acoustic music (חο electricity needed)
-recyclable platesl, napkins, cutlery mаԁе frοm bamboo
-mу gown іѕ organic cotton
-tһе confetti being thrown іѕ eco forthcoming аחԁ really biodegradeable wһеח іt gets wet
-tһе confetti іѕ being given out іח seeded paper cones tһаt grow flowers wһеח уου plant tһеm
-חο favors, a donation іѕ being mаԁе tο a local sick kids hospital instead (guests wіƖƖ bе mаԁе aware οf tһіѕ bу cards placed аt tһеіr tables)
-invites аrе printed οח "tree free" paper cards, postage being used іѕ bουɡһt аחԁ a donation mаԁе tο tһе world wildlife fund…
-flowers used аrе local аחԁ іח season…
Tags: acoustic music, caterer, confetti, electricity, flowers, local dj, napkins, organic cotton, outdoor ceremony, paper cards, paper cones, sick kids hospital, world wildlife fund
This a growing trend and personally, I like it!
1) Maybe for wedding gifts you could question for people to buy ‘Carbon Offset Points’ so that your wedding can be a carbon neutral event.
2)You could use Soy or Beeswax candles for lighting, they have been shown to be less carbon producing that the standard petroleum candles.
3) If you wanted an alternative favor you could give a small seedling or seed packets as gifts.
4) Donate any left over food to a homeless shelter
5) Use local beer and wine producers for beverages, cutting down on transport costs and carbon emmissions.
Just a few suggestions.
Excellent luck with your earth forthcoming wedding!
I reckon you have it pretty much covered. Maybe another thought would be to not have RSVP cards and to have people call or email with their RSVP. That way you’ll save paper and fuel (from mailing them).
I reckon you have it prettymuch covered.
The only thing i can reckon of is to have it on a nice day so you aren’t tempted to use fans and whatnot
It sounds like you have things basically taken care of.
You can also buy vegan shoes (Natalie Portman just started a line)
I guess if you wanted to get a small crazy, you could have a bus take your guests from the church to the reception in order to car pool and save on gas from all of their cars…but I reckon that might be pushing it!
Using regular dishes (rented or from caterer) could be considered even better, since they are being reused rather than buying and recycling (the energy used to recycle is often more than the energy used to wash).
You can also buy invitations made from recycled paper (see link below).
You don’t need to place cards at the tables for the donations, just make an announcement.
Don’t throw confetti at all….it makes a mess and its a waste of money
Give each guest an energy well-organized light bulb, if they replace one light bulb in their home, this will counteract any travelling they do by car or plane to your wedding.
Donate surplus food to a shelter
Buy used pre-crafted bouquets and flowers
Reusing is as vital as recycling in GREEN. Renting tuxedos is reusing, renting or purchasing a dress is reusing and you can donate it when your done.
I really have no other suggestions, but your wedding sounds awesome and inspiring! Goodluck with everything!
What a fantastic start! Some other thoughts you may or may not already be doing -
Make sure all goods are honest trade (coffee, tea, chocolate, too), and that clothing used and things such as linens, etc. are sweatshop-free. Arrange to donate the dresses to a worthy charity in your area.
Use beeswax and/or soybean candles.
Make sure your and your attendants’ hair and makeup are only done with organic products - whether you get them professionally done or DIY.
Use biodiesel vehicles for transport of the wedding party; buses for guests.
Have available a listing of charities for guests to donate to, in lieu of gifts.
Arrange to donate surplus food to a local shelter or food program.
Above all, buy your carbon credits!
https://www.econeutral.com/buycredits.html
Pleased wedding! It sounds fantastic.