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Green Ideas Having a green wedding is no different than living a green lifestyle: don't use so much stuff! For the stuff you do use, choose sustainable, recycled, organic, and local where possible. We have tried to compile some useful tips and links we've come across for "the big stuff", along with links to other guides. We've also tried to note which links are local to Seattle. This is a work in progress--please send us tips and links you'd like to add. ATTIRE & ACCESSORIES Of course we'd love for you to shop with us, especially if you are local! If we don't have what you want, though, here are some other great on-line shops to try.
CEREMONY & RECEPTION Consider having the ceremony and reception at the same location, or at least as close to each other as possible to cut down on driving. Bring the party to your family by choosing a venue close to where the majority of your guests live to reduce the pollution generated by travel. Give guests organic flower petals or lavender buds to toss instead of birdseed. Standard birdseed mixes often contain invasive, non-native plant seeds--plants that can wreak havoc to an ecosystem long after your wedding. Enjoy butterflies in their natural setting. Releasing butterflies at your ceremony can disrupt wild butterflies' migration and spread disease or parasites. Choose a venue or caterer who uses local, organic ingredients. If you can't find one, ask. Make sure your vendors and venue recycle!
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GIFTS & REGISTRY Skip the wedding favors. It is one less detail to worry about and your guests probably won't even notice. If you absolutely must have favors, at least consider planet-friendly items like soy votives, flower seeds, organic candies, or small potted plants. For the wedding party, consider non-material gifts, like massage therapy gift certificates, useful gifts like wine, soap, fair trade coffee, or 100% recycled or tree free gifts. If your home is already furnished, consider "registering" for donations to your favorite charities.
INVITATIONS, PROGRAMS, ETC Traditional paper products are one of the easiest areas in which to go green. There is a growing variety of recycled and tree-free papers available from specialty shops and even large retailers. Even with green options, the less you use, the better! Keep your invites short and sweet by placing all of the "insert" information on a website. Skip the inner envelope and tissue inserts. You'll not only save paper, you'll save money on postage.
RINGS Blood diamonds, dirty gold--who wants that as a symbol of their love? Especially when there are so many eco-friendly choices readily available. Green ring options include reseting stones from family jewelry, shopping for vintage or antique pieces, or having rings created from reclaimed metal.
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