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A Sample of Your Green Wedding Ideas!
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We were married last september and found some great green favors. "Tree in a box" was a personal way for us to plant almost a hundred trees and now are looking forward to celebrating the young saplings that have sprouted amoungst friends and family. They were affordable too, at about $2.50 ea, the packaging was very pretty and boxes can be personalized for your day!
—alyssanemes

On my registry, I picked designers who donate a portion of their proceeds from the sale to wildlife and nature conservation—specifically Arthur Court and Lynn Chase designs. So, I felt good and so did my guests!!!

A couple who married shortly after, borrowed my eco-friendly ideas and bought chocolate bars that supported rainforest conservation in the Amazon. Each chocolate bar featured an endangered species.
—lschoellko

Ine good green thing from me is a bouquet. I wanted to have a spice bouquet for my wedding. I however did not find the spices and items to make that come true. I did have a great wildflower one instead though. But wouldnt that have been very nice and fragrent?
—rosiepedals

We made caramel apples as favors using locally grown apples, we used locally grown cranberries floating in water for centerpieces and scattered little pincones on the tables from my parents yard, we got married outside in a beautiful park a short distance from the reception location, and the hotel our out of town guests stayed in offered a free shuttle to and from the wedding so guests carpooled! We loved using so many natural elements in our wedding! I can't wait to watch the special, keep the great ideas coming!
—krt100706

I have also heard of other ways of having a green wedding ... purchasing your wedding dress from a vintage store or resale store, select native flowers that are in season or organic flowers from a local florist, have the meal you provide your guests come from seasonal items grown locally and organically (including alchohol beverages), and decide to have your honeymoon within your own home town/state (bed and breakfast?) or at an eco-friendly place.
—jess4126

I eloped, so my wedding was pretty earth friendly!
—greenymama


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