Tips for a carbon neutral wedding:
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Monday August 18 2008
Here's how to make sure your big is environmentally friendly.
- Arrive at the ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage or hybrid car in order to reduce fuel emissions.
- Pick a venue that's convenient to most guests to minimise travels impact.
- Try to find a carbon neutral hotel for your wedding reception.
- Having your wedding in the summer will help to save on heat and electricity during the reception.
- Try to avoid using paper, email your wedding invites instead.
- Create a website with details about your wedding: directions.
Food:
- Ask your caterer to serve seasonal, locally grown food with low food miles.
- Try to serve organic food where possible.
Flowers and Decoration:
- Know anyone with green fingers? Use flowers grown by friends or family in their gardens instead or flowers purchased from a florist.
Favours:
- There are endless possibilities for eco-friendly party favours for your guests. The main thing is to avoid disposable, plastic objects and over wrapping the favours.
- Organic chocolates or another locally produced food item always goes down well.
Clothes:
- Choose a vintage dress or borrow a wedding dress from a stylish friend.
- Pick bridesmaids dresses that can be worn again.
Honeymoon:
- Think about exploring a place close to home that you've always wanted to visit.
