Happy St. Patrick's Day, wonderful readers!
Naturally, the "green" theme inspired me today in my search for unique wedding ideas (not a reference to the green in your wallet) and I feel that planning an eco-friendly wedding with various shades of green colors would be not only admirable, but incredibly modern as well.
The easiest place to start would be invitations (and similarly ending with the thank-you stationary). There are seemingly endless possibilities ranging from recycled paper to Poo Poo Paper which can be made from Elephant, Cow, Horse, and Panda.......Poo. Printing with soy-based inks also helps the environment and stays on trend. One statistic I read compares the amount of paper used in wedding invitations per year to being able to cover the entire area of Manhattan. So just modifying that one aspect can make an impact!
And ladies, being fashion conscious and environmentally aware can coexist in peace and beautiful harmony. Vintage jewelry/dresses, recycled stones and metals, ethically mined diamonds, sustainable fabrics, and all-natural beauty products offer unique and guilt-free alternatives.
Yes, limos are fun and glamorous, but you aren't the only one paying the price of luxury- the environment bears the cost as well. A horse-drawn carriage can provided a romantic alternative (if distance allows). Otherwise, arranging a charter bus for you and your guests between ceremony, reception, and hotel can double as being both environmentally and socially responsible.
Naturally, the "green" theme inspired me today in my search for unique wedding ideas (not a reference to the green in your wallet) and I feel that planning an eco-friendly wedding with various shades of green colors would be not only admirable, but incredibly modern as well.
The easiest place to start would be invitations (and similarly ending with the thank-you stationary). There are seemingly endless possibilities ranging from recycled paper to Poo Poo Paper which can be made from Elephant, Cow, Horse, and Panda.......Poo. Printing with soy-based inks also helps the environment and stays on trend. One statistic I read compares the amount of paper used in wedding invitations per year to being able to cover the entire area of Manhattan. So just modifying that one aspect can make an impact!
And ladies, being fashion conscious and environmentally aware can coexist in peace and beautiful harmony. Vintage jewelry/dresses, recycled stones and metals, ethically mined diamonds, sustainable fabrics, and all-natural beauty products offer unique and guilt-free alternatives.
Yes, limos are fun and glamorous, but you aren't the only one paying the price of luxury- the environment bears the cost as well. A horse-drawn carriage can provided a romantic alternative (if distance allows). Otherwise, arranging a charter bus for you and your guests between ceremony, reception, and hotel can double as being both environmentally and socially responsible.
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| You can barely see the bride in the middle of this picture as she blends in with the lawn chairs, but this destination wedding took place on Mackinac Island, MI. The 2.54 square mile island has an ordinance again motor vehicles and relies on horse carriages, bicycles (don't forget a tandem option!), or old-fashioned walking. Wishing you the luck of the Irish on planning your "green" wedding! |
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