Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Green Wedding Ideas

  • Have an outdoor wedding so you and your guests can appreciate the environment.
  • Have the wedding ceremony and reception at the same venue and cut down on the transportation.

  • Hire local vendors and caterers who practice sustainable methods and buy local products.
  • Limit the number of cut flowers you use and consider alternatives such as herbs and vegetables.









Donate your flowers after the event. We have a great source in Asheville called Second Bloom (secondbloom.org) that takes the flowers from events and brings them to nursing homes, rehab centers and Hospice.


  • Use eco-friendly paper for your invitations and programs. Recycled paper and invitations have come a long way. We love the plantable invitations we found at foreverfiances.com.
  • Incorporate the guest favor into the decor by using recycled bowls and decor.
  • Rather than offering any gifts, donate to your favorite cause in honor of your guests.
  • Create edible centerpieces
  • For candles consider using soy or beeswax, they are a bit more expensive but better for the environment
  • Asheville has an abundant supply of local brewers. We recommend that our clients use local beer and organic wines.

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