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Eco-Uplift Articles
Must Love Green:
How to Have an Eco-friendly Wedding
By Ruth Purple
An eco-friendly life never goes out of fashion. But, the concept of a
"green wedding" is becoming a more widely recognized wedding term. A
green or an eco-friendly wedding is one that aims to help, not harm
Mother Nature. There are
many ways to green up the occasion; even if you don't follow each and
every step, there are plenty of alternative ways to celebrate your
special day without generating unnecessary waste and electricity. If you
want to make a positive impact on the environment, then an eco-friendly
wedding may be the right option for you. The ring is a symbol of union
between husband and wife.
Why not make it your symbol of union with the environment? A vintage
ring from Grandma's jewelry chest can be resized and repaired according
to your taste. If there's none available in the family, there are plenty
of jewelry stores, or you can go to Ebay and Craigslist. Look for
jewelers using recycled gold, as this doesn't require new materials to
be mined. Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but these have become so
closely linked with war, smuggling and other conflicts. There are plenty
of gemstones other than diamond which are just as beautiful, such as
your very own birthstone.
Alternative gems such as moissanite or adia which are created in labs
can pretty much look like the same thing. Letting the guests know of
your priority to reduce wedding waste can be done primarily through the
invitations. Lots of guests mean lots of paper, so consider inviting
only a few guests. As much as possible, use recycled stationery which
can turn out to be as pretty as the bleached ones. Tissue inserts which
are quite unnecessary, can drastically reduce your paper wastage-- use a
single card instead. One doesn't have to be a computer expert to send
out electronic invitations.
Better yet, create your own wedding website through which you can relay
all the important information to the guests. The wedding dress doesn't
have to cost an arm and a leg; even for a fraction of the cost, a bride
can still showcase her personal style and convey a message to the
guests. A vintage wedding dress is always unique. Local resale shops and
Ebay can turn out a few choice selections, as well as high end vintage
stores. Mom's wedding gown altered to your liking can turn out to be an
elegant, meaningful wedding dress minus the cost. The menu doesn't have
to be necessarily vegetarian, although organic foods would be
ideal.
It's even better when such foods are locally grown, since associated
fuel costs are reduced. There are also plenty of local small-scale
farmers who can provide organic wines, coffee, and even recycled
glasses. By opting for organic food, one can support the local farmers
while keeping waste to a minimum without sacrificing the taste of the
food. Instead of using disposable service ware, why not rent plates,
glasses and flatware that can be washed and reused? Just about every
aspect in planning a wedding offers tons of opportunities to "green it
up" or make it into an eco- friendly wedding. You may not want to adopt
all of the
ideas, but giving extra attention to areas in which you think you can
make a difference can make a wonderfully favourable impact.
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The author of this article Ruth
Purple is a Relationships Coach who has been successfully coaching
and guiding clients for many years. Ruth recently decided to go public
and share her knowledge and experience through her website
relazine.com. You can sign up for
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