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Archive for the ‘Green Wedding’ Category

May 13th, 2008

Green Wedding Candles

If you’re planning to use candles at your wedding (as most of you will), then go with candles made from a renewable resource like beeswax or soy.
Beeswax and soy candles are non-toxic and cleaning burning. Most of them also feature pure cotton wicks that never contain lead, unlike some imported paraffin candles. Plus, both soy […]

By Peggy -- 3 comments

May 12th, 2008

Eco Wedding Favors - Four Ideas

Greener wedding favors should be made with eco sense (i.e. organic) or be something people will use and use; not just toss. Here are a few ideas…
Plantable Petal Cones Kit (for holding flower petals, lavender grains, rice, etc.) from Favor Creative

“The Perfect Pair” Cookie Cutters from the knot wedding shop

Organic Chocolate Bar Wedding Favors from […]

By Jennifer -- 8 comments

May 11th, 2008

Green Wedding Planning - Engagement Party & Wedding Invitations Go Digital

You have plenty of wonderful options when it comes to sending your green invitations off. Whether you’re announcing an engagement, the wedding date, or even a bachelor party, there are greener options than tradition paper.
If you really want to be true-blue green all the way, then digital is the way to go. I KNOW! A […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

May 8th, 2008

Eco-Wedding Ring Options

Many wedding rings are not very eco-friendly. There are eco-issues with diamond trade, no matter if it’s “conflict free” or not (see below). There are also major problems that occur with gold mining.
If you’re looking for a greener wedding ring or commitment ring, you’ve got some different options.
Hit the streets: Used is your best bet […]

By Jennifer -- 7 comments

May 7th, 2008

Quick Eco Wedding Tip: Greenest Wedding Gown

The greenest wedding gown may not be organic, or hemp, or even made under very green circumstances. However, if you fit into your mother’s gown, and like the dress, this is the greenest option of all, because it requires no new use of materials or energy to make.
If your mother’s dress is not an option […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

May 6th, 2008

Where to Find Earth Friendly Wedding Gowns

We will be singling out some beautiful eco-wedding dresses this month, but I also thought it might be nice to have a master list of places where you can find greener wedding dress options.
Wholly Jo’s: London based eco wedding dress design and creation shop.
Conscious Clothing: Earth friendly options, including vegan.
Olivia Luca: Custom create your own […]

By Jennifer -- 3 comments

May 6th, 2008

No Disposables: Rent Your Wedding Dishes and Napkins

Buying cloth napkins for wedding guests is probably cost prohibitive for most of us. However, renting from a party supply company or caterer can be the perfect sustainable choice.
Besides, do you really want 200 leftover pink paper napkins with your name and wedding date? Even if you aren’t having a formal dinner at your reception, […]

By Peggy -- 4 comments

May 5th, 2008

Your Green Wedding Gift Registry - Where to Register

You could go a few ways with greener wedding gifts. One, you could forgo gifts and instead ask guests to make a contribution to a favorite green charity. Two, you could ask guests to bring you a nice reuse item that they no longer need. Three, you can register for only earth friendly gifts.

If you […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

May 4th, 2008

May is Green Wedding Month!

During May, Tree Hugging Family will be covering some green wedding topics. From dresses, to cakes, to invitations and flowers, we’ll look at a little bit of everything. Of course, green weddings is an in depth topic, we won’t be able to cover it all, so we’ll also be locating and posting resources where you […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

April 14th, 2008

The Perfectly Green No-Cost Wedding Anniversary Gift

I read about someone who gave this gift to her sister as a 1st wedding anniversary gift, and thought it was so clever, and unique, that I’ve been storing it in my head for literally years, waiting for that darn sister of mine to get married. No one I know gets married though. That said […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

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