Everywhere I turn I read about green weddings these days!
Speaking as a lifelong gardener who has trouble entering her front door due to her menagerie of plants that are taking over, I can truly say… I love it!
Now, you might ask, “What exactly is a green wedding?”
One of my grooms laughingly told me it’s when all the guests shower him with money as he walks down the aisle…
Nice try 
According to the Green Bride Guide,
“A green wedding is any wedding where the couple tries to decrease the impact of their event on the planet.”
What a concept 
Everyone I’ve talked with about this great green idea from wedding vendors to brides to coordinators have all assured me you can be “super chic without the waste!”
Whether you want to go dark green and make everything earth friendly from the material of your dress to the flowers and food you use at your reception or just light green with eco-friendly invitations and favors; every little bit helps our environment.
Try doing a Google search on “Green Weddings” and you’ll be amazed at all the information out there.
Here are just a few of the URLs* I found:
Tree Beginnings (favors and gifts)
The Spiraled Stem (eco-friendly flowers)
How Green Is Your Wedding quiz
“Being green is not difficult, but it requires forethought and desire. Most weddings, on average, produce 15,000 pounds of carbon dioxide gas”, says Kimberly Goetz in her article, Member Helps Couple Arrange Totally Green Wedding in the June/July 2010 Association of Bridal Consultants newsletter.
Wow, that’s amazing!
So if you’re still in the planning phases of your wedding or know someone who is why not share a little of the green.
With some unusual choices you’ll not only help our beautiful planet but you’ll create a one-of-a-kind, personalized experience for both you and your guests.
Happy Green Wedding,
Jillian
OurWeddingDance.com / ArgentineTangoWeddingDance.com
949.400.7347 / Email
Go Green!
*Please note I list the Green Wedding URLs above for your convenience. No endorsement is made of any particular one with the exception of Christine Saunders at The Spiraled Stem who is an Orange County ABC member with me.
As always, make sure you research any vendor carefully and if you’re purchasing on-line look for the SSL certificate that ensures that your credit card info is safe from prying eyes traveling along the corridors of cyberspace.
