Monday, September 17, 2007

Green wedding goes ahead

Dozens of guests watched a Cornish couple tie the knot in what the bride and groom have described as a "completely green wedding " .
Russell Geake, 30 and Alexia Muskett, 42, decided to get married after meeting each other at a series of climate change events.

The pair have been determined that their wedding would be as environmentally-friendly as possible.

The couples' outfits were second-hand and they exchanged wooden rings.

Read more at Cornish green wedding goes ahead

Want to do Green wedding ? Follow following ideas --

completely green wedding

* Invitations : Consider a simpler invitation, perhaps using tree-free or chlorine-free papers, or artisanal paper and include a "please recycle" note on the back. Or go digital and send e-vites.

* Have the ceremony and reception at the same location, or at least near to each other to avoid having your guests drive between the two.

* Consider buying a vintage dress and tuxedo from a resale clothing store.

* Buy an organic silk/hemp wedding dress.Choose a simple dress and suit that you can wear again.

* Consider an outdoor wedding at a favorite natural spot to add to the beauty of your celebration.

* Find a caterer who will provide vegetarian and organic entrees.

* Flowers: Choose organic flowers. Or find locally grown flowers in season.