Moss Graffiti

LOVE this idea for an outdoor wedding, you could do it on big wooden boards or if you are lucky on a more permanent structure like a house wall. Now you just have to pick out what you would write...

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Green Wedding Ideas: Part 2

As promised in our Nice Day for a Green Wedding Post, here are some more green ideas:

Green Fashions

There are a few green options to consider when it comes to purchasing a wedding gown:

• Vintage: Vintage is green because it cuts down on the manufacturing and resources needed to make a brand-new wedding dress. While it may not necessarily save you any money you can discover some truly breathtaking and one-of-a-kind gowns. Check out the vintage bridal gowns at TheFrock.com

• Previously owned gowns: With the same green benefits of vintage gowns a previously owned gown will likely help you keep a little extra green in your pocket as well. You can borrow from a friend, wear a family gown, or peruse shops specializing in this genre. Rebecca and I love White Chicago.
• Cotton wedding dresses: while a cotton wedding dress is somewhat less-green than the aforementioned options you will have an easier time finding something that fits. To get started in your search, check out The Cotton Bride.

Green Invitations

Reduce your consumption with invitations made of 100% recycled paper and allow your guests to help keep the earth green with flower-seed infused invites. Soon your guests will be able to enjoy some lovely wildflowers while remembering your big day.

To further cut down on paper waster, direct guests to a personalized wedding web site with directions and accommodation information rather than including this information on separate paper inserts.

Organic flowers

Wedding flowers typically cost a pretty penny to begin with, but if you committed to making your wedding as green as can be and can swing the added expense, consider using organic flowers for your bridal bouquet and other wedding flowers. Visit http://www.organicbouquet.org/ for ideas.

Nice Day for a Green Wedding

Everyone knows that green is the new black, but can it be the new white too? For those of you out there who are doing your part to protect the environment in your daily lives and would like to do the same with your big day, here are some "green" ideas to get you thinking:

• Limit the use of paper: A lot of paper, and often the non-recyclable variety, can go into planning a wedding, but the conscientious bride and groom can keep it to a minimum. Forgo a paper "Save the Date" in favor of an electronic announcement, keep your program to one page, or just scrap it in general, and limit the number of envelops, tissue paper, etc. that are used in your invitations. Check out the new variety of "Seal and Send" invitations - not only are they easy to assemble and send out, they save on paper too by encapsulating all of the normal parts of an invitation in a self-mailing set-up.

• Cut down on disposable products: check with your caterer to ensure that you are serving food and beverages in reusable serve-ware. Added bonus: using non-disposable items adds a classy touch to your day.
• Clear the air: A large guest list and ceremony and reception sites that are across town from each other can equal a lot of pollution as guests drive back and forth. Consider hiring a shuttle to transport guests en mass, hold your events at nearby locations or even all at the same place.
• Green favors: Make a lasting "green" impression on your guests by making a donation to your favorite earth-friendly cause in lieu of favors.

Check back for more green wedding ideas soon!
~Karin