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Weddings have not changed much over the past hundred years, but the awareness surrounding environmental impact has changed. There are a number of different ways to throw an eco-friendly and cost-effective wedding; All that's needed is a little creativity. Basic understanding of where products originate, and were they go to end their lives is also helpful when planning an eco wedding.
There are a vast number of things needed for the big event that will impact the environment. There are wedding invitations, shower announcements, rings, dresses, flowers, and leftover food. That's just a few of the necessities! The following article will help couples find creative and productive ways to save on wedding costs, while doing their part to protect the planet.
Once the date is set, the couple should start sending out invitations for both the wedding shower and the wedding ceremony. An eco conscious way to use paper is to ensure that no trees are cut down during the paper-making process. Many companies make tree-free paper products using recycled coffee beans, cotton, denim and hemp. Of course, there are also lots of places on the Internet to purchase 100% recycled paper.
In addition to tree-free paper products, the paper should also be off-white or colored. The chemical bleaching process used to make white paper emits many toxic chemicals into the atmosphere. Many of these chemicals take years to break down in the environment.
Recycled rings are not only more cost-effective, but have a large impact on protecting the environment. Gold mining is one of the most toxic of all gem-mining procedures. Many jewelers today can use any type of recycled precious metal to create custom wedding and engagement rings. For a more traditional approach, the couple could also use vintage pieces, which can be redesigned into radiant new pieces that will be both beautiful and unique.
After the rings, the wedding dress is the single largest expense for most weddings. The choice of dress can be another great way to cut costs to both the budget and the environment. If the wedding will be in a sunny, summer location, a nice cotton dress might be nice for the bride. Cotton is a natural material, and does not require the toxic chemical processing that satins, or other human-made fibers require.
Other human-made materials used in many traditional weddings are plastics for fake flowers. Traditional floral arrangements are used in centerpieces and bouquets that are designed to last long after the ceremony. Instead of using silk or plastic flowers, consider using potted flowers, flower petals, tree saplings, and flower bulbs. These can be used for centerpieces, decorations, and the petals and flower blossoms can be used to shower the new couple as they leave the reception hall. For a twist, throwing lavender blossoms or rose petals is a lovely idea. They create a picturesque backdrop for wedding photos and they smell wonderful!
Many couples choose to open their gifts at a date sometimes after the wedding reception. But no matter when they are opened, gifts are a big part of any wedding celebration. A bridal registry is a great way to eliminate the possibility of receiving duplicate gifts, but regularly leaves the new couple with lots of items they do not really need. Instead of setting up a bridal registry, many couples choose convenient ways for their guests to make charitable contributions. Making the donation in the bridal party's name gives the new couple a wonderful feeling, and prevents pollution to the environment from the manufacturing of unnecessary gifts.
While the wedding ceremony is one of the most important events the newlyweds will ever celebrate, it is only for one day of their lives. However, the impact on the environment will last well beyond their wedding day. Making environmentally conscious decisions will make a great difference on the effects for Mother Nature. Many of the presented eco wedding ideas are extremely cost effective and show future generations that weddings can be fun and conscientious.
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Source by Dee Sommers
