Is anyone on this board trying to plan a "green" wedding? My main goal is to make sure the big day has as little impact on the environment as possible so I'm trying to brainstorm ways to make that happen. Some things I've come up with so far
1. Skip out on save the dates. Our wedding is not going to be until June of 2013 so plenty of time to get the word out to "save the date" other ways
2. Sent paper invitations only to those guests who do not use email/the internet. Everyone else will get an evite with a link to a wedding website. Not 100% sure how I feel about this, as I know some people would like to have some sort of paper memory about the day........but it defintely would cut down on paper resources being used
3. Make a charitable donation in memory of a family member who passed away at a very young age on behalf of the wedding guests instead of table favors. If FMIL insisists on favors (which she is already alluding that I *must* do), I have a friend who makes chocolate pops in the shape of the breast cancer ribbon. she charges $1 per pop and donates all the proceeds to charity. I may end up doing both of these ideas actually.
4. Use a photographer that will give us our photos on a disc and the rights to printing so we can pick and choose which ones we want printed and make our own photo albums.
5. No wedding program. We are getting married at our reception site by a JOP and are hoping for a under 20 minute ceremony so no need for a program.
6. Keep the extras of the reception to a minimum. I've been to a few weddings that have the venetian table and while a nice touch, I notice that most of it doesn't get eaten........
7. Minimize fresh flowers. Basically only the wedding party will have fresh flowers, I don't plan on using any for additional decorations.
If anyone else is "going green" and has additional ideas I'd love to hear them!!