Do you love the environment, camping in the great outdoors, and protecting the earth’s resources? Have a wedding day that celebrates your love for nature.
1. ATTIRE: Comfortable, loose natural clothing. There’s no need for attendants to match – just ask them to wear casual clothing they’re comfortable in. You’ll probably want to focus on natural fabrics like cotton and linen. Polyester is very hard on the earth’s resources, and other fabrics aren’t particularly animal friendly.
2. FLOWERS: Wildflowers or daisies, tied in a loose bunch. The look is that you picked them yourself just before the wedding. You‘ll want to make sure that your flowers are pesticide-free by ordering them from a local supplier or from organicbouquet.com
3. SETTING: In the woods or other beautiful natural setting. Consider parks, nature preserves, or botanical gardens near you. If you two have a favorite spot, its often possible to get a permit from the Parks Department- just be mindful that they may have rules about fires, trash, or amount of people.
4. FAVORS: Give each guest a beautiful flower, the seeds so that they can plant it at home, or make a donation in their name to charity.
5. MENU: Serve organic food and wine, and perhaps a vegetarian or vegetable centered menu. Think lighter fare that will mesh with the beauty of your surroundings. If you’re planning a vegetarian or vegan menu, check out this article on vegetarian and vegan weddings.
6. REGISTRY: Register for camping and other outdoors equipment, or register to make a donation to a charity.
7. INVITATIONS: Make sure your invitations are recyclable and printed on recycled paper.
8. SPECIAL TOUCH: Consider planting a tree at the end of your ceremony. You can also make a promise that you will return to plant additional trees at anniversaries or to celebrate the births of children until you have a grove that celebrates your family.
Source: http://weddings.about.com
