Green Weddings
Hudson Valley Ceremonies &
Events
Leading Wedding, Event & Concierge Service in the
Hudson Valley
Here are some great ideas to have an Eco Friendly Green
Wedding

Location:

Choose a location close to your home to save on fuel
Choose a location that has the ceremony, cocktail hour, and
reception all in one place
Consider an outdoor location to add the natural beauty

Wedding Dress and Tuxedo:

Buy a vintage dress
Buy an organic silk or hemp dress
Choose a simple dress that can be worn again
Donate your wedding dress to charity
Rent tuxedos or have groom and groomsmen wear close to
matching suits

Invitations:

Buy 100% recycled paper invitations
Use
invitations that use soy ink
Create a wedding website with all wedding details to save on
the paper involved in the
invitation ensemble
Use a postcard for the RSVP instead of card and envelope

Flowers:

Use locally grown and organic flowers
Find a farm that grows wildflowers
Use potted flowers, plants or herbs instead of cut flowers

Food and Dishes:

Find a caterer that uses locally grown food and organic food
Renting real glasses, dishes, or silverware instead of
disposable

Favors:

Instead of
favors let guests know on website and on 100%
recycled paper that you have donated to an ecological
organization
Use wildflower seeds or small bamboo plants as
favors
Provide a 100% recycled paper bookmark

Honeymoon:

Choose a local destination
Choose a hotel that promotes green practices
Use bikes on your vacation to go to tours
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