10 Quick Tips for 10 Quick Tips for Greening Greening

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Lori HillSunday, February 27, 2011

Mid-Atlantic Green Wedding Showcase

In our EVERY deliberation, we must consider the

IMPACT of our DECISIONS on the NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS.

The Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy

Sustainability

Development that meets the needs of the PRESENT generation

without comprising the ability of

FUTURE generations

to meet their needs.

Green Wedding Tips

#1 - Venue

- LEED certified

- Practices sustainability

- Doesn’t require extra décor

- Centrally located

- Ceremony and reception in same place

Green Wedding Tips

#2 – Food and Beverage

- Seasonal

- Local

- Organic

- Fair Trade

Green Wedding Tips

#3 - Floral

- Seasonal

- Local

- Organic

- Fair Trade

Green Wedding Tips

#4 - Candles

- Soy

- Beeswax

- Battery operated/LED

Green Wedding Tips

#5 – Lighting

- LED lights

- Energy efficient lights

Green Wedding Tips

#6 Invitations- Keep it simple- Postcard response card- Recycled paper

- 30% and above

- Embedded seeds- Encourage guests to recycle

Green Wedding Tips

#7 – Gifts FOR Your Guests

- Useful

- Reusable

- Recyclable

- Locally Made or Hand Made

- Eco packaging

Green Wedding Tips

#8 –Gifts FROM Your Guests

- Donations in lieu of actual gifts

- Experiences

Green Wedding Tips

#9 – Attire and Jewelery

- Vintage

- Eco friendly fabrics

- Ethical

Green Wedding Tips

#10 – Waste Disposal

- Reduce Potential Waste- Compostable disposables

- Reuse

- Recycle

- Compost

- Donate

Green Wedding Tips

Resources

- www.greenbrideguide.com

- www.earth911.com

Lori Hill www.lorihillevents.comlori@lorihillevents.com

301.549.3249