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The extra touches that help define your wedding style will be simple and natural, creating a unique atmosphere of green elegance that sets your event apart from all others.
If you’ve opted for an outdoor ceremony and/or reception, the natural setting will most likely provide a beautiful backdrop for your event, making the need for additional decoration minimal or even unnecessary. |
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When additional decoration is desired, think simple, and think natural. Use
plants - both fresh and dried - and embellishments made of natural materials such as silk
or cotton ribbons.
Flowers Fresh flowers traditionally provide a colorful accent to wedding décor, but unfortunately the majority of market flowers are imported from parts of the world where heavy pesticide use endangers both the environment and the health of local farm workers. Do your best to purchase local organically grown flowers, and when that is not possible look for online vendors who will ship organic flowers directly to you or to your local florist.
Silk flowers are a beautiful and reusable option, and may be used in
arrangements and decorations as well as bouquets and boutonnières. After
the wedding, keep some to decorate your new home, or give them to
friends or charity organizations. Favors Wedding favors are a special gift to those you love, serving as a thank-you for attending as well as a reminder of your festivities.
Here are some very special earth friendly suggestions for wedding
favors:
- Plantable favors – wild flowers will grow from plantable cards
or favor boxes.
- Tree-in-a-box or saplings – guests can plant a tree to offset the carbon emissons that your wedding travel creates.
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UNICEF Donation Card - In lieu of traditional favors for your guests, tent cards are provided to announce your donation to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF that helps children worldwide live healthier, happier and safer lives.
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