It's a nice day for a Green Wedding!!!!!

The average financial cost of a US wedding comes in at about $20,000. The average ecological cost? A lot. But, with a little planning, the happiest day of your life could provide sustainable memories for everyone involved.

• More than 6,300 weddings take place each day in the US (2.3 million per year)
• Out of the 2500 tons of gold mined each year, 80% goes into jewelry
• The amount of already-mined gold could satisfy demand for 50 years but much of it currently sits in bank vaults and in old, unused jewelry

Top Tips for Greening Your Wedding

Size Matters: When you sit down to oft-dreaded task of creating an invitation list, remember: with each person you include, you add more miles traveled, more food consumed, a potentially bigger venue, and more waste when all is said and done. Why not worry less about a few ruffled feathers and more about setting a powerful eco-example?

Seek Green Resources: For example, here are just a few of the questions you might consider: Can you encourage caterers to use organic produce? What is your dress made of? How was the gold in the rings mined? Did those tasty little gift bags of chocolate involve slave labor?

Green Registry: Of course, the greenest choice of all is to forego gifts. However, since many couples need some help in stocking their eco-lives, why not choose a green registry? This not only affords you the opportunity to get a solar cooker or rain barrel, it also puts your guests in position to learn more about such choices.

Now for the fun stuff, here are my amazing finds in assisting several friends with there wedding day!!

For a ton of info, the one stop eco wedding idea shop visit this link

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/04/how-to-go-green-weddings.php

For invitations I would say unless you have been dreaming and pining away about your I do invites do it by email!!!!  If you have to, just have to have them here are some green solutions

http://www.tinyprints.com/eco-friendly-collection.htm

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80158434/vintage-paisley-linen-fabric-invitation?ref=sc_1

ttp://www.etsy.com/listing/66574296/eco-chic-wedding-invitation?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=eco+wedding+invites&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade


For food
Going local and organic is the way to go!!  If you don't just do it yourself....  Making sure if you are a carnivore the beef and other meat is up to eco-minded standards.  

For our area, Sac towners here are some great picks

 Sugar plum vegan

 Andy Nguyen's

 Gonul's Jst

 Magpie Caterers

 Cakes 

You would be amazed at what you can do yourself, but if you don't have the time here are some great links for idea's, going local of course and organic ingredients is still the best bet..  Here are some Sacramento picks for wonderful cakes....

Links for cake ideas:

http://www.superweddings.com/

http://www.wilton.com/cakes/

http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-cake

Bakeries in Sac

Sugar plum vegan

Capital cupcakes

Karen's Bakery Cafe

http://sheltonsweddingcakes.com/

http://www.cakecastlebakery.com/9.html

For flowers, well I say do super sweet plants that at the end of the night can go home with local family and friends.... Or here are some great ideas as well!!!!

http://www.ecowedding.org/flowers/

For the Sacramento area here are some great florists that do some cool stuff and do it rather eco!!!!

http://www.visualimpact-design.com/http://botanicafloraldesigns.com/blog/


Blossoms & Balloons Florist

http://www.flourishdesigns.com/



 I my self am a sucker for local flowers in a mason jar but not everyone is a Hippy....  If you are opting for a more chic polished look there are a ton of ideas on the good ole google  that you can do yourself funny enough!!

Decorations and  favors!!!! 

http://newlifecompanies.com/main.sc

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71062775/unique-wedding-place-card-favor-vintage?ref=sc_4


http://www.etsy.com/listing/77309031/25-thin-wood-hearts-wedding-favor-tags?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=eco+friendly+wedding+favors&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_spelling_corrected=eco+freindly+wedding+favors&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70039997/fleur-de-sel-caramel-wedding-favors-in?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=eco+friendly+wedding+favors&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_spelling_corrected=eco+freindly+wedding+favors&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade


There is also making candles and soap at home which is super cute and cheap to do, and very personal!!!

For bridal shower opt for going to a restaurant so that paper plates and cups and napkins are not being used and just thrown out..  You can just bring a couple flower arrangements and decorations and not have to worry about all the added waste and work...  Having it family style will also make it a cheaper function, just pre planning and ordering several apps or big salads and bottles of wine.....  You get my drift... 


Bridal party gifts

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77178393/set-of-3-bridal-party-gift-set?ref=sr_gallery_29&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=personalized+bridal+party+gifts&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75218481/personalized-mirrored-compct-red-hearts?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=personalized+bridal+party+gifts&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=5&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76554767/sterling-silver-hand-stamped-tiny?ref=sr_gallery_30&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=personalized+bridal+party+gifts&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=6&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

http://www.etsy.com/listing/59900513/flower-girl-bridesmaid-initial-bridal?ref=sr_gallery_20&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=personalized+bridal+party+gifts&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=7&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.253085531.jpg

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75848689/select-5-flasks-for-bridesmaids-bridal?ref=sr_gallery_30&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=personalized+bridal+party+gifts&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=8&ga_language_carousel=no&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade




Just a few fun idea's, I know that being over indulgent is a okay one time in yo life so don't get me wrong I get it!!!  But if you are looking for a few ideas to still be fancy pantsy but stick to yo eco- friendly guns here you go!!
If you have any questions please message me.... Tread lightly!!!!!