Are you a Green Bride?

Living here in Northern California, we hear and talk about "Green" all the time. From our cars and homes, to our kids lunch boxes, and clothing. But many people today still think you need to be all or nothing. I'm a believer of every little bit helps. How green are you?

There are many things you can do even for your wedding. Some of the basics are using recycled paper for your printed items (invitations, programs, welcome notes, etc.). Also consider hiring only local vendors - within a 50 mile radius of your wedding site. How about using only 1 location for ceremony and reception. Are your vendors green? In this area most all caterers use only fresh local ingredients. How about your area? There was once a bride very proud of being green, but I was surprised that the organic cake she ordered had to be shipped in, as well as her hemp dress, which was made in another state which she flew to 5 times in the planning process. Just sayin'.

One thing that I've been doing for years, which is now a big wow, is taking all those lovely flowers seen at your wedding, and rearranging them into smaller bouquets and taking them to senior centers and convalescent homes. The recipients really love them! And otherwise they end up in the garbage or at the wait staff's homes.

So take small steps into helping our planet - whatever your beliefs are, less is (really) more!