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Here are a few ways that we at Wedding Connections believe you can still create your special wedding dreams and save the planet at the same time!

Symbol of your love

Find environmental–friendly metals like Green Karat.com. Green Karat uses recycled precious metals in jewelry. Green Karat philosophy: We abhor greenwashing. This includes the cover-seeking 'Responsible Sourcing' schemes of the jewelry industry, the cynical misrepresentations of the diamond industry, obfuscation, and the use of unsubstantiated claims made to exploit the eco/socially responsible niche of jewelry buyers.

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Ceremony and Receptions Venues

Start out in search of natural surroundings, such as city beaches & parks.

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Natural lighting
Utilize the greatest natural resource “ The Sun”. If possible have an outdoor ceremony & reception. If you must have your festivities in doors, search for venues with windows as this will allow natural lighting into your space.

Think about the use of solar powered lighting for an evening wedding. Soy and beeswax candle are a great.

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In Print

Consider sending invites out via your personal wedding website and ask for rsvp the same way! For those of your guest who do not have internet access, consider a personal phone invite. If you decide to send out invitation by mail use 100 % percent recycled paper.  Evites.com

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Eco Travel

Large amounts of CO2 emissions are produce from air travel. Think about investing in renewable energy credits to help offset your global warming impact of your wedding.

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Tips for environmentally-friendly travel, to promote lowering of carbon emissions.

Trains instead of planes. When you have a choice, go for trains. You will see a lot more of the countryside. In some cases, in Europe, North America, some of Africa and some of Asia, you can book sleepers and travel overnight. You can save hefty hotel bills if you schedule your trip right. And here is the kicker....you usually end up much closer to downtown...often next to a subway...so you really reduce overall travel time if you plan carefully. 

Planes, at the speed they are traveling, add tons of carbon emissions. But for long distance travel, there is no choice. So, buy carbon offsets. Some airlines offer these and even calculate the percentage allotted to you as a passenger in a particular flight. Carbon offsets are usually simply donations to support Eco-friendly programs. 

Public transport instead of taxis or rental cars. Maybe not in some places. Better yet, horse carriages, walk or bike.

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Eco-Friendly Honeymoon
Rejuvenate in Baltimore's "Green" Rooms. Our innovative, Eco-aware accommodations also offer Baltimore's first guestroom key card energy control system, similar to European and Asian systems, in-room paper recycling system, chemical-free cleaning products, compact fluorecent light bulbs and a 100% tobacco-free environment. With every visit, you will contribute to the health of our environment and planet, white enjoying Baltimore's "greenest" accommodations and world friendly services. Contact us: (443) 692-6170

 

                                                                                                                                         Picture courtesy of The  Kimpton Hotel