Easy Tips to Plan a Green, Earth-friendly Wedding: To Love, Honor and Cherish the Earth
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May/June 2007
By Amy Seif
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Earth-friendly gifts
You can register for eco-conscious gifts at these websites:
Gaiam: organic towels and linens, energy-saving and water-quality devices, furniture made from natural materials, home and outdoor goods
Greenfeet: home décor made of recycled materials, organic towels and bedding, hemp products and recycled glassware
Novica: furniture, rugs, recycled glassware and decorative items handcrafted by international artisans
Ten Thousand Villages: fair trade household items and décor from around the world
Amy and David’s wedding budget
Reception at eco-winery for 170 guests | | $10,390 |
Bar bill for local beers, wines and sodas | | $1,595 |
Total for reception site and catering | $11,985 | |
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Save-the-date postcards (210) | | $57 |
Invitations on kenaf tree-free paper (220) | | $182 |
Total for invitations | $239 | |
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Wedding dress, donated to Making Memories | | $135 |
Artisan-crafted bridesmaids shawls (4) | | $123 |
Bride’s vegetarian shoes | | $46 |
Hemp bridesmaid dresses (4) | | $280 |
Antique wedding ring for bride | | $275 |
Artisan-crafted sterling silver necklace for bride | | $43 |
Natural make-up for bride | | $29 |
Organic hair product for bride | | $16 |
Groom’s attire and ring | | $870 |
Total for clothing and accessories | $1,817 | |
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Used flower vases (18) | | $22 |
Local farmer’s flowers (20 bouquets) | | $125 |
Locally made beeswax candles (40) | | $40 |
Glass candleholders (40) | | $82 |
Other decorations (ribbons, etc.) | | $74 |
Total for centerpieces and decorations | $343 | |
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Transportation of guests to site by charter bus | | $486 |
Donation to land trust as thank you to Justice of Peace | | $200 |
Band and other musicians | | $750 |
Marriage license | | $57 |
Total miscellaneous | $1,493 | |
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TOTAL COST | $15,877 | |
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