Those who want to reduce the carbon footprint of their wedding should think in terms of an intimate wedding celebration. Is it really necessary to throw a bigger party than that bride did last year? Instead show how much you care by thinking small - and local. It will save you money and resources. Besides think how much more you could do if you don't need to pay to feed (and in some cases, house) a ton of out of town guests.
- Perhaps you could rent a string quartet or a swing band (brass, reeds, etc)
- Save money and gas by personally delivering the invitations via bicycle or horse drawn carriage
- Build a gazebo in a family member's yard for the wedding and years of memories
- Create a wedding garden that you can enjoy for years to come
- Come up with a creative way to arrive at the wedding - can you say, rickshaw?
Have fun. An intimate wedding can be every bit as memorable as a big wedding and perhaps more. At the same time, the potential is there to cut down on the use of resources, traffic congestion, and the money you have to spend all at the same time.
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