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Wedding Food Donations

Filed in Articles + Ideas under Food and Drink, Green Weddings, Planning, Wedding How-to

If you’re wondering why we’re including a brief item about recycling it’s because parties and special events often generate recyclable materials and leftover food that the bride and groom don’t want to take home. Nowadays, you and the caterer can feel good by donating the excess, and recycling plastic bottles, glass, metal and paper. An added benefit is that food donations are tax deductible for either you or the caterer. And if you recycle, the cost for extra garbage containers (bins) can be eliminated or reduced.

Brides Want to Know: Green Centerpieces

Filed in Articles + Ideas under Brides Want to Know, Expert Advice, Flowers, Green Weddings

For centerpieces, I was thinking of using potted plants because I like the idea of something that lives on after the wedding. My colors are Wedgwood blue and cream. Will all that green still work?
—Sandi S., Danville

It’s A Nice Day For A Green Wedding: Advice for the Socially Conscious Bride

Filed in Articles + Ideas under Ceremony, Expert Advice, Green Weddings, Locations, Planning, Receptions, Wedding Ideas You no longer have to wrestle with your conscience to have a celebration that is both beautiful and "green"— here's how.