Going natural and putting less impact on the environment is an admirable and Eco-friendly way to enhance your wedding day.

It will take a little more creativity and thought but, the end result will surely reflect the earth-loving couple that you are.

Here are a few ways that we at Wedding Connections believe you too can stick to your special wedding dreams and still save the planet !

~Symbol of your love
Find environmental–friendly metals like Green Karat. Green Karat uses recycled precious metals in jewelry.

~Ceremony and Receptions Venues
Start out in search of natural surroundings, such as city beaches & parks.

~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 window, this will allow natural lighting into your space.

Use solar powered lighting if you do have a evening wedding. Soy candle are a great.

~In Print Consider
sending invites out via your personal wedding website and ask for RSVP the same way! For those 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.

~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. To learn how you can offset your wedding click here.!

Create a Window to Your Destination Wedding

With destination weddings on the rise, it is becoming more and more important for couples to have a means for informing their guests of their upcoming wedding

plans as well as provide recommendations for out-of-town guests।

Wedding websites allow your guests one-stop shopping when it comes time for them to arrange their travel plans as well as other details। You can be as specific as you wish and link your website directly to the hotel reservation pages that you would like to recommend to your guests.You will find that having a website is not only a time-saver but a budget-saver as well. The multiple mailings that can sometimes become necessary to communicate with your guests can easily eat up a good portion of any wedding budget. Allowing your guests to RSVP online will also cut down on your wedding expenses. No need for RSVP cards! However, you can always order just enough for those guests who may not be web savvy.

Destination weddings have definitely become a way for couples to express their style in a less traditional way। If you choose to have your wedding in a destination location, try to make it a fun experience for you and your fiancé as well as for your guests.Destination Wedding Tips1. Location, Location, Location. When selecting a location, choose one that appeals to your tastes and wedding style. Keep in mind, however, that because it won't be as easy as going down the street to the local church to attend your wedding, you'll have to assume that your guest list may be smaller. You'll need to get a good sense about the number of attendees you wish to have before selecting your event facility so you can be confident that it will be appropriate for the crowd.

2। Less is More. Destination weddings can be expensive not only for those getting married, but also for those attending. Try to be mindful of that when selecting your wedding site so those who are closest to you can afford to attend. Consider having your wedding during the off-season so costs will be lower. Traditionally, accommodation expenses are covered for the bridesmaids by the bride's family and for the groomsmen by the groom's family. All other guests should be responsible for their own expenses. Most hotels will work with you to offer group discounts.

3। Assist your Guests. You may know the location that you will be flying off to for your dream wedding like the back of your hand, but most of your guests will not. Your wedding website can be a tool to help you educate your guests about the area, local attractions, accommodation ideas, the weather and directions. Making their job easier will only amount in a larger turnout at your wedding. Use your website to remind them of the things they may not consider such as a passport if required for your chosen location.

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