On the GREEN train!

After reading the most recent issue of Martha Stewart I came across some fabulous "green" tips and sites to look at.

1. Think about donating to a charity in lieu of gifts. Give a small keepsake like a potted plant of herbs, tree seedlings in biodegradable containers or edible gifts such as fair-trade coffee or organic chocolate.

2. Buy carbon offsets at Native Energy

3. Create your invitations with recycled paper!
Oblationpapers
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4. When you register, make a note of asking that the gift not be wrapped. Don't allow this as an option for your guests when placing the order for buying you something.
5. Cut down on unwanted catalogs and credit-card solicitations that start arriving soon after you register by asking the stores you register with not to sell or rent your address. Subscribe to greendimes which for $20 will remove your name from mailing lists and plants 10 trees on your behalf.

6. Consider having your ceremony and reception close to each other or at the same location. You won't have your guests driving 20-40 minutes and consuming gas getting there. Think of all the guests who might not be carpooling?

For more great ideas about going green take a look at these sites!
Eco Chic Weddings
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