Being green doesn't mean you can't be creative and go all out with fun details for your wedding day, or special party event. There are some easy substitutions and eco-conscious decisions that can make a significant on our impact on this world. Here I quote the
TheGreenBrideGuide.com, "If every couple made just one green choice - that would be 2.5 million green choices a year!" Basically, do what you can, and in the end it will make a difference.
Going green doesn't mean it will break the bank either. I know when you go grocery shopping the organic products due cost more, but in this case for weddings, it can actually save you a buck. It will show you're wedding guests you are very creative and your reception decor can look chic, eclectic and memorable. Here a few visual samples of what I am talking about...

For a Mexican-inspired table setting, collect and recycle Mexican products that you use like cans and hot sauce bottles. They add a lot of character, color and a bit of graphic culture to the table decor above. Same thing for an Italian-themed table setting, keep and collect all the wine bottles after you have downed all the delish wine. :)
Another pointer, rummage thru garage sales, antique stores and sale racks in home good stores to find a mix of unique glasses, bottles, and vases on the cheap vs. buying actual new, full-priced containers. These re-purposed elements can be used as planters & simple arrangements for flowers. To be truly green with your table centerpieces, buy locally grown seasonal flowers! Also, after you're wedding is done, you can re-use these table top elements for your home, too. For example, buy a set of 8 glasses that can double as simple vases for your wedding day, and in turn, it can be a set of drinking glasses afterwards. You just need to wash them, of course. ;)

Find glass pieces all in one color – like clear, all blue, or even in the milky white glass in different sizes and widths. They will look great together and be a nice visual statement for your table decor. And in each vase/container, put a single flower in each, all in the same color, or in a variety as seen above. To learn how to be more green for your wedding day, visit the
TheGreenBrideGuide.com.
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