How to Reduced your Carbon Footprint at your Wedding

Many couples are concerned with the wellbeing of our planet, and are making the simple move to having a ‘green’ wedding. Weddings can contribute greatly to greenhouse gas emissions and waste.
There are many different ways you can minimize your environmental impact while having a beautiful, stylish wedding. If you do not wish to be 100% environmentally friendly, using only one or two eco friendly elements can still help to reduce your environmental foot print.
Here are just three ways you can make the move to a green wedding. {Left- An eco dress by by-jessica-iverson)

Invitations – Recycled or tree-free paper can be used to create your invitations or any other stationery necessary. Personally deliver your invitation to as many of your guest as possible, which will cut down on postage cost, as well as emissions. With technology today, couples can send invitations and other wedding messages via e-mail

Decorations – Be mindful of the waste that will be discarded after your wedding. For a beach themed wedding, giving guests vases filled with sand and shells, after using them as a centerpiece, mimeses waste. For centerpieces consider using locally grown fruits or native plants, which could be arranged in bowls made out of recycled glass. You can create a romantic atmosphere by using candlelight, and using beeswax candles can create a sweet aroma and makes a lovely centerpiece for each table. Consider you venue and what you can use naturally to create beautiful decoration, such as the grape vines.

Honeymoon - Spending special time together is important, and you can be environmentally friendly while doing it. Utilize the beautiful country we live in. Spend your honey moon closer to home, such as relaxing on a beach or out in the country. Many resorts are dedicated to minimizing the impact on the environment around Australia. If you do want to jet on an overseas honeymoon, offset your carbon emissions and travel carbon neutral. This may mean choosing to ride a bike or use public transport in the months leading up to the wedding to build up carbon credits. A great eco-friendly resort in australia is "Paradise Bay Eco Friendly Luxury Resort Whitsunday Islands", at the Whitsundays.