Comments on: How to Bring Green Weddings to the Masses http://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/ Business, Better. Since 2005 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Facebook Userhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-75902 Facebook User Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:56:43 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-75902 Thank you for shining a light on Green Weddings! For a growing number of brides and grooms, the desire to receive gifts is balanced by the need to act responsibly toward society and the environment - which means limiting unnecessary consumption and choosing items that are produced in a globally conscious way. By creating a Fair Trade Gift Registry at http://www.sevenhopesunited.com, couples not only register for beautifully hand-crafted wedding gifts, but they also raise charitable contributions that are invested in community development initiatives throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Ten percent of Seven Hopes United’s net profits are donated back into artisan communities to help provide clean water, schools, and health care to thousands of residents who would otherwise be unable to access these basic necessities. Thank you for shining a light on Green Weddings! For a growing number of brides and grooms, the desire to receive gifts is balanced by the need to act responsibly toward society and the environment – which means limiting unnecessary consumption and choosing items that are produced in a globally conscious way.

By creating a Fair Trade Gift Registry at http://www.sevenhopesunited.com, couples not only register for beautifully hand-crafted wedding gifts, but they also raise charitable contributions that are invested in community development initiatives throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Ten percent of Seven Hopes United’s net profits are donated back into artisan communities to help provide clean water, schools, and health care to thousands of residents who would otherwise be unable to access these basic necessities.

]]> By: Drew Warnerhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-66348 Drew Warner Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:49:30 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-66348 Dream Green Weddings sounds like it is filling a niche that is quite sought after. We've seen demand for fair trade wedding gifts and are considering adding a registry function in 2011. Thanks for sharing! Will share our blog: http://www.fairtrademarketplace.com/blog Dream Green Weddings sounds like it is filling a niche that is quite sought after. We’ve seen demand for fair trade wedding gifts and are considering adding a registry function in 2011. Thanks for sharing! Will share our blog:
http://www.fairtrademarketplace.com/blog

]]> By: Paul Shttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-20156 Paul S Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:43:35 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-20156 Great to hear from you Angelica, and thanks for all the food for thought. Great to hear from you Angelica, and thanks for all the food for thought.

]]> By: Angelica Wweihshttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-20154 Angelica Wweihs Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:38:04 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-20154 The more awareness the better, thank you for the article! I was the first event planner opening a company for green weddings in 2005 (my ancient website greenweddings.net is still up) and we had quite an amazing ride. After many green and greenish weddings we not only have a good feeling for budgets and what is realistic (organic food sadly is often too expensive) but also have gotten more creative and innovative with each beautiful event. We have done $200,000 to $5,000 events; whatever budget couples have it always comes down to spending money wisely. We found that re-use is one of the most important issues especially for weddings as every waste is harmful, even if is an eco-friendly product. Every new production needs energy and if we waste 200 wedding invitations, escort cards and programs, printed on recycled paper, its still wasted energy as they land in the garbage can. Online invites and websites are fun and if you have a green web provider you're a near perfect no-waste-bride. So if we buy new stuff, it's great to think: where will this land afterwards or how can I possibly re-use this? Creatively introducing decor we already own, shopping for eclectic designs at Thrift or vintage stores is a great way to save money and the environment. Also buying glass ware and linens and sharing it afterwards with the bridal party is fun, eco-conscious and often cheaper than renting it. greenweddingcalifornia.com The more awareness the better, thank you for the article! I was the first event planner opening a company for green weddings in 2005 (my ancient website greenweddings.net is still up) and we had quite an amazing ride. After many green and greenish weddings we not only have a good feeling for budgets and what is realistic (organic food sadly is often too expensive) but also have gotten more creative and innovative with each beautiful event. We have done $200,000 to $5,000 events; whatever budget couples have it always comes down to spending money wisely. We found that re-use is one of the most important issues especially for weddings as every waste is harmful, even if is an eco-friendly product. Every new production needs energy and if we waste 200 wedding invitations, escort cards and programs, printed on recycled paper, its still wasted energy as they land in the garbage can. Online invites and websites are fun and if you have a green web provider you’re a near perfect no-waste-bride. So if we buy new stuff, it’s great to think: where will this land afterwards or how can I possibly re-use this?
Creatively introducing decor we already own, shopping for eclectic designs at Thrift or vintage stores is a great way to save money and the environment. Also buying glass ware and linens and sharing it afterwards with the bridal party is fun, eco-conscious and often cheaper than renting it.
greenweddingcalifornia.com

]]> By: Perry Peckhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-20116 Perry Peck Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:22:20 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-20116 Boom! Green Weddings should become the norm. How could any aware couple not want to have one. You are starting your life together so you might as well make a statement that will follow you for the rest of your life together. When you look back at the wedding album you will be HAPPY you did it! If your Wedding is green most likely you will live in a green home and raise healthy organically smart children. So do your part to help save our Mother Earth have a Green Wedding. Boom! Green Weddings should become the norm. How could any aware couple not want to have one. You are starting your life together so you might as well make a statement that will follow you for the rest of your life together. When you look back at the wedding album you will be HAPPY you did it! If your Wedding is green most likely you will live in a green home and raise healthy organically smart children. So do your part to help save our Mother Earth have a Green Wedding.

]]> By: Paul Shttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-20085 Paul S Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:08:59 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-20085 Agreed. Making rather then buying everything is the ultimate in localization of sourcing! And more memorable too, for both those attending and hosting the wedding. Agreed. Making rather then buying everything is the ultimate in localization of sourcing! And more memorable too, for both those attending and hosting the wedding.

]]> By: Alexhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-20084 Alex Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:04:56 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-20084 P.S I love the idea of the birdseed - brilliant! P.S I love the idea of the birdseed – brilliant!

]]> By: Alexhttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-20083 Alex Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:02:33 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-20083 Thank you, a really optimistic and inspiring article. I was particularly impressed that you cited the importance of considering the source of favours and travel issues. I think such radical/holistic evaluation of views/behaviour is vital. Replacing conventional unnecessaries with 'green' versions misses the point.The good news is cutting back on excess, means savings. Doing/making something yourself creates meaning...and it's fun!For a revolutionarily simple take on sustainable floristry have a look here: http://www.iwalkdevon.com/index.php/ethical-flowers/ Thank you, a really optimistic and inspiring article. I was particularly impressed that you cited the importance of considering the source of favours and travel issues. I think such radical/holistic evaluation of views/behaviour is vital. Replacing conventional unnecessaries with ‘green’ versions misses the point.

The good news is cutting back on excess, means savings. Doing/making something yourself creates meaning…and it’s fun!

For a revolutionarily simple take on sustainable floristry have a look here:
http://www.iwalkdevon.com/index.php/ethical-flowers/

]]> By: Paul Shttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-20079 Paul S Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:42:41 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-20079 Well said Lyn. I think there's value in both eco progress, not just eco perfection. Well said Lyn. I think there’s value in both eco progress, not just eco perfection.

]]> By: Lyn Stankavage Hickshttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-20078 Lyn Stankavage Hicks Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:03:38 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-20078 Good article. It is important to educate people in the green market. It is all so new and anything they do is commended! I have been green for 18 years and consider this new market so exciting. It is about awareness and education. If someone does one small thing or they go full on green, both positively impact the environment. I think the more articles and comments of ways to do it are so helpful. People don't have to be concerned with giving things up, it is more about thinking a different way. All will come around! Green brides are creative and fun! I have the pleasure of doing many of these weddings because I grow organic flowers. We are all growing together in awareness. Thanks! Lyn Hicks www.harmonyhillgardens.com Good article. It is important to educate people in the green market. It is all so new and anything they do is commended! I have been green for 18 years and consider this new market so exciting. It is about awareness and education. If someone does one small thing or they go full on green, both positively impact the environment. I think the more articles and comments of ways to do it are so helpful. People don’t have to be concerned with giving things up, it is more about thinking a different way. All will come around! Green brides are creative and fun! I have the pleasure of doing many of these weddings because I grow organic flowers. We are all growing together in awareness. Thanks!
Lyn Hicks
http://www.harmonyhillgardens.com

]]> By: Paul Shttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-20071 Paul S Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:43:51 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-20071 You're welcome. You strike a good balance of the fancifulness of weddings with the substance of knowing where what you're getting for them came from, with non finger wagging education on why it matters. You’re welcome. You strike a good balance of the fancifulness of weddings with the substance of knowing where what you’re getting for them came from, with non finger wagging education on why it matters.

]]> By: Dream Green Weddingshttp://www.triplepundit.com/2009/11/how-to-bring-green-weddings-to-the-masses/comment-page-1/#comment-20057 Dream Green Weddings Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:16:28 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/?p=18039#comment-20057 Paul-thank you for sharing our vision for Dream Green Weddings! It's important for couples to know that planning a green wedding is not an "all or nothing" deal. They can make a few eco-friendly choices and still make a difference.We're excited to bring earth friendly wedding options to the mainstream. In my opinion, that's how we will truly make a measurable difference with sustainable event planning. Paul-thank you for sharing our vision for Dream Green Weddings! It’s important for couples to know that planning a green wedding is not an “all or nothing” deal. They can make a few eco-friendly choices and still make a difference.

We’re excited to bring earth friendly wedding options to the mainstream. In my opinion, that’s how we will truly make a measurable difference with sustainable event planning.

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