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Environmentally friendly wedding transportation

13 Nov
Airport Shuttle Bus

Have your guests take advantage of shuttle busses

With a bit of planning, it is easy to make your wedding more earth-friendly, from the invitations that you choose to the attire, the food, and the dishware. The suggestions discussed over the last month can be incorporated into other events as well, from anniversary parties to company picnics.

By making a few changes, you can do your part to make the Earth a better place and reduce the glut of landfill waste.

Transportation - If you will have a number of out-of-town guests attending the wedding, you might arrange transportation for them so they don’t need to rent cars. Most hotels will provide shuttle service to and from the airport. Many cities offer trolleys and/or shuttle buses that you can rent by the hour to transport guests to and from the ceremony and reception. If your city doesn’t offer such a service, then rent one or more passenger vans and ask a friend or relative to act as chauffeur.

-Submitted by Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC
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Green Wedding Planning

16 Oct
Planning a green wedding - casual gown

Find a gown made of natural fibers and avoid tuxedos

Picture the typical landfill on a windy day: paper napkins blow in the breeze; paper plates skim across the ground, which is littered with plastic forks and spoons. Much of this waste is generated at weddings and other social events. You can do your part to reduce landfill waste and help the environment by making wise choices as you plan your wedding. It takes only a few changes to make a big impact on the amount of generated waste. Following are suggestions for environmentally friendly choices that you can easily incorporate into your wedding.

Attire - When choosing a gown, look for one made from natural, not synthetic, fibers. Yo
u will find beautiful gowns made from raw silk, linen, cotton, hemp, and other materials. You might also borrow a gown or wear your mother’s or sister’s. The groom and his attendants might wear suits, which can be worn in the future, instead of renting tuxedos, which require cleaning after every wearing.

Photography - Choose a photographer who shoots digitally. This will save on film, packaging, and developing. Ask about albums that use less paper or that are made from recycled paper or another fiber, such as cotton or bamboo.

Check back next week for more green wedding planning tips for your Idaho wedding!

-Submitted by Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC
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www.memorable-events.com

 
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