Keepin' it GREEN!

Ideas and feedback?

I think it's great that you are incorporating your values into your wedding. My co-worker's wedding sounds similar to what you would like to have.. she gave little saplings as favors for everyone to plant.

in Vancouver, there are trolleys that take tourists around that are run by Natural Gas (is that eco-friendly?  they advertise that it is)  anyhow they are rentable and cute too.  do you have anything in your city like that?  or are there any large hybrid cars to rent?
keep us updated with your choices!  i may steal some of them!

I copied this from my blog...

We bought Heys' 3 piece EcoCase™ Made from 100% Recycled Plastic! We got it on TSC (The Shopping Channel) for $247 CND. My previous suitcase (which cost $300 for one piece!!!) was 10 years old and busted up from a trip to Australia. I picked silver but it's available in turquiose, pink, black, gold and red!

Here's the product description...
Our first in a series of ECO Friendly products, the EcoCase is made from 100% Recycled plastic. By utilizing recycled materials to create new durable goods, not only does it help to reduce the demand for new materials and new resources, but it also reduces materials that would otherwise fill a landfill, and all the while giving support to the Recycling industry as a whole, as with increased demand for recycled resources this encourages further development into Eco-Friendly industries making it more affordable and inspiring innovation.

The EcoCase is a Spinner luggage with 4 wheels that is very durable due to its flexible plastic material (ABS) to absorb impacts. It is also lightweight, expandable, and is our first hardside luggage to have special 'Piggy-Back' straps - which are usually found on soft-sided luggage only. It has a fully lined interior with a built-in divider with a mesh pocket, and an internal telescopic handle system with a push-button locking system.

What about those eco friendly seeds on paper that you give to guests which they can take home and plant as favors

Thanks for the comment re travelling to Mexico, will be hoping and praying the light doesnt go red for my bags!!

I think this is a great idea to have an eco-friendly wedding. What about renting Smart cars to transport the guests and bridal party? You can check www.oncewed.com for used dresses, or consignment stores in your area. Or you can try www.craigslist.com for used wedding dresses as well.

I have looked into doing something similar. Your ideas sound great!
If you can reduce the meat options at the reception it may further reduce the environmental impact.
Have you looked at using second-hand or vintage rings?
There are a number of used wedding dress websites. If you google search terms such as 'used' 'once wed' or 'pre-owned' you will probably find most of them.
All the Best!