By Kelly L. Moore, PBC™, Ambiance Event Planning, Scranton, Penn.
photos by dolci photography For wedding coordinators, trying to introduce clients to the concept of a green wedding can be a daunting task. While the eco-chic wedding has gained popularity in recent years, many couples have misconceptions of what a green wedding looks like. They envision a barefoot girl in a white cotton dress with daisies in her hair. These days, though, a green wedding takes on just about any style your clients can imagine. From cotton to silk and from daisies to diamonds, let’s look at some ways to educate today’s couples on greener options. Wedding day fun = trash by the ton According to GreenBride.com, “Each one of the 2.5 million weddings this year in the United States will produce an average of 62 tons of carbon dioxide and 400-600 pounds of garbage.” This makes it easy to see why more environmentally conscious choices are needed. Believe it or not, helping your client carefully choose a reception location can make the biggest impact. The right reception facility enhances a wedding’s style and theme while cutting down on unnecessary costs like extra design materials or long-distance deliveries. If […]