(From Co-op America’s “25 Ways to Green the World”)
At its heart, a green economy is a community of people meeting each others’ needs — and there are many creative ways to connect and prosper without using money.
Okay, so how does this concept work for weddings. What can we trade or barter, and can our friends give time or talent, in lieu of a physical gift? What can we, as a couple, give or barter?
Couples that we’ve worked with, have practiced this from the beginning of our business.
One bride actually made and sent invitations to her “invitation assembly party”! If you have a friend who is a graphic designer or web designer, he or she can help you design your invites, or make you a wedding website.
Organize a get together to make edible favors? I think food made with love is one of the best presents, especially in a world full of meaningless chotchkies.
For hardcore greenies, you can organize a tree planting bridal shower. Follow with a hike, home spa treatments? Professional massage? Bring cameras, and, at the end of it all, put together a special album. Every once in a while, you can all get together and see how high your trees have grown.
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