Green Guide for Weddings

by Jen Marsden, published October 2008

A wedding can be a costly event – not just for the bank balance, but also for the planet. A quarter of a million of us get hitched every year so that’s an awful lot of confetti and food – and one big budget!

“We can all do our bit to protect the environment without stretching our earth’s resources. In times of climate change concerns, marriage is a good opportunity to consider your consumer action and its impact.” Jen Marsden – author.

Jen Marsden and an array of experts offer their experience and opinion to guide readers down the aisle in planet-friendly and ethical style. Case studies of couples who have already taken their first green steps into married life provide further insight into how to create a successful green wedding.

Key questions are answered: What is an eco-friendly venue? Should you fly away for your honeymoon? How do you get the perfectly green wedding dress? You know you don’t want a blood diamond on your finger – but what are the other options whilst retaining some bling? The author looks at all these aspects and more and a comprehensive directory lists the best eco suppliers and products.

It’s all done with a light-hearted touch that guides, inspires and delights. There’s no preaching here – just everything needed to make the day a great success and as green as possible.

“A wedding is a fabulously fresh opportunity to start the way you mean to go on, finding new eco-companies and inspiration that you can use time and time again throughout your married life.” Jen Marsden

The Green Guide for Weddings is a 224-page, full-colour book printed by one of the UK’s most eco-friendly printers on FSC-certified recycled paper, using vegetable inks. Each chapter includes a detailed explanation of the relevant social, ethical and environmental considerations, offering suggestions, advice and alternatives. The book also includes a comprehensive directory that covers budgeting, venues, flowers, gowns, beauty, gift lists, honeymoons and much more, ensuring readers have all the advice and information they need.

The chapters include:

• Wedding Budget
• Wedding Planner
• Venue
• Transport
• Attire
• Jewels
• Beauty
• Catering
• Dreamy Details
• Gift List
• Honeymoon
• Directory

The First in a New Series
The Green Guide to Weddings is the first in a new series of special edition Green Guides that enable readers to fit green thinking into their lifestyle, at a pace and depth of their own choosing.

January 2009 sees the publication of The Green Guide for Home & Household and May 2009 sees The Green Guide to Fashion & Beauty.

Price: £8.99


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Green Guide for Weddings | October 2008 | £8.99 | ISBN 978-1-905731-49-7