A quick snapshot of ways to have a green wedding

1. How to have a Green Muslim
Wedding
Amna Hakim Photography
Copyright 2014

2. Simpler, Smaller wedding: take care
of guest list.
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3. Head for the Outdoors: get great
deals in a park or other venue.
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4. Centrally Located place: less travel,
less pollution
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5. Invitations: Go paperless
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6. Do away with favors.
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7. Try to combine events, like the Nikah
and reception or valima and reception.
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8. Use organic all-natural beauty and hair
products.
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9. Wedding Rings: A simple ring (eg silver), or
one that is pre-owned are alternatives and if you
must then conflict-free blood diamonds.
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10. Borrow, reuse, rent or recycle
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11. Buy dresses and suits that you can
wear on multiple occasions.
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12. Share photos digitally, and only the
print the really good ones.
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13. Give seeds, plant trees, as a way to
give back to earth
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14. Cater in-season organic fruits and
vegetables and caterer that uses
mainly local ingredients
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15. Share left over food amongst guests
and needy
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16. Use non-disposable plates and
utensils
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17. Use in-season, local and organic
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18. Cash is king, for gifts
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