True cost of a wedding

Whenever I think back to a wedding I have attended it always brings up such fond memories. It is the celebration of a new beginning between two people who love and are committed to one another.  

I love visiting with all the guests that traveled so far just to be there, tasting the great food, dancing to the music, admiring the beautiful decorations, etc.  It is such a joyous event; it is hard to think about the true cost of a wedding. And no, I am not talking about the $20,000 plus a couple and their parents spent on the event.  I am talking about the true cost.

I was surprised when I read that the average wedding emits anywhere from 9-16 tons of CO2 into the air on a single day! That is more than the average person will emit in one year! This brings me to a question I battle with:

How do you minimize the overall carbon footprint of your wedding without sacrificing style?

I believe it comes down to choices...choices coupled with creativity.  Force yourself to think outside the box and embrace new ideas and
concepts.  

This blog aims to be a place for you to explore your ideas and hopefully find some new inspiration.