When I talk about a green bachelorette party, I don't mean your color scheme! Like many of you Brides and Bachelorette’s out there, I want all of my wedding and festivities to – if not be completely environmentally responsible (which can be over-whelming in regard to Weddings) then at least environmentally mindful. That’s what I mean when I say having a green bachelorette party…a party that celebrates you, your friendships, your love and your Wedding, while having a more minimal impact on the planet!
When you're 1 year from the big “I Do” you are on a CRAZY shopping/consumption spree…the likes of which I will probably never repeat in your life-time (or until your expecting your first child) ...but…like you, I am also concerned about the environment and our planet’s future.
Here are a few ideas I have had on how to accomplish an environmentally conscious bachelorette party.
Skip the gas guzzling hummer limo and opt for something a little more environmentally friendly. Walking or biking would be the top pick, but even an entourage of Hybrid or electric vehicles would be a great improvement. You can have fun decorating the car(s) for the big night, and the car decorations can be reused (so pass them on to the next Bride-to-be). Also, keeping your Bachelorette Party a local event will cut down on how far people need to travel.
If you want a Bachelorette Tee for your group of girls to wear, try an organic tee. Organic t-shirts are made of cotton grown without pesticides. Organic clothing is a hot new trend that is improving cotton farming around the world.
Look for decorations made from Recycled paper. Also, saving and reusing decorations is a great way to cut back. Make a point of passing on your bachelorette decorations to another Bride or use them at multiple Wedding events.
E-mail those party invites to your guests of course to save money and the planet!
Rent a condo at the local ski hill and invite your bachelorettes for a fun weekend. Spend the day on the slopes, and the evenings in the hot tub or at the local gathering place in front of a roaring fire.
As always, please send me your great additions and comments! THANKS!
Have the World’s Best Bachelorette Party and …
BE WILD!
