ALTERNATIVE GREEN WEDDINGS - THINK ORGANIC!

Starting with one area of your living quarters such as the kitchen or bedroom, move on to other rooms to create an environmentally friendly atmosphere in your home or garden. Pick and choose from a variety of prices or commission Ray to create something extraordinary. Optional unfinished furniture... "and, they all lived happily ever after."

With our congratulations! ~ The TREE Smith's ~ Annie and Ray

(Exchanged vows during a sunrise ceremony, 09-09-90)

VOW TENDER PROMISES OF DEVOTION

"For hearing my thoughts, understanding my dreams and being my best friend...
For filling my life with joy and loving me without end... I do."

"I've loved you all my life.
Even before there was you,
there was the promise of you.
And now that we've met,
I'll never be the same!"

"Teach love to each other, and let that love embrace you as you go into the world."

"I love you more now than when you began to read this sentence."

"Our love is the second most treasured thing in my life, you are the first."

"I love you more today than yesterday, but less than tomorrow."

"My love for you is a journey; starting at forever, and ending at never."

"Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience."

"Love does not bind with chains and demands, love gives the soul wings.
Love teaches freedom and happiness and gives inner peace."

"Life isn't suppose to be Easy, it's just suppose to be Worth it."

"May a kind word, a reassuring touch and a warm smile be yours every day of your lives.
And, may you give these gifts as well as receive them."

"The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze." -- Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer

"If you can give your son or daughter only one Gift, let it be Enthusiasm." -- Bruce Barton

"May you discover enough goodness in each other to believe in a world of peace."

"May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand."

"Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination." -- Voltaire

"I've fallen in love many times... always with you." -- Unknown

SWEET IDEAS FOR A UNIQUE WEDDING DAY

  Consider planting a TREE at the end of the ceremony.

Include your /._.\ companion animals ^..^ in the procession.

Getting married in a romantic garden setting?

Please remember to tread lightly on the land!

Weddings are usually conducted by a member of the clergy, an Officiant or Justice of the Peace

OR - - a TERRIFIC idea!

"We have a good friend that would like to act as the officiator but he is not a licensed minister. There is a very simple way that your friend can legally perform the ceremony. Contact the County Clerks office and obtain a one day pass for around $50."

What will you do with the fresh cut flowers after the wedding?

Toss petals at the bride and groom as they leave the reception.

Preserve your flower arrangements as a keepsake. Perhaps on your anniversary, set the dried leaves freely into the wind. If a friend or family member was unable to attend your ceremony; send them a bouquet. After their usefulness ends, definitely - feed them to your compost pile!

FRUGAL - BUDGET MINDED

"Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something... GREEN!"

Natural, eco friendly wedding gift suggestions. 

• CREATE A TIME CAPSULE of memorabilia from each of their childhood's
• Wrap their gifts in reusable materials: bath towels, sheets, cookie tins, canvas tote bags, wicker baskets
• His and Hers bicycles (non polluting / great cardiovascular exercise)
• Picnic basket complete with Jute rug
• Natural foods cookbooks
• A recipe box filled with your favorite natural foods recipes
• Organic farmer's share membership
• Kitchen equipment:  Juicer, Rice Cooker, Wok, Bread Maker, Pizza Stone
• Natural, energy saver light bulbs
• Homeopathic Kit
• Cloth napkins
• Organic gardening kit with seeds, tools and a book about companion planting
• Wind chimes
• House plants for a 'natural' air filter
• Recycle bins or reclaimed crates
• A selection of tree free stationery and soy based ink pens
• A sea shell filled with natural soaps and aromatherapy oils
• Memberships to a health club or spa
• How to create a non toxic home reference books
• Home repair tool box with basic odds and ends: electrical and plumbing aids, duct tape
• Car wash kit:  sponge, bucket, water hose, wax (for their Electric Car, of course)
• Water purification kit
• Rain barrels
• Compost tub for the kitchen
• Outdoor & Indoor Clothesline
• Energy saving "ANY THING"

Need help planning your UNTRADITIONAL passage of rites?

From spectacular honeymoons to vegan caterer's...
...try our NATURAL GREEN WEDDINGS links directory.

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