For your Engagement: Canadian Diamonds
When it comes to selecting the diamond for your engagement ring, you're doing planet Earth a favour when you pick a diamond that comes from a conflict-free source and is from a mine that follows sustainable practices. Your best bet is to make sure the jeweller is a part of the Canadian Jewellers Association (canadianjewellers.com). To find that Canadian diamond of your dreams, visit polarbeardiamond.com.
During your Planning: Eco-friendly Invites
Once upon a time, planet-friendly stationery was a rarity. Nowadays, you'll find many companies that offer green paper options (like recycled or organic materials), use environmentally friendly inks and even offer plantable paper. You can also save the earth—and save money, too—by asking your designer to consolidate as much information as possible, so you're printing less.
Try: Cartolina (cartolinacards.com), Botanical Paperworks (botanicalpaperworks.com) or Baron Cards (baroncards.com).
For your Dress: Green Materials
From the dress to what you put on your face, going green doesn't have to be dull. Today you don't have to sacrifice your wedding style to be nice to Mother Earth. One bridal line we love is Adele Wechsler Eco Couture (adelewechsler.com). The Canadian designer features fabrics like certified organic hemp and vegetable ink dyes, while the styles are modern, feminine and glamorous. Other green options? Buy a once-used wedding gown. Try smartbrideboutique.com.
For your Look: Au Naturel Ingredients
When it comes to your makeup and beauty regime, going green is easier thanks to so many companies making more environmentally friendly products. Pay attention to the ingredient list, as sometimes it may say green, but in fact contains parabens, petroleum or sulphates. Read our “Green Beauty” article to find out more on how to decipher product labels and “Naturally Beautiful” for some of our editors’ favourites.
At your Reception: Go Local
Consider going local and organic for your food and choosing in-season flowers. You could also work with a green wedding planner; caterer; or reception facility to ensure your vision is in sync with your vendors. Try: 10tation Event Catering (10tation.com), Epicurious Caterers (epicuriouscatering.com) or The Westin Nova Scotian (thewestinnovascotian.com).
On your Honeymoon: Sustainable Tourism
Your honeymoon deserves to be as earth-friendly as your wedding day. Fairmont Hotels and Resorts offer a variety of eco-chic options for a greener getaway. A pioneer in responsible tourism practices, for years Fairmont has incorporated energy efficient lighting, water-conserving shower heads and toilet aerators in all of their luxury hotels. In 1990, their Canadian hotels created The Fairmont Green Partnership, literally writing the book on sustainable practices in the lodging industry. Today, the chain strives to minimize the impact their hotels have on the planet through resource conservation and best practices. For more information, go to fairmont.com.
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