It may sound a bit odd and even a bit funny, as to how come a wedding be green. But the fact is that lot of couples are choosing to have a green, ecologically friendly wedding, so that the already endangered ecology of this world is not pushed into further challenges.

The green wedding has evolved as a popular wedding theme and many wedding planners are suggesting their clients to opt for the green wedding rather than the traditional style. In a green wedding, there is an old world charm attached to it. The wedding is also considered to be more romantic, due to its outdoor setting.

In a green wedding, the bride is not supposed to do her make-up with chemical-based colors and products. The make-up ingredients are essentially natural. This imparts a natural glow in the face of the bride.

In a green wedding, the act of butterfly release is totally avoided, since this endangers the life of the butterfly. Candles made from bee wax are also not used in a green wedding. The use of plastic is either avoided or minimized in such green weddings. The use of porcelain and glass is preferred in such weddings.

In green weddings, generally vegetarian food is served. This is another way to save the environment as well as the animals, which are slaughtered for the feast.

In a green wedding, the choice of fabric, for the gown of the bride is usually hemp. Hemp is a plant which can be grown without the use of pesticides and it does not make the land infertile, like cotton. Hemp being an environment friendly plant is a preferred fabric for the dresses of other bridesmaids too.

In the green weddings, flowers of plants, which have been grown without the help of pesticides, are used.

Generally, sachets containing non-pesticide flower petals, herbs and other environmental friendly items are handed out as favors, by the bride in green weddings. Many brides choose to register themselves in some organization which is working for the betterment and restoration of environment, rather than handing out favors.

The green weddings are also accompanied by a concept of reuse. Careful attention is paid to ensure that no material is wasted. Steps are taken to ascertain that there is maximum reuse of the wastes generated from the wedding party.

Green weddings cost more than traditional weddings. But, if we care about our environment, it is the best way to begin a new life for the newly wed couple.