Love, Honor, Leave No Carbon Footprint
By JENNIFER CONLIN
...“Couples that plan a green wedding generally also go on green honeymoons,” said Rosie Ames, a wedding consultant and the founder of GreenUnion (www.greenunion.co.uk), a green weddings Web site based in England...
Read the full article in the New York Times
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Brides unveiled: The truth about the modern wedding
The Rooneys aren't the only couple with a fancy wedding to boast about. Here, 10 newlyweds talk us through their own Big Days, proving there have never been so many intriguing ways to tie the knot. Introduction by Kathy Lette
The green bride: Consultant Emma Harvey, 39, married Ian Newbold, 37, an IT specialist, in July last year. By Rhiannon Harries
Story supplied by GreenUnion
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SAVING THE PLANET
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WEDDINGS: GREENUNION
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The green bride guide"Anything you can do to minimise waste at your wedding is a good start," says Rosie Ames, founder of GreenUnion, an online directory for eco-friendly weddings...
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FIFTY FABULOUS FINISHING TOUCHES - compiled by Gemma AskhamRosie Ames, founder of ethical wedding directory GreenUnion (greenunion.co.uk) has easy ways to add some eco-chic to your day...
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ECO WEDDINGS
Green Ideas for your Big Day - How to be eco-chic!
How easy is it to organise an eco-friendly wedding? Liz Alvis investigates
...creating an eco-wedding doesn't necessarily have to mean spending a fortune or compromising on the fun and enjoyment of your special day. As Rosie Ames of www.greenunion.co.uk explains: "You don't have to go for a wedding that's 100% green. By sourcing local suppliers, seasonal produce and cutting down on your transport you can really make a difference"....
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HANDMADE WEDDINGS: NATURAL GROOMING TIPS FROM GREENUNION
Whether you're getting married or are simply looking for some beauty tips to make you look and feel great, look no further! From her passion for creating gorgeous, stylish and sustainable celebrations, Rosie Ames founded eco-friendly wedding website GreenUnion just over a year ago. The inspiration for ...
Full article on Etsy
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WEDDINGS THAT DON'T COST THE EARTH
Don’t fancy leaving a big fat carbon footprint as you skip down the aisle? Then opt for an ethical wedding. Getting wed eco-style is easier than ever and often less hassle than the resource-gobbling alternative, says Claire Baylis of Eve Magazine
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THE CHANGING FACE OF WEDDINGSGreenUnioin couple Sarah Bickley and Paul Oades tells New Consumer how "their wedding was never going to be a traditional church affair with a champagne reception and all the trimmings. Instead the couple from North Devon will tie the knot under an old oak tee in a beautiful woodland next month".
Read the whole article, including Karin's conversation with Rosie Ames, wedding planner and found of GreenUnion, in New Consumer, April Issue.
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