Before your big day, you've probably got a lot of things to do. You've got to order the cake, get the dress/suit, find a DJ, get your hair cut, etc, etc. It can seem like the list is nonstop. One item on your list that can either be exciting, overwhelming, or both, is your registry.
It's pretty standard and almost expected that you make a list of the things you would like to receive as gifts for your wedding. Most guests are pretty familiar with registries, and some may even start asking for them as soon as you pop the question. Whether or not they actually choose a gift from that registry, is another conversation. But in the case that they do, it's better to be prepared. Of course, as a green bride or groom, you probably also want to register for items or actions that reflect your mindset. There are a few online resources that can help you set up registries that reflect your tastes and your green practices and ideals.
There are a number of eco-friendly and sustainable stores online that offer registries. There are also some registry services that allow you to register for non-tangible gifts like car washes or donations, for example. I've taken the liberty of doing my own "shopping" at some of these sites so you can see what they have to offer. Take a look:
1. Handmade ceramic pottery and dinnerware:
2. Dining, Bedding, Bath, Children's, Gifts and Garden products:
These super cute "bird" measuring spoons are found on www.arenaturals.com
and go well with a trendsetting couple's kitchen or just someone who likes birds. They are handmade in the US and are food safe.
These lovely spa towels are made of organic cotton can be found on www.vivaterra.com. They are free of chlorine bleach and synthetic finishing agents and are 100% organic.
Check out this composter I found on www.greenfeet.com, very useful for the green couple who has a yard. Sounds like making rich compost from your yard trimmings and food scraps can be pretty easy with this device.
Look at this spacious fair trade hammock made of reclaimed cotton by a family owned workshop in El Salvador. The workers are paid above standard wages and receive benefits. Available on www.globalexchangestore.org
4. Non-material, secondhand and homemade registry:
This registry allows you to create a wishlist of items that you'd like people to give you, and can be both material and non-material. A sample item might be: a freshly baked pie, or maybe some homemade pancakes?
Once someone selects that gift to give you, the registry notes that your wish has been fulfilled.
www.alternativegiftregistry.org
There are a number of eco-friendly and sustainable stores online that offer registries. There are also some registry services that allow you to register for non-tangible gifts like car washes or donations, for example. I've taken the liberty of doing my own "shopping" at some of these sites so you can see what they have to offer. Take a look:
1. Handmade ceramic pottery and dinnerware:
The handmade ceramics above are from www.dodgestationpottery.com. It's not only made by a person's hands, but it is also art. The website offers a wedding registry that allows you to choose the pieces you want so that your guests can order them for you. They have dinnerware(photo at top) as well as kitchen items like these cute ramekins just above.
2. Dining, Bedding, Bath, Children's, Gifts and Garden products:
These super cute "bird" measuring spoons are found on www.arenaturals.comand go well with a trendsetting couple's kitchen or just someone who likes birds. They are handmade in the US and are food safe.
These lovely spa towels are made of organic cotton can be found on www.vivaterra.com. They are free of chlorine bleach and synthetic finishing agents and are 100% organic.
Check out this composter I found on www.greenfeet.com, very useful for the green couple who has a yard. Sounds like making rich compost from your yard trimmings and food scraps can be pretty easy with this device. 3. Fair trade & Sustainable home, jewelry, clothing and gifts:
Look at this spacious fair trade hammock made of reclaimed cotton by a family owned workshop in El Salvador. The workers are paid above standard wages and receive benefits. Available on www.globalexchangestore.org4. Non-material, secondhand and homemade registry:
This registry allows you to create a wishlist of items that you'd like people to give you, and can be both material and non-material. A sample item might be: a freshly baked pie, or maybe some homemade pancakes?
Once someone selects that gift to give you, the registry notes that your wish has been fulfilled.
www.alternativegiftregistry.org
5. Donation registry:
This registry allows couples to register for charities, so guests can donate using their credit card or write a check to your favorite cause in place of a tangible gift. From The Global Fund for Women to Amazon Watch, they probably have a charity you support on their list.
www.idofoundation.org
Whatever registry you choose, remember that some guests may be unfamiliar with some of these green online stores or non-material registries. It may be important to explain them on your wedding website or by teaching family and friends who can act as registry guides. Most of these registries however, try to make it easy for both the couple and their friends and family to use their registries.
Whatever registry you choose, remember that some guests may be unfamiliar with some of these green online stores or non-material registries. It may be important to explain them on your wedding website or by teaching family and friends who can act as registry guides. Most of these registries however, try to make it easy for both the couple and their friends and family to use their registries.
G&G
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