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The average wedding in the United States costs about $27,000 - but how much is a green wedding?

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Hi Kate,

I know that bottled water is not eco-friendly, but it is so convenient. Is there a green option that makes sense?

Thanks,

Pam

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Hi Pam,

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Dear Kate,

Right now, we are in the stage of planning where we are looking for a florist, and subsequently ideas for centerpieces and bouquets, and we're also beginning to look for invitations. Do you have any advice on how to ensure green centerpieces, bouquets and invitations? Thanks so much!

B'Shalom,
Gail

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Hi Gail,

Question:
Hi,
Thank you so much for your green guide--I am really learning a lot.
I would like to know about how to find a service that will pick up flowers and take them to nursing homes or hospitals. I live in LA and am getting married in Malibu.

Any help is most appreciated!
Thank you!
Lisa Riccomini

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Hi Lisa,

Question:
A friend is getting married and we want to throw a green theme shower. Any ideas on how to write that in the invitation without sounding too quirky? We were thinking the theme should be green gifts but I don't want people to think literally the color green, "eco-friendly" is it...

Thanks so much,
Mira Duncan

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Hi Mira!

Question:

HI Kate,

Did you ever do a breakdown of flowers by season and region?
I am trying desperatly to pair what I want with what is available locally in season in Connecticut in September and it seems to be the hardest part of my search. I am finally begining to work with a florist who is hopefully going to be able to guide me in the right direction, but I wanted to be able to send her some flower ideas I was interested in that were good eco-choices. Any ideas?

Thanks!
-Lindsay