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Real Green Weddings
Paula and Harlan Luxenburg were married on June 1, 2008 in North Carolina.
Paula and Harlan Luxenburg were married at the Highland Lake Inn in North Carolina on June 1, 2008. The Highland Lake Inn is a member of the Green Hotel Association and features a wide variety of eco-friendly practices and services, including using locally grown organic food in their restaurant, from which the reception was catered, and biodegradable cleaners in their rooms. As Paula and Harlan wrote in their welcome brochure, "We were looking for a place close to our home in Chapel Hill where all our friends and family could have fun and relax together for the whole weekend. When we discovered that Highland Lake Inn not only met that criteria, but also practices sustainability in numerous ways and has delicious food, we knew we'd found our place."
In addition to choosing a green location, Paula and Harlan incorporated a number of sustainable practices into their event.
Paper Products and Tasty Treats
First, Paula and Harlan sent out electronic save-the-dates, which were followed by 100% recycled chlorine-free handmade invitations. When guests arrived they were greeted with reusable tote bags with Clif bars (Paula's favorite green business) purchased in bulk on Amazon,
