Organic Weddings : Balancing Ecology, Style and Tradition

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Summary: An extremely practical instructional guide
Review: Expertly written by Michelle Kozin (the founder and president of Organic Weddings Inc.), Organic Wedding: Balancing Ecology, Style And Tradition is a "user friendly" guide especially designed for those who want to celebrate their weddings in step with their values of and lifestyle, and with respect for balancing ecological and environmental needs against the demands of style and tradition. An extremely practical instructional guide covering everything from planning and budgeting to wedding attire of natural fibers, tree-free stationary and invitations, organic foods and beverages, eco-friendly gifts, honeymoons in green hotels, to sustainable living as newlyweds in natural homes, and so much more, Organic Weddings is an absolute "must-have" for the environmentally passionate bride and groom.

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Summary: from the BestWeddingSites.com editor
Review: Michelle Kozin guides you through a wealth of information we should all be more concerned about. Ideas and real eco-minded weddings are described. Brides and Grooms-to-be could use this soft-cover book as an easy take-a-long planning source. Professionals answer how-to questions. Earth friendly advice that's within our reach in this all to easy to throw-away culture. From ink use and its alternatives, to ideas for great food to enjoy, all keeping in mind the term, "it's better for us and our environment."

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Summary: Expanding the Options
Review: This book is a great combination of inspiration and pratical information on wedding planning.
While suggesting ways to plan a more eco-friendly event, it's impressively non-preachy or prescriptive. Several couples are profiled (full disclosure: including myself and my husband), and the variety of approaches shows the many alternatives that exist beyond the conventional offerings of the wedding industry.
As a subject for the book I was concerned about not being "organic enough" to be included, but now seeing the complete version I realize there's no set ideal. Kozin's focus is on how to joyfully incorporate some of your shared values into your wedding.
In sum: I wish we had it when my husband and I were planning our wedding!