A Wedding Natural

By Jill Dudones

Just think about it—a wedding as natural as the love you have for that person you’ll soon say “I do” to.

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Whether you’re a green gal or you simply like the look of the au natural trend, now more than ever there are countless solutions available to help you pull off a simple, naturalistic wedding day. From organic linens and dress fabric to recyclable disposable outdoor tablewear to a matrimonial organic vegan menu to a wholistic gift registry —it’s all there at your fingertips.

The Grown-Right Gown
If you want the healthiest, safest and most radiant materials adorning your cherished wholistic form, choose styles designed in eco-friendly fabrics. OrganicWeddings.com offers a variety of “green” matrimonial fabrics to choose from, such as hemp/silk blends. You won’t find any synthetics materials—no petro-based fabrics or any unhealthy chemicals. If you want bright white, there are fabric options that have been pristined with an environmentally friendly non-chlorine bleaching process.

Bam!boo Your Table
Paper plates get swept away in the wind easier than your heart after you first kissed your one true love. Make a natural statement on your tables indoor or outdoor nuptial tables with paper-alternatives by Bambu. Veneerware® is sleek, sophisticated and complements whatever color your décor is—even if it’s not green. Composed of completely organic bamboo and intended for one-time use, it biodegrades in as little as 4-6 months.

A Cake Org
We won’t recommend an organic caterer because we know you’ll have your pernickety preference of vegan, macrobionic, vegetarian or meat-friendly, so instead, how about an organic cake suggestion? Mäni’s Bakery in Los Angeles (www.manisbakery.com.

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