A Bride’s Tale for a Winter Eco-Friendly Wedding by Rachel Trigueiro

My husband and I love the winter so getting married any time other
than January was out of the question. One of my favorite things about
winter is the snow on evergreen trees and the naked deciduous trees
with no leaves. There is something about sticks, twigs, and branches
that I just love! So, using both evergreens and deciduous trees for
decorating and some twiggy branches for centerpieces seemed quite
appropriate. What was really special about using the branches and
deciduous trees was that they came from fallen trees at my in-laws
ranch. Not only was it eco-friendly to use fallen trees for the
majority of our decorations, it was quite sentimental for my in-laws,
my husband, and myself.

Since our wedding was in January we asked friends if they would
save their Christmas trees until our wedding and kindly, several of our
friends did just that. So, instead of having to cut down more
evergreens, we re-used (recycled) Christmas trees (with NO lights and
decorations, of course!). For our cake, we wanted a tree stump in place
of a cake stand. So, my uncle was able to cut an 8 inch stump to
perfection, also from a fallen tree.

DIY projects give the opportunity for friends and family to get
involved HANDS-ON. I had several "wedding work days" for our wedding
where I invited several bridesmaids and friends to help my mom and I
tackle some projects. These days were so fun and filled with great
memories! When it finally came time for the big day, a lot of people
were just as excited as I was because they felt they had a huge part in
making our wedding a reality. So remember, DIY projects are not only
inexpensive, creative and unique; they offer the chance for friends and
family to get involved and feel responsible for making your ideas and
dreams come true.

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