Guide to a Growing Trend: The "Green" or Ecological Wedding
Does it seem like the phrases "ecology" and "wedding" could
hardly have less in common? With the average wedding costing
well over 15 thousand today, one would think so. And yet, the
"green" or ecologically-friendly wedding is gaining momentum
across the nation. The green wedding, like any other wedding
style, has its tribal features. By tribal, I mean the signs and
signifiers that help tell the guests what the wedding is
supposed to mean, and how the couple prefers to appear. From a
tribal perspective, a green wedding can be hauntingly romantic,
with its outdoor setting, its focus on living plants, and its
less-formal gown (often made of hemp) that brings to mind fairy
outings from 400 years ago. In personal appearance, the ecology
bride is often the gamine type. Even on her wedding day, her
fresh face forms a contrast with the heavily made-up cover girls
of bridal magazines. When it comes to more functional aspects,
the green wedding