Green is the new black, when it comes to wedding trends. Green living has permeated our lifestyles, as we work hard to protect the Earth, and often our pocketbooks as well. Whether you are a eco-friendly bride already, or just want to cut back on the impact your wedding day will have on the environment, here are some green wedding tips.

• Destination Weddings. This is a surprising one that can actually help the environment more than you would think. If the majority of your wedding guests live in one area, it makes more sense to have your wedding close to them, and just travel there yourself. Otherwise you have dozens of people flying or driving to attend your wedding, which can add a lot of pollution to the air.
• Coordinated Wedding Attire. Instead of buying a host of bridesmaids’ dresses and groomsmens’ tuxedos, ask them to wear similar styles and colors. You won’t drain the Earth’s resources by having new dresses made and bought, and your wedding will have a more creative flair as well.
• Opt for reused or recycled materials. Have your old gold jewelry melted down and crafted into a beautiful wedding ring. Use recycled paper for your wedding programs or wedding invitations. Create a wedding blog to cut down on the amount of paper you will use while planning your wedding.

There are countless creative ways to have an elegant yet environmentally aware wedding. Share your favorite green wedding tips here!