Showing posts with label recycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recycle. Show all posts
Monday, April 13, 2009
Belle of the Ball
Calling all previous bridesmaids...and anyone else who has a prom or bridesmaids gown just sitting in their closet, doing nothing. Here's your opportunity to move it out of your closet, recycle it and give it new life! Springfield Women's Committee has re-opened the Belle of the Ball Boutique for prom-goers in the area. They are collecting gently worn gowns to redistribute throughout the greater Springfield area, so that no girl gets left behind and unable to attend their prom because they cannot afford a dress. Dresses in all sizes, length and styles are needed and can be dropped off at Naomi's Inn, 20 Springfield St. in Springfield, MA or at NUVO Bank during bank hours or at Mall Services at Eastfield Mall, Boston Rd. in Springfield, during mall hours. For more information check http://www.naomisinn.net/belle.html or call 413-433-6019
Sunday, March 15, 2009
ABC's of Weddings...E is for Eco-Friendly
One of the popular buzz words associated with weddings lately is Eco-Friendly, Eco-Chic...or "Green" Weddings. You don't necessarily have to have a totally complete "Green" wedding, but you can reduce your carbon footprint, save a few trees, support a charity and support local farmers by considering adding a few "Green, eco-friendly" elements to your wedding. Here's a few suggestions:
• In lieu of a favor, give a donation to a local charity
• Cut down on fuel, have your ceremony and reception at the same location.
• Donate the leftover uneaten food from your reception to Rachael's Table.
• Use locally grown organic fruit in and on your wedding cake.
• Hire a totally digital photographer
• Give tree saplings for wedding favors
• Use recycled paper for your wedding invitations
• For your reception meal, use local organic vegetables
• Support a non-profit organization through one's choice of a wedding venue, such as a museum, cultural center, "green-friendly" venue or landmark building.
• For traditional chocolate favors, use organic chocolate or Fair-Trade candies.
• Reception food/Catering; consider using a caterer that uses only local sources for their ingredients or sustainable resources for chicken or fish.
• In lieu of a favor, give a donation to a local charity
• Cut down on fuel, have your ceremony and reception at the same location.
• Donate the leftover uneaten food from your reception to Rachael's Table.
• Use locally grown organic fruit in and on your wedding cake.
• Hire a totally digital photographer
• Give tree saplings for wedding favors
• Use recycled paper for your wedding invitations
• For your reception meal, use local organic vegetables
• Support a non-profit organization through one's choice of a wedding venue, such as a museum, cultural center, "green-friendly" venue or landmark building.
• For traditional chocolate favors, use organic chocolate or Fair-Trade candies.
• Reception food/Catering; consider using a caterer that uses only local sources for their ingredients or sustainable resources for chicken or fish.
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