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WEDDINGS
Feb. 1, 2016
Weddings – pg. 1-2-9-10
Classifieds – pg. 3-6
Going Out – pg. 8
Go Green for Your Big Day
A
new wave of brides and grooms are redefining the
way weddings are planned and executed — and
the environment is at the forefront of their efforts.
According to a poll by the Clinton Global Initiative and Microsoft, 66 percent of millennials believe there is solid evidence
of global warming, and about 75 percent say it is because of human activity.
In turn, these environmental advocates are taking action by
planning weddings that relay less on disposable products and
fossil fuels and more on sustainable practices that can lead to a
healthier environment.
Follow our suggestions below to integrate a little of this approach into your spring wedding.
to even more people around you.
These companies also keep your flowers out of landfills by
composting them into usable materials for gardens and other
uses.
Look around in your area for these types of services or offer
to do it yourself in collaboration with your local nursing homes
or shelters.
From Elegant to Traditional,
we cater all types of events;
Weddings, Groom’s Dinners,
Bachelor and Bachelorette parties.
It’s your day and your memories!
It would be our pleasure to serve you.
255 Millard Avenue SW • Cokato, MN
612.845.6573
www.ElbowsAllowed.com
The Place for Fun in the Area
Bar & Liquor Store
Choose Earth-Friendly Vendors
10 televisions, pool, and darts.
Wide variety of spirits, wines, wine coolers, domestic beer,
imports, microbrews, pop, drink mixes, ice, etc.
One of the most meaningful steps you can take is to enlist the
services of Earth-friendly vendors. These businesses are committed to following environmentally sound processes when producing and delivering their products, which can range from paper
flower bouquets to sustainable invitations.
There are card companies that print their materials on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper or alternative non-tree fibers.
Some businesses pledge to plant a tree for every order you make
with them. Knowing you had a positive impact on the environment in your wedding planning will give you that extra feeling
of satisfaction.
Full Service Restaurant
Serving everything from short orders to full dinners
Banquet Rooms or Ballroom
available for parties of any size, Seating up to 650,
full service bar and catering
Choose Local Venues
The less distance you put between your church and reception hall, the less pollution you are inviting into the atmosphere
through the burning of gasoline in the vehicles of your wedding
party.
This seems like a small step, but consider how many cars will
be traveling around town on the day of your wedding. Inviting
200 guests means you’re probably also inviting 50 to 100 vehicles
onto your community’s roadways. That’s a large carbon footprint
you could lessen by keeping things confined to the same building
or ones that are close in proximity.
Recycle Your Flowers
off site catering is available
Many companies across the country collect flowers after weddings and re-purpose them for delivery to nursing homes and
shelter facilities. By choosing to participate in such an arrangement, you are passing along some of the beauty of your wedding
www.bluenoteballroom.com
Personal. Unique. You.
WE HAVE YOU COVERED FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY!
Call to Book your entire
Bridal Party Today!
Emmy’s
SALON
We also offer tanning, group manicures and pedicures,
and styles on location.
Gift Certificates Available!
320-543-2754
1005 6th St., (lower level) • Howard Lake