Tell me Tuesday – What tips do you have for hosting a ‘green’ wedding?

For me – this has been the summer of weddings. Between friends, family, friends of friends, and family friends, I have found myself RSVP-ing ‘yes’ to 5 weddings this summer – one each weekend in August! Although I do love the romance and happiness that comes during wedding season, I am also very aware of the toll that such an event can take on the environment.

My brother Ian and his wife, Autumn, at their wedding in September 2011. (C) Katie Edmonds, WWF-Canada

Between the transportation to the event, the brand-new gifts purchased, the food served and any other little luxuries that a bride and groom can splurge on, a wedding can amass quite a large environmental footprint.

My nephew, Oliver, performing his ring-bearing duties. (C) Katie Edmonds, WWF-Canada

As a guest, I am struggling with strategies to keep my month as ‘green’ as possible.
A few ideas I have come up with and plan to put in place to lessen my impact on the environment during these soirees are:
-Carpooling with friends instead of driving to the weddings individually
-Participating in a ‘dress swap’ where each of my friends offers up a few dresses and      we mix and match each weekend, instead of purchasing a new outfit for each event
-Opting for the vegetarian option if a dinner is served
 
So tell us: What tips have you heard for hosting a ‘green’ wedding, or being as ‘green’ as you can while attending one?