How to have a Green Muslim Wedding

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Amna Hakim Photography

Simpler, Smaller wedding: take care of guest list.

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Head for the Outdoors: get great deals in a park or other venue.

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Centrally Located place: less travel, less pollution

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Invitations: Go paperless

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Do away with favors.

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Try to combine events, like the Nikah and reception or valima and

reception.

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Use organic all-natural beauty and hair products.

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Wedding Rings: A simple ring (eg silver), or one that is pre-owned are alternatives and if you must then conflict-free blood diamonds.

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Borrow, reuse, rent or recycle

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Buy dresses and suits that you can wear on multiple occasions.

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Share photos digitally, and only the print the really good ones.

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Give seeds, plant trees, as a way to give back to earth

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Cater in-season organic fruits and vegetables and caterer that

uses mainly local ingredients

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Share left over food amongst guests and needy

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Use non-disposable plates and utensils

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Use in-season, local and organic

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Cash is king, for gifts

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