After putting a lot of work into planning our own Green Wedding, we decided to create this website as a resource guide for others wanting to make a statement about their love. We hope you find this useful, and feel free to contact us!
After the Wedding; Setting the Stage for a Sustainable Marriage
Having been married now for about two and a half years, I've been thinking a lot about this new phase that Joey and I are in. It's now beyond the wedding and our relationship is going deeper into the phase called Marriage! We are starting a series on what it means to be have an "Eco/ Sustainable Marriage". I met Calleen on Facebook and asked her to kick off our series. I would love to hear from you! What does it mean to you to have a Sustainable Relationship? What happens after the Eco-Wedding? Send us your tips and stories. Thank you, Stacie
5 Principles of Sustainable Relationships
By Calleen A. Morris
1- Change is inevitable: Couples may be at the infatuation stage, with heightened optimism when they marry. It is an exciting and important part of the relationship! However, relationships are constantly evolving. By accepting and attending to change, couples can guard against relationship deterioration.
2- Reestablish: Declare a date of establishment for your family. (Two make a family!) No matter how long it has been since you left the family home, you are now reestablishing yourselves as a distinct family unit.
3- Redefine: Regularly evaluate and redefine your relationship overtime. Relationships have their own life-cycle. Redefinition helps the relationship remain flexible to avoid difficult stretches and strains. Nurture the relationship through change. (Be diligent in planning alone time).
4- Renew: Pay attention to your Family Relationship Footprint. Commit to reducing the baggage for those who follow behind you. Do you want to encourage remorse and regret, or a renewing of generations? Ask yourselves, “Is this decision good for my marriage? Will my choices enhance, or undermine the commitment I have made?”
5- Reliance: Rely on the strengths of your relationship which brought you together. Look to the relationship; look inwardly toward each other rather than to outsiders when change occurs. Chances are you already have resources within to resolve conflict and keep it together.
The Sustainable Family: an organization of relationship and sustainability experts which help families share what works in changing times! The Sustainable Family’s values its core belief that family members do not have to lose what they cherish in each other because of tough times; that there is a process for sustaining and holding on to what works, and to reduce the devastating effects of life’s challenges.
Your wedding day is a very special occasion. It is an opportunity to gather all of your closest friends and family in one place for a celebration of your love.
You've probably seen the terms "eco" and "green" wedding popping up all over these days and are considering integrating these concepts into your own wedding. But what exactly does this mean?
An "Eco" or "Green" Wedding is one that takes into consideration the environmental and social impacts of the occasion. This includes everything from invites, to catering and even the honeymoon and travel. Here are our top seven suggestions for you to consider when planning your "Eco Wedding".
1. Location: Choose a location where the majority of your guests won’t have to travel too far. They will appreciate this with the rising price of gas and airline tickets. Also make sure that the location you choose has recycling and compost systems in place. If they don’t, then maybe you can suggest they start one for your wedding.
2. Invitations: Many brides and grooms are going paperless. Create a simple website and an inline invitation. Still feel the need for a paper invite? Then choose paper that is labeled post-consumer.
3. Caterer: Go organic! Chooses a caterer that uses in season, local and organic ingredients.
4. Clothing: These days “Eco” doesn’t have to be frumpy. There are lots of amazing designers using eco-fabrics for both men and women. You can be “eco” and still have the dress you always dreamed of!
5. Flowers: What’s a wedding without flowers? Choose a local florist who can provide you with organic and in season flowers.
6. Gifts: Think about whether or not you really need a gift registry and if you do, how about a green gift registry. Or better yet, have your guests make you something special instead of purchased gifts or make the gift giving optional.
7. The Rings: There are many options now available for recycled and fair trade jewelry that you can choose from. Be “eco” and stylish!
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Having been married now for about two and a half years, I've been thinking a lot about this new phase that Joey and I are in. It's now beyond the wedding and our relationship is going deeper into the phase called Marriage! We are starting a series on what it means to be have an "Eco/ Sustainable Marriage". I met Calleen on Facebook and asked her to kick off our series. I would love to hear from you! What does it mean to you to have a Sustainable Relationship? What happens after the Eco-Wedding? 
