Guests will not soon forget British actress Elizabeth Hurley’s March wedding. Nor will the environment, unfortunately: The week-long celebration released an estimated 440,000 pounds of carbon dioxide—an amount it would take the average British couple more than 10 years to produce. On the other end of the nuptial spectrum, many couples choose to honor their commitment to each other—and to Earth—by planning green weddings. Here are a few ways to do that.

• Insist that your caterer use local foods and that all fish served carries certification from the Marine Stewardship Council.

• Use eco-friendly paper and vegetable-based inks for invitations.

recycled in easily accessible containers.

• If the idea of eco-friendly wedding attire has you picturing a tie-dyed hemp tux, think again. There are plenty of places to visit for gowns and tuxes you and the planet will love.

• Feel good about your wedding jewelry by using a fair-trade jeweler like 1700 Ocean.

• Save chemicals and paper by sticking with digital photography and requesting digital proofs.

• Encourage guests to make donations in your name in lieu of gifts (and do the same for them instead of wedding favors). Click here for ideas.

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