To keep with the ever-growing trend of being green and saving the environment (oh yeah, and just being a good citizen of the world), here’s some extreme tips for keeping your wedding environmentally-friendly, and some alternatives if you’re not such an intense tree hugger:

Exchange dull, luster-less rings made out of wood. Or mud.
...or at least... Buy an antique, heirloom, or vintage ring. Incorporating such an item into your ceremony will also take care of the “something old” required by that traditional rhyme.

Strut your bed-head right down that aisle proudly.
...or at least... Brides (and some grooms) usually need hairspray. But hairsprays and holding gels don’t have to be all aerosol and fumes. Organic lines of beauty products are becoming more common, and if you use them, the earth will personally indirectly thank you.

Keep your tables naked, with a free-for-all to sit near the newlyweds.
...or at least... Reuse centerpieces in your household after the wedding, or give them away as gifts. Swap cut flowers for potted plants, which last much longer. Or talk to your florist about locally sourced blooms.

Fashion a dress out of olive leaves, Eve-style.
...or at least... Opt for “green” fabric. Dresses and suits made from hemp and organic cotton are sustainable and available at environmentally conscious online retailers. Also, the material itself is usually not too fancy – in other words, your attire may not be confined to one-time-wearability.

Rely on word-of-mouth to invite your guests: it leaves no trace.
...or at least... Choose 100 percent post-consumer recycled papers for your invitations or save-the-date cards. Lots of texture and color options exist as these choices are becoming more popular.