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Green Wedding Gift Registry in France

November 7, 2009

A new, eco-friendly wedding gift registry site has recently been launched in France.  Mariage des Mondes has partnered with ethical companies around the world to bring together a beautiful collection of  gifts, housewares and travel packages which are all 100% equitable.  Through this site, guests can choose from a liste verte of items like a delicate, hand-embroidered tablecloth from Madagascar, a set of acacia wooden bowls made from sustainably managed forests, or a cooking week-end on an organic farm in Auvergne- all with the knowledge that their gifts are completely ecologically responsible.

eco weddings in paris, www.mariagedesmondes.fr

eco weddings in paris, www.mariagedesmondes.fr

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Green Weddings in Paris: Rent a Wedding Dress

June 7, 2009

If you’re planning a trip to Paris, and are tossing around the idea of an impromptu wedding or vow-renewal ceremony while you’re here- I’ve got a great resource for you: Graine de Coton is a sweet little boutique in the 15th arrondissement where you can buy or rent a wedding dress at a fraction of its’ retail price. The shop also rents gently-owned bridesmaids, flower girl and ring bearer outfits and accessories. And for the last-minute “Bride’s best friend”, witness or guest: the shop carries a nice selection of evening and party dresses, too.  Keep in mind that besides being affordable and practical, a pre-owned wedding dress is a great eco-friendly option for a Green Wedding in Paris.


Graine de Coton
18 Rue de l’Abbé Groult,
75015 Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France

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A Great Gift Idea for a Green Wedding in Paris

September 4, 2008

green weddings in parisDid you realize that the average domestic wedding with 100 guests emits around 6.5 tons of CO2?  Now add on the additional airline travel if you’re planning a destination event, and you’ll see why it’s so important to consider going “green” for your  celebration.  One cool way to offset your wedding in Paris is by registering with, or offering a gift from Liste Verte.  Liste Verte is a Paris-based garden shop that offers an online wedding registry service for couples who want to go “green” in Paris. You can create your list from Liste Verte’s huge inventory of plants and flowers. Your friends and family then access the list directly on  www.listeverte.com to either purchase specific plants or flowers, or to contribute to your wedding account. For up to one year after your wedding date, you can then use your account to purchase everything you need to help your garden, terrace or balcony to flourish. Liste Verte only delivers in France right now, but this is a popular idea that’s spreading worldwide. If your local garden center doesn’t already provide a wedding registry service, perhaps you can convince them to start one.

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