Category Archives: Green and Just Weddings
Could your favorite Jewish organization use a free fundraising tool?
Could your favorite Jewish school, synagogue, or charitable organization use a free fundraising tool? I so much love the idea of couples making a charitable donation in honor of their guests in lieu of buying wedding favors, that I turned … Continue reading
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Sneak peak at tzedakah card pics
The photos are in for a wedding DIY article by Maria that’s scheduled to appear in the Washington Jewish Weekly’s annual Wedding Planning Guide, being published later this month. The article will include several DIY projects. < Here's a sneak … Continue reading
New Trend: Green Gold Wedding Rings
Can gold wedding rings be green? They can if they’re made from recycled gold. They’re “green” as in good environmental management, and if you are planning a green wedding you might want to consider a ring of reclaimed gold. When … Continue reading
Save Money, Help Save the World – Skip the Wedding Favors
Are you looking for a wedding expense to cut? Take a deep breath and read the next phrase with an open mind: skip the wedding favors. I know that favors have become a mainstay of wedding culture, but I think … Continue reading
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A Handcrafted Harvest Wedding
Mosey and Alexander’s wedding was destined be a home crafted and home grown affair. Mosey creates a line of recycled woolen crafts and wedding items, and Alexander works on a sustainable farm during the summer. And with lots of friends … Continue reading
Something Borrowed: Gemachs Cut Wedding Costs
A gemach? What’s a gemach? A gemach (sometimes written “g’mach”) is the Jewish community’s name for a special collection of items that can be borrowed at no cost or for a small fee for a short period of time. The … Continue reading
Beyond Green Weddings: Green and Just Weddings
Jews United for Justice (JUFJ) in Washington, DC held its annual award dinner last week, which makes this a good time to give a shout out for JUFJ’s event planning guide, Green & Just Celebrations. The guide goes beyond the … Continue reading
