Green Weddings: The New Eco-Trend That's Gaining Popularity

Ideas for 'greening' a wedding

-- Replace cut flower centerpieces with potted plants that guests can take home and replant.

-- Rather than registering for china or pots and pans, dedicate a registry to a cause. The I Do Foundation (Idofoundation.org) lets guests donate money to a specific charity chosen by the couple.

-- Go paper-free. Websites such as weddingwindow.com, theknot.com, and evite.com let couples create online invitations. Some brides are even using Facebook or regular e-mail to send out invites.

-- If you want to have a small ceremony to reduce carbon emissions from traveling, consider webcasting your big day. Websites such as webcastmywedding.net and livevows.com offer guests a chance to view the nuptials on the Net.

-- Give favors that can help the earth, such as a tree seedling or seeds to plant in guests' backyards, by using the website plantamemory.com. Brown-Selders gave her wedding guests lavender seeds in a small pot.