Now that the tinge of Valentine's day is fading from the air, and spring is whispering on our calendars, love and new beginnings are on the mind. For many this means a slough of weddings to attend as the late spring/early summer brides put the finishing touches on their big day. Fair trade can be incorporated into every part of our lives, and wedding ceremonies are no exception. Fair trade has everything you need to say some ethical "I dos."
- Stationary: When preparing the announcements or invitations for your wedding, give Vinati's Paper a look. Vinati's supply stationary specifically for wedding invitations.
- Clothing: Mata Trader's makes dresses for bridesmaids and flower girls, but of course things get a little trickier when it comes to the bride's dress. As of right now there is a lot of green and organic options, but if you want something with an actual fair trade label then its not who makes the dress, but what its made of that matters. Fair trade cotton is actually growing in popularity for every day wear as well as wedding wear.
- Flowers: While many fair trade sources are primarily based in the UK, we are lucky in America to at least have nationwide access to fair trade flowers. One World Flowers delivers across the country!
- Gifts: Of all of the categories this would be the easiest to accomplish. After all, if you want a fair trade lifestyle then just direct your friends and family to buying your house wear items at fair trade stores like The Welcome Mat! And that isn't even all. As we've said before there is fair trade wine and champagne available, as well as ethical jewelry to match your gown.
The Fair Trade Federation supplies even more great tips in their Fair Trade Wedding Guide. With these ideas you and your spouse to be will be ready to walk down the aisle Fair Trade style.
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