Choose Blackwood for your wedding

The town of Blackwood in the heart of the Wombat State Forest, is a special and unique place, only an hour's drive from Melbourne.

It's an ideal place for a green wedding, in other words, a wedding that uses as little waste and energy as possible.

As a celebrant I'm personally committed to creating a sustainable future. If I can support you to do that too - then maybe we can make a difference to the future of the planet.

Blackwood is a place where you can save money and have a unique and beautiful wedding. It also has all the services you need.

Some hints for a Green Wedding:

Have the celebrant create a ceremony with you that has "green values" in it, eg: readings about balance, symbols that create connection between people and their environment, you may want to walk or bike ride to the ceremony location if possible.

Reduce the size of the guest list: Why not invite people that really matter

Choose re-usable: You may think of hiring your wedding dress, or the groomsmen hiring their suits. Or you and your wedding party wearing something you may wear again. Or you may want to make your outfits from natural fibres, such as hemp.

Eco-friendly products: You may want to have recycled paper for invitations. I have married a couple that as a parting wedding gift, gave all their guests home made soap.

Choose local: If you choose a town like Blackwood for your ceremony, the local caterer uses everything organic, and local meats and free range chicken, if you choose to have meat on the menu. All ingredients should come no further than 100km from your reception location.

You also may want to request free trade tea and coffee.

Why not honeymoon at an eco retreat like somewhere in the Daintree Rainforest. Keep your holiday local and get back to nature.

Green transport is hard to find, but you can encourage guests to car pool, or take the train to the nearest station.

Websites for Blackwood

Accomodation: http://www.letstalkretreats.com.au/

http://centralvic.com.au

Not everyone has websites in Blackwood, but ring Donna at the general store who does the best organic meals: Martin Street Blackwood ph: 03 5368 6525

www.lerdiesonmartinblackwood.websyte.com.au/

http://www.blackwoodcrownreserves.websyte.com.au/