Missa000.00.00.00.012008-03-31T00:46:38+00:00falseA "Green" Reception<div>By <a href="http://www.weddingchannel.com/reception/www.yifatoren.com"><font color="#333333">Yifat Oren</font></a></div><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="maincolumn" valign="top"><pre></pre><font color="#333333"><img style="margin: 0px 30px 30px 0px" src="http://images.della.com/ngs/WeddingChannel/A_Yifat_70.jpg" border="0" alt="" align="left" /></font> <strong>Yifat Oren</strong> -- WeddingChannel.com's Style Expert – is an internationally sought-after wedding and event planner. Known for her dazzling events that carefully incorporate distinctive elements of her clients' personalities, Yifat has produced the celebrity weddings of Kevin Costner, Mariska Hargitay, and Natasha Gregson-Wagner among others, and now brings her experience and expertise right to our brides.<br /><br /><br /><br />A growing trend in the industry is the emergence of ‘green’ weddings. More and more couples are interested in ‘greening up’ their weddings, and the reception is one of the easiest areas of the event to tailor. One natural way to add a socially responsible element to your reception is by asking your caterer to use local or organic produce and meats. What makes any style of food delicious is the use of seasonal items. This allows you to get the most flavor out of your food, while embracing a sustainable and ‘green’ approach to your big day. Work with your caterer to create a seasonal menu that embraces fresh and local ingredients. At Kevin Costner’s wedding in Colorado, we offered guests a highly seasonal menu, including:<br /><br /><em>Rustic Greens with Roasted Bartlett Pears, Spiced Walnuts, Humboldt Fog <br />heirloom Beets and Port-Raspberry Vinaigrette as a starter salad <br />choice of entree that included Crab Crusted Colorado Bass</em> <br /><br />Remember, you don’t have to just accept the fixed menus your caterer shows you. Have them create a menu tailored to your specific likes. Ask them what is in season, and work from there. <br /><br />Another way to stay ‘green’ is to ask your caterer to deliver any leftover food to a local food bank, and use food waste for composting. All of these simple steps not only reflect a responsible approach to the planet, but also ensure that your reception will be personalized to your exact likes, wants, and needs. </td></tr></tbody></table>00false11428false428habit http://www.weddingchannel.com/reception/buildArticle.action?assetUID=92false0How to host a Green Reception02010-01-18T07:08:55+00:0018516800