More Green Wedding Ideas

As you know, Patrick and I are trying to be as green as possible when it comes to our wedding. So far, Alba Vineyard has been the best venue that is outdoors, local and somewhat affordable (define affordable). Then I was reading about green weddings online and someone suggested using a farm.

It isn't that easy to find a farm that will host a wedding ceremony and the reception and allow you to have liquor. We did it, though. We found Alstede Farm on a list of NJ farms. Their website states that they host parties of all kinds so I made a phone call and the next thing we knew, we were visiting the farm and discussing our wedding with the event manager.

Alstede is a fun place. They have lots of fun family activities going on right now. You can visit them for apple picking, hayrides, berry picking, a corn maze and shopping in their store. Way beyond all the action, in the back of the farm is where our wedding could take place. We like it because it's outdoors, it's a secluded area surrounded by the farm and far-off trees. Of course number one is that we would be supporting local agriculture and setting a good example based on our beliefs. It really just suits us.

Alstede is preserved farmland so they do not allow the public to drive past the parking lot in the front. Therefor, our guests will be brought to the wedding on a hayride. I think it's charming and perfect. What do you think?