Continuing our Earth Day week on how to keep your wedding eco-friendly – we move on to the next part of your planning process – THE CATERER! Why is this so important? You will spend approximately 50-60% of your wedding budget on food + rentals – so you want to make sure you are putting your dollars in the right place. Our favorite and one of the best caterers in the United States is Design Cuisine. Above are glassware from their sister company DC Rental. Design Cuisine is now Green Restaurant Certified and prides itself on sustainable practices and using local resources as often as possible. (Photo by Kathy Blanchard)
Another nationally known caterer that claims DC as their own is Main Event Caterers. In 2010, they were named Caterer of the Year by Catering Magazine! They have their own in-house water filtration system with reusable glass bottles. Their incredible chef prides himself on using locally sourced food as well. They are 100% Wind-Powered and Carbon Neutral through Terrapass. They have a comprehensive Recycling, Reusing and Composting Program and strive to educate their clients about how to stay green for their weddings. (photo by K. Thompson Photography)
Occasions Catering was the first caterer in the country to become Green Restaurant Certified! One of the first to compost and have been a supporter of local farmers years before it was thought to be “green”. They even make their own jams and preserves in-house! Truly one of the greenest caterers in town!
Gail’s Vegetarian Catering has been around for years as the DC area’s greenest vegetarian caterer. Obviously going vegetarian for your wedding is the greenest option. They are approved by Green America and create amazing menus with flair. A note – their business is up for sale – the hope is that whoever purchases Gail’s will have the same philosophy and will continue with the same style. Since it is has been on sale for a while – we are more than sure that Gail is looking for the best person to take it over!
Our final favorite pick for Green Catering is Catering by Windows, another local favorite that is Green Restaurant Certified. Certainly one of the largest event caterers in the area – they even recycle kitchen oils and food by-products.
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Earth Day Week Green Giveaway for today are free movie tickets to see the pre-screening of Something Borrowed from Stephanie Ward over at Punk Rock Bride – local eco-friendly wedding gown designer! LEAVE A NOTE BELOW ON HOW YOU PLAN TO GREEN YOUR WEDDING TO WIN THE TICKETS!
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