More Singapore couples choose eco-friendly
weddings
SINGAPORE: The evening glow is just right at the Garden of
Seasons for newlyweds Kevin Tan and Claire Chua.
They are among 150 couples who have chosen to get married
in parks this year. They are also going eco-friendly on the use of
materials.
"Our wedding flavours are tea infusions and we included rose hip
flowers in it. So it is very much in line with the garden theme and
it is something people can use over and over again," said the
couple.
This new colourful theme garden at HortPark is designed to host
intimate events in a romantic setting.
Going greener, NParks is encouraging couples to have
environmentally-friendly weddings.
"Weddings generally generate quite a lot of waste, so we are trying
to use this occasion to remind people that
environmental-consciousness is actually a very important part of
our lives," said Yvonne Cheng, manager, Marketing and Promotions,
National Parks Board.
A gown has been created out of recycled materials - such as fabric
covers of used wedding albums, and crystals and beads from damaged
jewellery. And couples can learn more about such initiatives at the
Garden Wedding Fair at HortPark on December 12.
The fair will feature more than ten lush gardens and parks, where
couples can tie the knot.
- CNA/sc