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Real Green Weddings
Rebecca Rice and Greg Brensilver were married May 9, 2009 at a private residence in Carmichael, CA.
About the Couple
Both social workers, the bride and groom were introduced by a professor of social work who accurately suspected they would be a perfect match. They maintained a long distance relationship for two years, Greg in Los Angeles and Rebecca in San Francisco. Instead of letting this interfere with their romance, the couple instead used it as a way to share their mutual love of the outdoors. They met every two weeks at a campground or hiking destination somewhere in between their two homes. Rebecca says their "first night together was spent in a tent at 9,000 feet in the Eastern Sierras."
The Decision to Go Green
Rebecca put it simply: "We wanted our wedding to reflect who we are and the lives we lead. We wanted our celebration to be a relatively accurate representation of [our life together]." Like so many eco-friendly couples, Greg and Rebecca realized that a wasteful celebration was not the way to begin a sustainable marriage. They also made other choices that were meaningful to them but might have broken with more traditional wedding practices. The result was a very special event for all who attended.
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Mazel Tov!
...this was a fun way to learn about your storybook beginning. Congratulations to you both. Greg, the boys and I will often recall you fondly when we are out in nature, hiking or biking. I am so happy that you have reached this milestone in your life. We are approaching a milestone for our family. Daniel will reach his Bar Mitzvah in February. We would love to invite you, which is why I googled you and found this lovely article. How can we be in touch with you? Nily & co. nilysteinberg@yahoo.com