The world is going green. And it's about time. Thanks to the inimitable efforts of global climate change champions Al Gore, and Canada's own David Suzuki, the glib usage of our environment is becoming a thing of the past. There are many things we can do to lessen our impact. But how about rising to the ultimate wedding challenge?

... a wedding reception with little-to-no use of electricity!

Venue: A no-brainer, outdoors. Consider finding a barn-type structure to minimize the labor and transportation of the set-up of tents. Another divinely romantic setting, the beach ... around a roaring bonfire.

Lighting: Another no-brainer, candles. Lots of them. Use hurricanes and lanterns to shield from the wind and choose soy-based versions to reduce harmful fumes.

Guest List: Keep it small.

Music: A string quartet or power-free jazz trio.

Food: Here's where it gets tricky. There's very little chance you'll be able to serve food that hasn't at some point had a little shot of electricity ... but you can definitely rein it all in once it has arrived at your venue. One word -- raw! Hire an of-the-moment caterer who can create raw vittles using an outdoor sunlit "kitchen" (read: long tables and coolers). Or should you be able to access an outdoor cooking fire pit, consider a festive lobster and corn boil. Bring your own pots and use biodegradable plastic dishes and utensils.

Lastly: Borrow (or make by hand) everything you possibly can and recycle or donate what you don't use ...