A rising trend in many different industries is to become more eco-friendly, and this is true for some brides. People are putting more effort into protecting our earth for the future, and they are consciously making “green” decisions when wedding planning. It is important to note that you can still create a romantic and stylish wedding day, without sacrificing your desired overall feel by being eco-friendly. So, here are a few tips to get you started:
- Reduce!
- The smaller amount of people you have means you are using fewer resources. You will need less invitations, food, favors, dishes and the list goes on and on.
- Think about reducing your carbon footprint for the day. Book a caterer or restaurant that supports local farmers and uses organic foods, use consumable favors like homemade treats, candles, or soaps, and use potted plants that can be replanted instead of cut flowers.
- Reuse!
- Don’t purchase anything that is disposable for your big day! You can do this by using china dishes, digital cameras, and having your ceremony and your reception in the same location.
- You can also do any of your printing on recycled paper.
- And if you must use disposable dishes, consider using ones made of corn starch instead of plastic. They are fully biodegradable, and you can find them in many different colors.
- Recycle!
- There are many places online that you can resell your wedding day items, if you don’t plan on using them again. So, don’t use disposables that will end up in a landfill for what could possibly be the rest of forever.
There are endless benefits to having a green wedding, from saving money to supporting the small businesses and farmers in your area; you will have a positive impact on our environment. Even if you only chose a few of these options over traditional ones, you can make a difference.