More than ever before, couples are choosing to adopt a more eco-friendly approach to their weddings. As the wedding season begins to close, planning season begins, with couples scoping out venues, caterers, dresses, and the finer details a wedding requires. Even if you’re not looking for a completely eco-friendly wedding, it’s important to consider the impact your wedding has on the environment. For instance, raising 12,000 roses creates 13,000 lbs of CO2 emissions – and while the roses will wilt and fade, those emissions will stick around for much longer.
There are many ways to incorporate some greener aspects into your wedding, and this graphic covers some great ways to do just that. Instead of traditional wedding invitations, consider recycled paper options or e-vites. For décor, you’ll find some really creative eco-friendly suggestions, such as paper garlands, biodegradable confetti, hanging jars, and re-usable signage. For the reception, consider other reusable items, or items that are easily decomposable, such as twig name holders, squash vases, or centerpieces that double as favors. On average, a wedding has 136 guests – and providing small tokens of appreciation can add up fast. Wedding favors can not only be expensive, but these items are usually thrown away rather quickly after the event, if they’re not left at the table. Another way to add an eco-friendly spin on wedding favors is to find a favor that is re-usable, such as small potted plants or edible items. One other great way to save money and lessen your impact on the environment is to rent your wedding dress – consider it your “something borrowed”, and use non-perishable items for your bouquets and boutonnieres, such as paper flowers, or button and bead bouquets.
In the midst of the stress and DIY-messes that wedding planning creates, take a moment to consider adding just a hint of green to your wedding with some eco-friendly additions. Not only will your guests appreciate it, but our environment will, too.
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