Simple Tips for Planning the Perfect Eco-Friendly Wedding
Simple Tips for Planning the Perfect Eco-Friendly Wedding
You’re planning your big day, and things are getting crazy. It’s hard enough to make all the decisions in front of you as you set the stage for what will be one of the most memorable days of your life. Throwing your environmental ethics into the mix is just too much, right?
Actually, no! There are plenty of ways that you can keep your wedding environmentally friendly without blowing your budget or sacrificing the styles you envision. Check out these practical tips from Papercraft Miracles for planning the eco-conscious wedding of your dreams:
Evaluate the Venue
First of all, consider where you are going to have your wedding. Do some research into the venues in your area to figure out which ones use sustainable, eco-friendly resources and operations. This should be relatively easy because wedding venues tend to advertise their commitment to being environmentally friendly; otherwise, you can simply contact the venue coordinator and ask them. Features to look for in your venue include water-efficient plumbing, energy-saving appliances, solar panels, and so on.
If you choose to have the wedding at your home, there are plenty of upgrades that can benefit the environment while also raising your resale value. For instance, you could hire a native landscape professional or install LED landscape lighting.
Go With Sustainable Vendors
Another great way to ensure that your big day is friendly to the environment is to look for wedding planners and vendors who also care about saving the planet. Every part of your wedding planning team should take the environment into account—from locally-sourced bakers and caterers to sustainably farmed ingredients. Also, if you will be shuttling guests to your wedding location, try to use hybrid cars, EVs, bicycles, or another form of low-emission transportation.
Choose Recycled Furnishings
When it comes to furniture and decor, you can never go wrong with recycled or second-hand pieces. Rather than buying new items, look to thrift stores, antique sales, flea markets, and other opportunities to find vintage pieces that you can reuse to make your big day every bit as special as you dream.
Use Eco-Conscious Extras
While the chairs, tables, fixtures, and other decorative pieces are essential to any wedding, nothing can set the event over the top quicker than incorporating some extra touches to the design. From paper flower bouquets to plantable seed coasters to stationery sets, Papercraft Miracles offers a wide range of eco-friendly paper products to take your wedding over the edge!
Oftentimes, it is touches like these that keep people talking about a wedding for years to come.
Cut Down on Waste
Another thing to consider is that when you buy your wedding favors, gifts, and decorations, it can help to find products that come with minimal packaging. The last thing you want to do is add a bunch of wrappers and plastic bags to the environment after your wedding is over. Wedding favors like honey jars, natural soaps, and seed packets are perfect!
Donate After the Event
If you have a lot of favors, decor, ensembles, and other items left over after your wedding, you can benefit your community and environment by donating to a local charity. Not only will this allow other couples to reuse some of the special elements of your big day, but it will also reduce waste!
You’re about to have one of the most memorable days of your life, not to mention embark on a life-altering journey. And you can make it perfect while still adhering to your environmental ethics. Keep the tips above in mind as you plan your wedding, and you'll have a solid foundation for a stellar eco-friendly event!
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