- Choose a sustainable venue
- Use eco-friendly invitations and stationery
- Opt for locally sourced and organic catering
- Embrace sustainable decor and florals
- Consider eco-friendly wedding attire
- Utilize renewable energy and minimize waste
- Provide eco-friendly wedding favors
- Encourage green transportation options
- Support ethical and eco-conscious vendors
- Offset the carbon footprint of your wedding
Choose a sustainable venue
Consider hosting your wedding at a venue that prioritizes sustainability, such as a LEED-certified building, a botanical garden, or a farm-to-table restaurant. Outdoor locations like parks or beaches can also offer a beautiful and eco-friendly setting.
Use eco-friendly invitations and stationery
Opt for digital invitations or choose recycled paper and soy-based inks for your printed stationery. Consider using seed paper for your invitations, which can be planted to grow wildflowers after use.
Opt for locally sourced and organic catering
Choose a caterer that emphasizes locally sourced, organic, and seasonal ingredients to reduce the carbon footprint of your wedding meal. Consider a plant-based or vegetarian menu for an even more sustainable option.
Embrace sustainable decor and florals
Utilize reusable or rented decor items, and opt for potted plants or succulents as centerpieces. Choose in-season, locally grown flowers to minimize the environmental impact of your floral arrangements.
Consider eco-friendly wedding attire
Look for wedding attire made from sustainable fabrics like organic cotton, hemp, or bamboo. Consider renting or buying second-hand attire to reduce waste.
Utilize renewable energy and minimize waste
Power your wedding with renewable energy sources like solar or wind power. Minimize waste by using reusable tableware and providing recycling and composting options.
Provide eco-friendly wedding favors
Choose eco-friendly and practical wedding favors such as potted plants, seeds, or locally made artisanal products. Avoid single-use plastics and opt for sustainable packaging.
Encourage green transportation options
Encourage guests to carpool, use public transportation, or provide shuttle services to reduce the carbon emissions from travel to and from your wedding.
Support ethical and eco-conscious vendors
Choose vendors who prioritize sustainability and ethical practices, from photographers to florists to rental companies. Research their eco-friendly initiatives and certifications.
Offset the carbon footprint of your wedding
Consider investing in carbon offset programs to mitigate the environmental impact of your wedding, such as reforestation projects or renewable energy initiatives.