Spring is here, and that means a popular time for weddings which got me thinking, what's really popular with weddings? These days there is a growing trend of going 'Green' for your wedding. So I went looking for ways to make a wedding more eco-friendly- so here are…
5 Ways to go Green on Your Wedding Day
1. Invitations
The invitation is your first impression to all of your guests, so if you’re going for a green wedding, why not ask them in an eco-friendly way. There are plenty of alternative paper options, from recycled content to hemp card, or forgo the physical cards completely and use e-invitiations. Think about all of the places you may use paper on your wedding day.
- engagement announcements
- save the date cards
- hens night or kitchen tea invitations
- wedding invitations
- ceremony programs
- place cards
- wedding announcements
- thank you notes
2. Clothes
This one will take a little more work, planning and money, but dressing the wedding party in eco-friendly clothing is a great way to make a statement that sticks. You may even opt to hire all of your wedding parties clothes including the brides dress therefore lowering the environmental impact of your clothing.
3. Catering
This may be one of the most visible ways to make your wedding green- everyone talks about the food at a wedding. Making simple choices like using biodegradable utensils, cups and plates if you’re holding your reception outside, and carefully choosing organic and local food for the cuisine can go a long way when you’re feeding a hundred or more people. Mondo Organics at West End are leading the way in organic catering.
4. Bombonniere
Bombonniere represent what your guests take home to remember the event by, so they are also a great way to plant a green message in memory of your day. Two popular ideas are to give out seedling trees as wedding favors, or even add seeds themselves to the name/place cards. Perhaps you can support your favourite charity on behalf of your guests. Check out Oxfam Unwrapped where you can give something truly unique to your friends and family and most importantly, something to those less fortunate around the world.
5. Honeymoons
Once the wedding is over it’s time for the honeymoon. Whether in Australia or internationally, there is an ever-expanding eco-tourism industry that will get you somewhere away from the crowd and friendly to the Earth so you can celebrate the green way. Ecologic Travel has a great list of destinations to get your green wheels turning.
If you’ve been to a green wedding or will be going this Spring, please add your ideas or experiences in the comments.
Until next time...
Lea
xxx
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