Planning a wedding to remember, a celebration of you and your partner, there’s no doubt you want to make it special. What if you could make it more meaningful and relive the memories from your wedding day for years to come by giving the earth some love, too? There are countless ways to make your wedding less wasteful and the best part? You can bring your dream day to life while saving some money along the way.
Choosing paper with a past
There’s nothing quite like an intimate celebration without the sentiment of recounting stories of the past. A perfect way to capture this is to incorporate recycled or reclaimed paper for your invitation cards or menus. Uniquely crafted to match the mood of the day, the result is a beautiful addition that adds texture and romance to the celebration.
Plant a Memory with Seed Paper
Reliving the past is romantic but, imagine your wedding invites growing into wildflowers or herbs in your guests' garden—a lasting tribute to your love story. Unlike the alternative eco-friendly option of a digital wedding card, plantable seed paper turns your wedding stationery into a living memory, a gift that keeps giving long after the day has passed. This unique material, infused with seeds, is not only biodegradable but symbolic of the new beginnings that your wedding represents.
Be thoughtful with florals
While fresh-cut flowers bring beauty, their fleeting nature and environmental toll can weigh heavy. Dried flowers, on the other hand, offer a poetic solution—repurposing what would otherwise fade, creating something timeless and personal. For the most sustainable celebration, consider a floral-free wedding, but if flowers are a must, work with your florist to select locally grown, in-season blooms. This not only supports local growers but also reduces carbon footprint, making your wedding day as thoughtful as it is beautiful.
DIY Decor
The charm and creativity of DIY wedding decoration is understated yet classic. If you need help, get friends and family in on it, too. A sweet memory that brings your loved ones together to celebrate your special day.
— Fabric Streamers or Bunting: Cut fabric scraps into streamers or bunting for a splash of color that can be reused or repurposed after the big day.
— Citrus Garland: A vibrant, all-natural garland that's perfect for any season.
— Dried Flower Bouquets: Use dried flowers and foliage to create sustainable, long-lasting bouquets and arrangements that will last beyond the wedding day.
— Leaf/Floral Confetti: Ditch the plastic and paper—just grab a hole punch and collect leaves or flowers from outside to make eco-friendly confetti.
Be thoughtful with florals
While fresh-cut flowers bring beauty, their fleeting nature and environmental toll can weigh heavy. Dried flowers, on the other hand, offer a poetic solution—repurposing what would otherwise fade, creating something timeless and personal. For the most sustainable celebration, consider a floral-free wedding, but if flowers are a must, work with your florist to select locally grown, in-season blooms. This not only supports local growers but also reduces carbon footprint, making your wedding day as thoughtful as it is beautiful.
Mind Your Packaging
A thoughtful way to reduce waste is by kindly requesting your guests to forgo wrapping paper, keeping in line with your paper-free wedding. For the wording, you can keep it simple yet thoughtful:
“Bringing a gift? We’d love it if you could skip the wrapping! It’s a little way we’re adding a touch of sustainability to our day, as heartfelt as the gifts themselves.”
If you’re gifting your guests there are several options of beautifully designed eco friendly packaging that use tree free paper that doesn’t compromise on presentation. Small additions, like a note on your sustainable packaging choices, can make a significant difference, delineating your dedication to eco-consciousness and ensuring your commitment is felt in every detail of your wedding, right from the moment the envelopes are opened.
Eco-conscious weddings embody how love and sustainability can work together seamlessly. By modifying and adapting traditional wedding practices through an eco-conscious lens, couples can create magical moments that can last beyond the big day .What better way to start your life together than by saying YES to a celebration that reflects the beauty of sustainability?