Celebrating your love doesn’t have to come at the expense of our beautiful planet. Weddings, often filled with joy and opulence, can, unfortunately, generate a significant amount of waste. However, there is a growing movement towards eco-conscious celebrations that allow couples to say ‘I do’ in a way that honors both their love and the environment. In this blog, we will explore an array of sustainable alternatives to common wasteful practices at weddings.

Wasteful: Single-use plastic water bottles
Eco-friendly alternative: Provide reusable water bottles or personalized glassware for guests to use throughout the event. Encourage guests to refill their bottles or cups from water refill stations to reduce plastic waste.

Wasteful: Disposable paper napkins
Eco-friendly alternative: Opt for cloth napkins that can be washed and reused. Choose colors or patterns that complement your wedding theme and add a touch of elegance to the table setting.

Wasteful: Traditional wedding favors that often end up discarded or unused
Eco-friendly alternative: Consider giving out practical favors such as potted plants, seed packets, consumable items like honey, or reusable items like tote bags or stainless steel straws. These gifts not only promote sustainability but also provide guests with something they can use or enjoy for a long time.

Wasteful: Excessive food waste due to oversized portions
Eco-friendly alternative: Work closely with your caterer to plan appropriate portion sizes and minimize food waste. Consider donating any surplus food to local food banks or shelters to ensure it doesn’t go to waste.

Wasteful: Non-recyclable or non-compostable decorations
Eco-friendly alternative: Choose eco-friendly decorations such as potted plants, biodegradable confetti, and reusable banners or signs. Opt for natural materials like burlap, recycled paper, or organic fabrics for table linens and decorative elements.

Wasteful: Traditional paper wedding invitations
Eco-friendly alternative: Send out digital invitations or opt for recycled paper invitations printed with soy-based ink. Alternatively, consider using plantable seed paper invitations that guests can plant and watch bloom into beautiful flowers.

Remember, every small eco-friendly choice we make for our wedding can have a significant positive impact on the environment. Let’s celebrate love while also showing our love and respect for the planet!