Sustainability and Your Wedding

Sustainability is on everyone’s mind.  Whether you are considering how your travel will impact the environment [climate concerns] or how to recycle your take-out or take-away containers.  The idea of sustainability has transitioned from a fantasy to reality.  A worldwide reality.

💍 Viewing weddings from a different angle uncovers exciting opportunities to embrace sustainability! Whether you select a venue that prioritizes eco-friendly practices, send seeded invitations that can be planted to bloom, or opt for digital invites, every choice to incorporate sustainability makes a difference. Additionally, there are fabulous food and décor options available to help make your celebration greener!   

🎂 As you plan your menu, ask your caterer about seasonal suggestions! Selecting local ingredients can bring out fresh flavors and help reduce your impact on the climate. Plus, you might stumble upon some splendid farm-to-table options that will surprise and delight you! 

Now, let’s talk about your décor!  If you want a vintage vibe, finding vendors that offer these elements are abundant.  Then there are the flowers.  How do you keep your vision and minimize environmental impact? 

💐Talk to your floral designer about creating stunning arrangements that showcase large blooms like hydrangeas, creating an impact with just a few flowers. If your dream is floral opulence, consider giving them a second life after your wedding!  There are several organizations dedicated to repurposing event flowers. They will take your beautiful arrangements and transform them for donations to places like hospitals and senior living facilities. Some may charge a fee, which includes floral pickup, so you may want to factor that into your budget as a lovely charitable contribution (check with your tax advisor for the best way to manage the fee). 

In this blog, I shared three areas that offer considerable sustainability focus for your wedding.  There are many more.  No matter how minor or small, every effort can significantly reduce your wedding’s environmental impact!