BEFORE THE WEDDING
Venue
To begin with, we recommend choosing a venue that can host both the ceremony and reception, as this not only helps reduce fuel emissions since no one has to travel from one place to another, but also saves time and the materials needed for decorations and services at another venue.
Flowers
When it comes to flowers, we believe it would be more meaningful for your big day to have sustainable bouquets and floral arrangements in full bloom. For example, you may like the idea of having seasonal and locally grown flowers at your wedding, which can be reused at home after the event or planted elsewhere. You can also choose potted flowers instead of cut flowers, then take them home as a keepsake of your happiest day. If you want to go green with flowers, do not hesitate to ask your wedding planner for help. Surely, they will do their best to find organic and eco-friendly options.
Decorations & Accessories
When it comes to decorations, it will be easier if you have a checklist of all the items you need, then sit down with us and sort through which items are “green” and which are not. Using available items or making them yourself is a good approach because it helps highlight your personal style and also minimizes potential waste.
Transportation
Transportation for a wedding can consume a lot of fuel. Therefore, the best way to cut down on fuel consumption and the number of vehicles is to suggest that your guests travel in groups. Create a group on Facebook or any social media platform you use and connect your guests so they can get to know each other and form groups. And do not forget to let them know the purpose of this action. It will be more convincing if they know all about it.
This is also a great way for guests to make friends before the wedding!
Stationery
Then, there would be no perfect wedding without save-the-dates, invitations, programs, menus, and thank-you cards, but unfortunately, they use a lot of paper. The best way to replace these is to have your own wedding website, where all the necessary information can be presented, and it has never been easier thanks to our advanced technology today. If printing is necessary, you can decide which materials should be printed and which should not. For example, you can send guests an electronic version of the save-the-date instead of printing it.
If you still want to go the traditional way, we would be happy to help you find recycled options that can still impress your guests with great style and quality.
ON THE WEDDING DAY
Food
We are delighted to let you know that going green is also possible when it comes to catering for the wedding reception. The key to doing so is choosing natural, organic, and bio-based products. Another essential point is to use services from local food suppliers, as you will benefit from their fresh and seasonal products while reducing carbon emissions from long-distance transportation.
Table Decorations
Besides food, table decorations also play an important role in expressing your style and personality. Therefore, if you are also a supporter of eco-friendly trends like us, we recommend using plates and cutlery made from sustainable materials such as porcelain, bamboo, or areca palm leaves instead of plastic and non-recyclable alternatives.
AFTER THE WEDDING
Thank-You Gifts
There are many ideas for thank-you gifts for guests, and you can get creative with this part. We often recommend that our clients choose eco-friendly options such as giving away plant seeds and making charitable donations. Just like at Shanny & Roger's wedding, they prepared lovely little soaps made from organic materials as thank-you gifts for their guests and made a lasting impression.
