Green Wedding Ideas

October 31st, 2008 Posted in Flower Themes, New trends, Wedding Planning and Ideas

We only have one world, and sometimes, it is hard to believe how simple, ordinary things we do can harm or save it. Although we are used to recycling paper, plastic and glass, there are other things we can do to make our environment cleaner. We can start by our wedding planning! The wedding industry produces a lot of waste that has an impact on our planet. Sometimes we do not even realize how much producing linens, paper and even food can affect the world. But, let’s be positive, there are a couple of things we can do while planning our wedding that can reduce our environmental foot print.

One simple way to make your wedding greener: recycled invitations and stationary. This type of stationary is simple to find and it is not very expensive or, if you prefer, you can do your own. This idea can also add a lot of detail to your invitations because you can incorporate small dried flowers, leaves or food coloring to the process for a customized look. It can also be a nice project to get involved with friends and family and that can be made months before the wedding.

When thinking of the reception, there are innovative ideas that can help the planet and make your centerpieces look fantastic. An example is the DIY Flower vases, available at Fiftyflowers.com. These vases are 100% recyclable, can be easily stored and reused for other events and can be customized to your taste. Also, you can use organic flowers to add to your centerpieces which are pesticide free and do not harm the soil they are planted in.

The wedding dress is probably the most important detail for the bride. One option you have is to use a gown that has been worn by someone special and that holds a sentimental meaning to you. This is also a great idea if you want to go with a vintage look. You can prevent the negative environmental effects that are caused by producing one dress.

You can also opt for green favors. Wedding seed favors as well as small plants are great choices for your guests to remember your affair. They are a wonderful decoration for homes and they will purify the air when planted. However, if you prefer a more meaningful alternative, you can donate money to a local environmental organization which will allocate those funds to help your city’s environment.

Going green is not necessarily more expensive as most people would think; most of the time it will actually save you some money, but most importantly, it will give you the opportunity to allow your kids enjoy the world you know now.

  1. 2 Responses to “Green Wedding Ideas”

  2. By Helen on Oct 31, 2008

    Hi, All your suggestions are really great — except for recommending that people make their paper. The video you found, is fun, but the paper would be absolutely awful. Our company has 15 years in the handmade paper business, and previously, I was a rare book specialist. Making good handmade paper is an artisan skill — like making fine pastry.
    First, the fiber should be cotton linter for a novice. Kits are out there. Still, making 100 sheets of paper is daunting for someone with a little skill. How is the invitation going to be printed? How is it going to be mailed? Newsprint makes about the worst paper there is. (paper has been made out of trees for about 125 years.) Good handmade paper is make out of mulberry fiber (Asian style) — or cotton, linen or hemp (western style).

  3. By Jonathan on Nov 10, 2008

    Another great green event option is to rent digital cameras instead of using disposable cameras. http://www.CameraRenter.com rents digital cameras [fully insured] and creates a free picture sharing website for you. No need to dispose of any cameras and all the harmful chemicals in them, or develop bad pictures that will get thrown away.

    The Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2008136075_btinterface25.html

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