photo by Lauren Louise Photography
One of the words we love hearing from couples talking about their wedding planning is “intentional.” Couples are more involved in the details of their day than ever, and they are making choices based on what’s most important to them, rather than what’s trending. When it comes to carrying out their values throughout their day, more and more couples are choosing eco-friendly wedding options to say “I do” with as little waste as possible. In honor of Earth Day this weekend, we’re sharing our favorite eco-friendly wedding ideas!
1. Reuse your ceremony flowers in the reception
photo by Mango Studios; see more from this wedding here!
Isn’t it great when the eco-friendly option also saves you money" Instead of arranging for separate florals for the ceremony and reception, make use of the same designs for both parts of your day. Your ceremony backdrop will look lovely behind your dessert table and your bridesmaids bouquets make for beautiful centerpieces. 2. Dress your wedding party in rented dresses and tuxes.
photo by Amber Phinisee; see more from this wedding here!
Rather than having each member of your wedding party purchase a brand new garment for your wedding day, consider using a rental service like Rent the Runway or The Black Tux. Pretty as they may be, bridesmaids dresses are rarely re-worn, making a dress rental a great option.
3. Know your headcount and don’t over-order ...