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On this Earth Day we have the opportunity to really reflect on what we can do for the planet. Not just because today is Earth Day, these days we are all starting to feel the need to really be kind to our planet. It’s become a trend, and let us hope that it becomes a way of living and of life. So if you’re getting married and are one of those couples who want to “go green” but don’t have the finances to do so on every aspect of the wedding, here are a few ideas to incorporate in your planning to really pay tribute to the earth without going bankrupt doing it.
DÉCOR
If you want to save water, try a different way of decorating by using paper on your tables. Instead of using two layers of linens, use one and a table runner made out of linen like paper such as the one shown below from Creative Media Print, and then recycle them after the event!
Paper table runner. A great alternate to linens, and it can be recycled!
These table runners look great, and are environmentally friendly too!
When it comes to your floral centerpieces, you can “recycle” them by donating them to Blooms From The Heart. They come and pick-up your pieces which might otherwise go to waste, and then deliver them to hospitals, assisted living homes, group homes, etc. This organization is a non-profit, and run by %100 volunteers.
Recipient of donated flowers by Blooms from the Heart.
Volunteers of Blooms from the Heart.
You can also incorporate ceramic vases like these from Made By Humans that use recycled magazine paper to create the color you see. If you don’t want to use them everywhere in your décor scheme, they can still used as accent pieces on your head table, guestbook table, or wherever you feel they would work.
Recycled magazine paper on ceramic vase. Perfect for adorning your guestbook table!
Recycled magazine paper on ceramic vase. What fun colors!
GUESTS
Speaking of guest books, that is another great way to “go green” by using a guestbook made from recycled paper like these ones from Zola:
Recycled paper guest book to remember your guests by.
Recycled paper guest book for your wedding day!
Another great way to be environmentally friendly on your wedding day can be done by the types of favors you use for your guests. A big trend among couples these days is to not give out favors, but to donate to a favorite charity on behalf of the guest. This is a great idea, but if you’d rather give your guests something to thank them for coming, there are still great ways to do it with an Earth Day flair.
Ever heard of plantable paper? From Botanical PaperWorks, it comes in many shapes, and even in boxes. Give this to your guests filled with your favorite chocolate or candy. Not only will your guests get a nice treat to eat, but once planted the wildflower seeds in the paper grow for your guests to enjoy after the wedding day!
Plantable seed paper dragonfly shape that will grown into beautiful flowers!
Plantable seed paper box to use as a favor for guests, and it will grow into flowers too!
Nahid Farhoud founder and owner of Wedding Elegance by Nahid is internationally recognized for combining passion for design and décor with her extensive knowledge of different cultures, to create wedding events that are unique, festive and memorable.
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