Going Green
- Use invitations made with recycled paper. Look for paper manufactured from recycled or tree-free material, processed chlorine free (PCF), and printed with soy inks. Some even come with seeds for trees or wildflowers embedded in the grain of the paper, so guests can actually plant their invitations later!
- Hire a “green” wedding planner.
- Choose organic products wherever possible, from food and drinks to flowers. And be sure to send the flowers and extra food to a good home after the party, so they won’t go to waste.
- Support local vendors—less energy will be used to transport goods, and the money you spend will go back into your own community.
- Skip the party favors, and let guests know you’ve made a donation to a charity in their honor instead.
- Use biodegradable plates and utensils at the party—or, if you’re using non-disposable items, wash them with biodegradable cleaners.
- When renting transportation for the wedding party, take advantage of the environmentally cleaner rental cars now being offered and rent a “luxury” car that’s been converted to reduce emissions.
- Finally, “going green” can also mean cutting back on consumption altogether—which will save you money, too!