Are you interested in learning more about a green wedding or maybe even just a wedding with a “green” hue to it? If you’re having a Perth wedding or a wedding in the South West here are some eco friendly wedding ideas for you to consider:
Give Green Party Favours
Wondering what sort of wedding favours to give out? Instead of candy, a book of personalised matches, or other cliché item to give out, you could be a bit different. There are a number of options for green wedding favours that say something about your commitment to the environment. One such option involves seeds. You can give out little personalised packets of seeds or personalised keepsake memory cards that are impregnated with wild flower seeds. Your guest will have a long lasting memento of your wedding.
Use Green Products on the Day
There are a number of green products you can use in your wedding, such as: flower petals or rice for confetti, free range / organic wedding cakes and food, in-season and locally available flowers, invitations on recycled paper, opting for an eco-friendly venue, opting for more eco-friendly marquee tents, and using other sustainable products. If you’re really committed you’ll even find eco-friendly wedding clothing suppliers that use organic or re-claimed fabrics.
Service Providers
Work with service providers who are environmentally-conscious. Not everyone will list that on their business card but when you talk to wedding photographers, caterers, and other service providers, you can ask about environmental practises and choose to work with services who will strive to be as eco-friendly as possible in terms of service, materials, and resources related to your wedding. Don’t be afraid to find someone who hates waste and who is willing to meet your needs.
Get Me To The Church On Time
Keep it local and walk to the church or park for the wedding ceremoy or have your ceremony and reception at the same venue. If this isn’t possible use a hybrid, horse and carriage, or other eco-friendly transportation option if possible.
Green Gifts
How many gadgets do you really need around the house? When you do your gift registry, list only the essentials or green gifts. Or, tell your guests that you’d like them to donate to a green charity in lieu of buying you a wedding gift. Your “wedding wishing well” could collect donations for the charity of your choice. You can even sell your wedding gown after the wedding and have the proceeds go to charity.
Green Honeymoon
Keep your honeymoon green. There are some sensational “Eco Resorts” to be taken advantage of both locally and internationally.
Maybe you can’t make every element of your wedding day ‘green’ but if this is something that’s an important cause to you, you certainly could do some or even all of your wedding planning with the carbon footprint in mind. Not only would the result be that it’s a day that personifies you and your lifestyle but it could also provide food for thought for many of your guests about their own habits. Who know you might even start a trend!
