{"id":34206,"date":"2015-11-24T02:20:43","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T15:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/plan-eco-friendly-wedding\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T03:04:10","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T16:04:10","slug":"plan-eco-friendly-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/plan-eco-friendly-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to plan an eco-friendly wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Most people these days are pretty eco-aware, and also conscious of the need to treat the planet well, even when you’re planning a wedding. From recycling to vintage, there are many\u00a0ways you can incorporate a green-friendly ethos in your celebration. Here are some ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n

Location<\/h2>\n

There are myriad locations you can choose for an eco-friendly wedding. Smaller celebrations can be held at a friend’s home or in a local park, which often need little by way of adornment. A larger wedding, meanwhile, can be staged in one of Mother Nature’s beautiful outdoor arenas, such as a beach or national park. Some more formal venues <\/a>also boast impressive green credentials, so it pays to look around. And one of the easiest ways to reduce your footprint is to have your ceremony and reception at the same venue, which will reduce the amount of travelling your guests have to do.<\/p>\n

Begin your search for the perfect wedding venue here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Catering<\/h2>\n

People mightn’t realise this, but there are actually some wonderful ways you can also think green with your food. The most eco-friendly option is to choose a local catering company that sources its produce and other supplies locally<\/a>, and then tailor your menu to the foods available seasonally. For instance, summer would be a wonderful time to incorporate lots of beautiful stone fruits while winter might be perfect for a hearty vegetarian soup.<\/p>\n

Find local wedding caterers here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Favours<\/h2>\n

If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly idea for wedding favours<\/a>, focus on items your guests will use, instead of throwing them away or, even worse, leaving them behind on their table at the reception. This could be locally-sourced gourmet goodies which are not over-packaged, or something like a small plant that can be replanted and go on to bloom again.<\/p>\n

See if any of these bomboniere suppliers specialise in environmentally friendly options.<\/a><\/p>\n

Decorations<\/h2>\n

When it comes to decorating, cast the net a bit wider for green appeal.<\/a> Candles are a practical and pretty option as they add to the romance but still look beautiful. There are also plenty of gorgeous decorations available in recycled cardboard or tissue paper, plus a wide array of tableware.<\/p>\n<\/a> Image: Etsy\n

Gifts<\/h2>\n

It’s likely that friends and family will consider a gift a must, so there’s\u00a0a couple of things you could do. Firstly, you could ask them to give you gifts that are either unwrapped or covered in newspaper. Yes, it mightn’t look that fancy, but Mother Nature will thank you for the gesture. The other thing you could do is, instead of gifts, ask people to donate to a charity doing wonderful environmentally-friendly work.<\/p>\n

Invitations<\/h2>\n

While we adore crisp,\u00a0beautifully designed wedding invitations<\/a>, not everybody does. Alternative options include e-vites, emails, or even social media updates and online event calendars, all of which continue to evolve in sophistication and appearance. Younger guests will probably have no problem navigating the concept, but you might find older guests prefer a printed invitation. So, what you could do instead is call them, or pay them a visit if they live nearby. Something else to\u00a0consider is still having paper invitations, but using\u00a0recycled or plantable paper sources. The latter is a truly clever idea where the paper is filled with seeds, which allows the recipient to plant them in the yard and kickstart a new life.<\/p>\n

Find beautifully crafted wedding invitations here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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