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Let’s start with the facts: According to the “Green Bride Guide” by Kate Harrison the average US wedding produces a massive 400 pounds of garbage and 63 tons of CO2. If your guest list is over 100, your carbon footprint could be much higher, and in most cases, the waste generated won’t be biodegradable. Not to worry eco-friendly choices can save the day! We’re thinking green weddings aren’t just a trend of 2022. Couples everywhere are paying more attention to their carbon footprint and we absolutely love it. Let’s talk a look at some simple ways you can celebrate your love and show the planet some love too.

A tiny guest list can give you more low-waste solutions that wouldn’t work with a larger wedding. For example You can fit your celebration in a family member’s backyard. Zola has a great article on keeping the list small here. Or use our handy chart:

Reduce Travel. Pick a local venue or one that minimizes travel for guests. This is one of easiest ways to reduce the carbon footprint of your special day. Whenever possible, encourage carpooling or provide shuttles and buses, primarily if a majority of the guests are spending the night, or if the ceremony and reception are at different locations. 

Use a Park Venue. look into local or national parks, which provide a gorgeous backdrop and allows you to support the environment and local wildlife through your reservation fees. Here’s a list of National Parks.

Thrift like there’s no tomorrow. We love the idea of reusing décor items that you can find at a local thrift store. Vintage is the new black. We promise it can go with anything! Pair vintage-colored glasses with patterned plates for a fun whimsical tablescape! Also did we mention online marketplaces? Facebook marketplace is a great option to buy wedding items in bulk. You can even find sellers that are specifically selling wedding items and they’re willing to negotiate on price. That’s definitely an added bonus.

Green Stationery. Literally everyone has an email address so why not send electronic save the dates and invitations? You can use sites like Paperless Post.  It’s easy and there’s no envelope sealing or paying extra because of weight. What if you just love having a physical invitation? Try Paper Culture who offers invites from sustainably-sourced materials. Another fun option, Botanical Paperworks sends their invites on biodegradable paper covered with seeds. You can literally plant it and it becomes compost.