Happy Earth Day 2021! April 22 has been a day set apart and honored all around the world since 1970. This day of awareness is all about how we (individually and collectively) can come together in doing all we can, to help protect our planet by way of repurposing, reusing, and recycling. Earth Day is important!
Having a green wedding does not mean you have to sacrifice elegance or the details you have been waiting for your whole life to actualize. Have a look at DWP Insider’s picks of unique wedding decor inspired by all things nature.
Reuse, Repurpose & Recycle
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In order to plan an eco-friendly wedding, it’s important to be conscious of any paper details you’re incorporating into your day. When it comes to the styling and decor elements of your day, there are so many creative options to keep things as eco-friendly as possible! It’s all about being thoughtful with the materials you choose, and recycling items wherever you can. You can opt for reusable wedding decorations and make them greener. You can use wine bottles for decoration or paint your old furniture and stuff and decorate the venue. Or you can even opt for reusable wedding signage and go for handwritten chalkboard signs.
Pick Sustainable Designers For Your Wedding Dress
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Many brides associate “eco-friendly” with recycling your dress once your wedding is over, but that’s not the case. Eco-friendly fabrics mean biodegradable fabrics that are less water-intensive and environmentally destructive—like hemp and organic cotton. It is a known fact that synthetic fabrics, such as acrylic, nylon and polyester, contain plastic. If you’d like to spend one of the most important days of your life wearing something that perfectly expresses your individual style in a way that doesn’t hurt the planet, these are some of the best ethical wedding dress designers to contact with your bespoke order.
Cut Out Plastic
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Even though many places are becoming more responsible when it comes to giving out plastic straws and cutlery, it’s definitely worth doing your research about your venue’s policy ahead of your big day, as waste from plastic cups and other disposable tableware could soon mount up between a wedding party. If you’re planning an alfresco teepee or marquee-style wedding consider hiring these items instead to reduce waste.
Sustainable Wedding Favors
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Instead of giving boxes of chocolates or coasters away as a favor that will end up in the trash, opt for succulents, potted plants, organic or seed packets! Not only does it keep packaging and paper out of our landfills, but it may inspire your guests to start their own garden. An organic honey jar is also a trending option among couples these days.
Go Local
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Go Princess Eugine’s way! The Royal wedding floral decor was embellished with seasonal foliage and flowering branches that created a breathtaking entrance for the couple’s visitors. Use flowers that are in season and grown locally so you won’t have to have flowers shipped in for your big day. Some florists may even use recycle-based packaging. Wooden flowers are another sustainable bouquet option. Plus, because they never die, you have a lifelong souvenir! Just as you should consider using seasonal flowers, creating a menu using seasonal produce is another way to make your wedding more environmentally friendly.
You don’t have to give up on your lavish wedding dreams. All you have to do is make the right choices. Let’s make every day Earth Day so that mama Earth is proud of us and can continue bestowing nature’s goodness upon generations to come!
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