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Hey folks, welcome back to my little corner of the internet. Today, we’re diving into something that’s been on my mind a lot lately: eco-friendly wedding planning. Now, I’m not gonna lie—planning a wedding is already kinda overwhelming. Throw in trying to make sustainable choices? It can feel like you’re juggling flaming swords. But hang tight! It’s totally doable and honestly, pretty rewarding.
Let me start by sharing a bit about my own journey. When my partner and I got engaged last year, we knew we wanted our big day to reflect our values. We’re both passionate about the environment and try to make conscious choices in our daily lives—so why should our wedding be any different?
We kicked things off by looking at venues. One thing I didn’t realize at first was how much impact the location itself could have on sustainability efforts. We ended up choosing this lovely local botanical garden that prioritizes green practices like composting and using solar energy. Plus, it meant less decorating since nature provided all the beauty!
Speaking of decorations, let me tell you about Aunt Sarah’s homemade centerpieces. She’s an absolute wizard with crafts and whipped up these gorgeous table pieces from recycled glass jars and seasonal flowers she picked from her own garden (with permission, of course!). Not only did they look stunning, but they also had this personal touch that everyone adored.
Now food—that was another area where we really tried to be mindful. We decided on a caterer who sources ingredients locally and seasonally; their menu featured loads of tasty vegetarian options too! Our guests couldn’t stop raving about those mushroom risottos—and knowing it was all sustainably sourced just made it taste even better.
Oh boy… invitations! Here’s where technology came in handy for us—we went digital with e-invites instead of traditional paper ones. At first, I was worried people might find them impersonal or easy-to-miss amongst other emails—but surprisingly enough, everyone seemed pretty onboard with it! Plus no trees were harmed in sending out hundreds of invites!
I know what some might think: “Does going green mean spending more green?” Well honestly…not necessarily! Sure there are fancy sustainable vendors out there charging top dollar (and hey if that’s within your budget then go wild!) but for many things like decor or attire—or even venue choice—you can actually save money while saving the planet too.
For example: My best friend Jess wore her mom’s vintage wedding dress which not only looked amazing but also reduced waste significantly—and saved tons compared to buying new! And let me tell ya—it really doesn’t get more special than wearing something filled with family history down the aisle.
Of course every couple’s situation is different so there isn’t one perfect formula—but hopefully sharing these tidbits helps spark some ideas for anyone navigating this exciting yet daunting process themselves!
So yeah—that’s our story—a mix-and-match approach full o’ lessons learned along way (and maybe few tears shed when things went awry). But ultimately what mattered most wasn’t perfection…it was staying true who we are as individuals embarking life together surrounded love laughter & shared commitment towards brighter future—for ourselves & planet alike 🌍💚
Catch y’all next time!