Simple gestures can mean big savings for you and the earth. Here are five of our favorite easy and cost-effective ways to "go green" on your Big Day.
Spare a Tree Create a Web site with event details so guests can print only the information they need or want, like the weekend itinerary or directions. The majority of the paper used for wedding invitations comes from virgin pulp sourced from endangered forests. By simply eliminating costly invitation inserts, you'll save at least 25% and preserve the carbon-absorbing power of countless trees.
Go Vintage Instead of spending more than $400 on costly—and often unrecyclable—decorations, look to thrift store for props and décor. Choose candelabras, vases and votive holders in varying heights and spray paint them with low- or no-VOC paint in a unifying color.
Shop Locally Choose local produce and products when planning your event—you’ll save up to 40%, conserve energy and resources, and support vendors in your community!
Put Your Best Food Forward Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your centerpieces: You'll add instant color—and they can double as pick-your-own favors. Cut your use of store-bought flowers in half and you’ll save more than $600. Better yet, turn the produce into biodegradable holders and eliminate the need for vases, which require loads of water-polluting bleach to clean, altogether.
Share the Love Register with an organization that will direct a percentage of your registry sales to the non-profit of your choice. Check out IDoFoundation.org for more information. It doesn't cost you OR your guests a dime, and money goes to an organization whose mission you support.
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 Vintage props, like this old cake plate, are a chic alternative to traditional—and often expensive—wedding decorations. | 5 quick ways to save money and the earth on your wedding day |
