In the center of attention
The best way to get the most out of your centerpieces is to allocate them for a variety of uses. Reuse your flowers by transforming ceremony flowers into table decorations at the reception. After the party, donate them to a local hospital or senior citizen center or send them home with your guests. If you do choose to donate them, delegate that responsibility to a groomsmen or friend of the family to take care of the following day.
If you are looking for a vessel for the center of your table to hold flowers, sea shells or colorful rocks, consider vases made from recycled glass or a bamboo bowl, due to renewable tendencies. Recycled Glassworks has some beautiful original bowls created from recycled glass. The colors and patterns are fantastic and will allow you plenty of creativity and color options when it comes to filling the center of the table. For an even more dramatic table, set it off with a reclaimed wood with votive candle holders. All of these can be special ordered in large quantities.
If you prefer to leave the centerpieces up to the professionals that ok too. Ask your florist about what earth friendly options they may already have!
Can you do me a Favor?
There is no better way to make a green statement and to encourage others to do the same than to give eco-friendly wedding favors to your wedding guests. Made of earth friendly, natural materials, eco-friendly wedding favors are kind to the planet and safe for the environment.
Now this is one great wedding favor that serves double duty! Not only is it a place card for your guests its a wedding favor they can take home and plant to watch the wildflowers grow.
It has been said that bamboo is luckiest when it is received as a gift, which makes these beautiful Natural Bamboo Coasters a delightful and thoughtful way to thank your guests for sharing in your wedding day.
100% pure beeswax candles are unlike any other candles. They create beautiful ambiance with their warm glow, soft honey scent and air purifying effects that don’t release toxins.
You're invited!
Your wedding announcement or invitation can set the tone for your environmentally friendly wedding. There are many options today for 100% recycled, partially recycled or completely tree free papers from wedding invitation suppliers. Consider all these places for paper on your wedding day:
•engagement announcements
•save the date cards
•wedding invitations
•ceremony programs
•place cards
•menu cards
•thank you notes
A great way to significantly cut down on paper and waste is by creating a personalized wedding website. Many wedding planning websites such as WeddingWire.com and TheKnot.com offer free wedding website templates for you to use once you register on their site. Along with the environmental benefits, a wedding website is also a great way to keep all your guest informed. You can post hotel recommendations, directions, and entertainment options for out of town guests. You can also have links to your registries.
So, having a little green in your wedding really isn't that hard. All it takes is a bit of extra thought, reasearch, and a few great reasorces!
