1. Biodegradable Confetti!
Hole punch some heart shaped confetti out of leaves
Or Entire leaves
Dehydrated flowers petals make for a stunning and colorful addition to your wedding
Bird seeds
Lavender
Bubbles
Rice
2. Green Vendors
Look for vendors that have green values
Choose local vendors over outsourcing
If you are looking to book me as your photographer, I personally partner up with local vendors on Maui who strive hard to be as sustainable
3. Ways to save money and be kinder to the earth when choosing your gowns and suits
Rent your dress
Look for a second hand gown and suit at your local thrift stores or online.
Up-cycle vintage dresses (This is my favorite - see photograph)
If you choose the route of creating your own dream dress choose a designer who practices ethical designing
Choose fabric like organic cotton
Choose a design that you can wear again
Donate your wedding dress and suit after your final day
Go barefoot
4. Flowers
In season flowers so that they don't come from over seas
Purchase local flowers
Donate your flowers to hospitals or elderly homes after your big day
If you choose me as your photographer, I make a special gift for you out of your flowers that I send to you personally by mail after your wedding date.
5. Jewelry
Fair trade jewelry
Ethical source metals
Up-cycle vintage rings
6. Eat Green on Your Wedding Day with These Tips
Seasonal foods
Local goods
Fresh Produce from local farmers and Markets
Ask your guess to bring containers for leftovers
Have sustainable box's for them to take home excess food
Vegan wedding menu
Buy alcohol in bulk
Ditch the straws
Vegan wedding cake
Use glassware, bamboo, or ceramics instead of plastic
Rent the glassware
Fabric napkins
7. Venue
Get married in nature so their requires minimum decorations
Arrange carpooling for guests
8. Gifts from Guests
Ask for sustainable gifts
Ask for honeymoon money instead of physical gifts
9. Wedding favors
Reusable bag
Natural soaps
Herbs
Local honey
10. Other things you can do
RSVP through a modern website
Ditch sending invites in the mail
Elope and have a smaller wedding that produces less waste
Spend part of your honeymoon volunteering where you are vacationing
Express your desires to be Environmentally friendly to your wedding planner.
