Any wedding where the couple tries to decrease the impact of their event on the planet is considered a Green Wedding. An eco-chic wedding can be every bit as beautiful as a conventional wedding. There are so many ways to make your wedding green without sacrificing your own personal wedding style. There is a shade of green for everyone and every green choice makes a difference!
A few ways A Southern Tradition can help you go green!
1. Invitations
There is a lot of paper used for weddings: save-the-dates, invitations, RSVP cards, seating programs, menu cards, seating cards, thank you cards, and more. Traditional paper making creates a large amount of waste and is a very energy-intensive process. We are thrilled to offer our gorgeous letterpress line which uses only bamboo paper. Bamboo is a truly sustainable and renewable resource. It’s the fastest growing plant on this planet; it grows without pesticides or fertilizers; and it requires very little water to grow. Bamboo also makes (hands down) the prettiest paper out there.
{above invitations are available at A Southern Tradition}
2. Décor
One of the easiest ways to make your wedding eco-chic is to rent items for your ceremony and reception décor. This eliminates the one-time use items that many brides have when they purchase vases and other items new. A Southern Tradition has a 6,000-square-foot building full of items available for rent. Many of our items look like something you would go out and purchase. The great thing about renting is you don’t have to find a place to store all the items when your wedding is over!
{votives above are available for rent A Southern Tradition}
3. Candles
If you are having the reception at night, try using candles for table lights. This saves on the electric cost, plus it’s way more romantic!
{the candles above are available for rent at A Southern Tradition}
4. Flowers
Many of our clients choose to donate their fresh florals to a church or nursing home after the wedding. This way, more people can enjoy the beautiful arrangements. Also, try to use flowers that are in season, otherwise the flowers will have to be imported.
{log centerpiece above available for rent at A Southern Tradition}
5. Food & Drink
Don’t buy paper products. Rent glass dinnerware.
{the place setting above is available for rent at A Southern Tradition}
{Photo credits: A Southern Tradition & Pinterest}
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