You love the earth, and you want to make sure you learn how to be eco-conscious while planning your wedding.

You don't have to sacrifice style and eco-consciousness for the wedding day. It's possible to create a wedding that's as beautiful on your big day as it is in your heart.

To incorporate earth-friendly elements into your wedding, here are some 8 ideas to consider:

1. Recycled or Sustainable Materials

Use recycled paper for invitations and programs, and choose reusable or biodegradable décor items.

2. Wedding "Green" Gift

Instead of physical gifts, you can ask your gifts to buy a tree. Wait what? Yes, you can set up an account and your guests can pay to have a tree planted in your honor.

3. Decorations and Floral Arrangements

Incorporate natural elements into your décor, such as potted plants, wildflowers, and driftwood.

Flowers can get pricey especially when you're getting bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and the many fashionable accent pieces for the ceremony and reception. There are organizations that will pick up your flowers after the wedding and repurpose them. If you are getting married in the Tampa Bay area, one that is dear to our hearts is called, Random Acts of Flowers Tampa Bay. This act of kindness improves the emotional health and well-being of individuals in healthcare facilities by delivering recycled flowers, encouragement, and personal moments of kindness.

4. Rent

Renting decorations from wedding professionals is great for a couple reasons. You will be supporting a local business and you won't buy more items that you most likely won't re-use again. That includes tables, chairs, utensils, decorations and more.

5. Catering

Opt for locally sourced and organic food: Choose a caterer who uses locally sourced and organic ingredients to reduce the carbon footprint of your wedding. Have a plant-based menu: Consider having a plant-based menu for your wedding reception to reduce the environmental impact of meat production.

6. Guest Transportation

Choose eco-friendly transportation: Encourage guests to carpool or use Uber with other guests. Consider renting hybrid or electric cars for your wedding day transportation. One of our favorite ways to arrive in style in the Tampa Bay area is the Star-Trolley.

7. Diamonds

One way to ensure that your diamond is eco-friendly is to choose a lab-grown diamond. These diamonds are created in a laboratory using advanced technology, rather than being mined from the earth. Lab-grown diamonds have a much smaller environmental footprint than mined diamonds, as they require less energy and water to produce, and they don't involve the destruction of natural habitats.

8. Wedding Favors

Instead of traditional wedding favors, consider making a donation to an environmental charity on behalf of your guests.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. With a little creativity and planning, you can have a beautiful and earth-friendly wedding that reflects your values and commitment to the planet.



We hope this information has been helpful in your search for eco-friendly wedding options. Remember, there are a variety of ways to make environmentally responsible choices when it comes to your wedding day.

By making a conscious choice, you can help support this beautiful planet earth we call home.