5 Tips for Planning a More Sustainable Wedding

Make your special day a little greener. From digital invites to thoughtful favors, here are five tips for an eco-friendly wedding.

Celebrate Your Love and the Planet

A sustainable wedding is about making thoughtful choices to reduce your environmental impact. Here are five simple ways to make your wedding greener.

**Go Digital with Your Invitations**: This is the first and one of the easiest steps. Using digital invitations from wed.cards saves an incredible amount of paper, reduces waste, and cuts down on the carbon emissions associated with printing and shipping.

**Choose Local and Seasonal Flowers**: Work with a local florist who sources seasonal blooms. This reduces the transportation footprint of your floral arrangements and supports local businesses.

**Opt for Sustainable Catering**: Ask your caterer about using locally-sourced, organic ingredients. Also, consider a plated dinner over a buffet to reduce food waste.

**Eco-Friendly Favors**: Instead of traditional favors, consider giving guests something that gives back, like a packet of seeds, a small potted plant, or making a donation to a charity in their name.

**Rent, Don't Buy**: From linens and decor to the wedding dress and suits, renting items instead of buying them new is a fantastic way to reduce consumption and waste.