Harmony with nature is the key to a sustainable lifestyle. Environmental awareness has been a part of the mainstream for a while now. Still the effects of climate change are getting more noticeable with each passing year. It is the need of the hour to look for alternatives in each sector. Thus, eco friendly weddings are quickly getting into vogue. Let us have a look at how you can plan yours.
Eco-friendly Wedding Invites
Save Earth, let’s put a stop to paper waste. Opting for e-invites can help to reduce carbon footprint. Email and Whatsapp invites are no longer considered informal. Creativity has no end though. Invites made from bio-degradable paper with embedded seeds are another option.
Plant Trees on your Wedding
Amidst all the fun on your wedding, find a way to thank nature. Organize a ‘plant a sapling’ session for your guests. Any better way to celebrate your wedding?
Don’t Waste Food
This applies not just to weddings but to everyday life. On your wedding, don’t throw away the leftover food. Instead donate it to the needy. There are NGO’s that collect food directly from the wedding venue. Or you could do it yourself. This will bring you true happiness.
Have the wedding in daylight
If possible, go for a day wedding. This will help put down electricity costs greatly. Also it’s always better to get wedded in the lap of nature. Replace lighting with natural décor. There’s always an option.
Natural Confetti
Replace paper confetti with dried flower petals to shower the couple. If you use fresh flower petals, make sure to reuse them. There are several NGO’s that use them to make incense sticks and herbal colours.
Reusable Décor Elements
Reusability is the key to sustainability and eco-friendliness. Use plotted plants and handwritten chalk boards as wedding décor. Add a rustic vibe to your wedding by hanging used coconut shells with flowers. The options are endless, when it’s about creativity.
Use the Venue as Décor
The elements of an outdoor wedding venue can act as the perfect décor. The shrubs and trees will impart natural beauty to your event. Let the natural add an eco-friendly and quirky flair to your wedding.
Sustainable Indian weddings are the future of the wedding industry. Why not give them a try now!