Wedding Trends, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips
How To Have A Plastic-Free Wedding
Sep
With thousands of weddings going on each year from all over the globe, have you ever wondered how much impact wedding parties have on Mother Earth?
Planning an Eco-Friendly and Plastic-Free Wedding
Yes, it is indeed possible to have a plastic-free wedding and the team here at Giftware Direct are here to help you make your dream wedding green and eco-friendly. With sustainable weddings rising in numbers each year, here are a couple of helpful tips you can take to make sure your wedding day merry-making is also a celebration for the environment as well.
Pick the right vendors.
Get started with the green revolution by asking the right questions with each wedding vendor and supplier you get to meet with. Do they recycle or offer greener alternatives? Does the venue have eco-friendly options and on-site recycling bins? Even for wedding planners and event managers, going eco-friendly is popular nowadays so don’t hesitate to Google ones which are located near you or your wedding venue.
Choose reusable signs and decorations.
Reusing is the key to eco-friendly weddings and decorations are a great part of it. Opt for wedding signs which you can also use as accents in your house and pick wedding elements such as table numbers and guest books which can also have a spot in your home. No to disposable party decorations and yes to meaningful personalised wedding decor that you’ll love to display all day.
Related read: 8 Great Wedding Decorations You Can Reuse at Home After the Big Day
Rent whenever possible.
To lessen any discarded decorations or disposable table centrepieces, opt to rent whenever possible. Table linens and fabric draperies can be rented and even white arches for the ceremony backdrop can be reused from previous weddings and events as well.
Ditch single-use plastic cups, straws, and utensils.
Especially during the cocktail hours, refrain from using single-use cups and straws. Personalised mason jars can be handed out with metal straws for all the guests to use and take home at the end of the night. Better yet, serve drinks in recyclable cans and bottles and place bins all over the area to prevent having any litter.
Check out: Engraved Mason Jar Wedding Glass
Say goodbye to balloons and hello to fresh flowers.
Nothing beats the beauty of natural table centrepieces and flower arrangements to accent your wedding reception. After the party is done, you can have the blooms donated at the local hospitals so they get a second home. Isn’t that a lovely alternative?
Related read: What To Do With Your Wedding Flowers After The Big Day
Go for wooden cake toppers.
Instead of basic acrylic cake toppers or run-off-the-mill plastic name toppers, choose wooden cake toppers which you would definitely love to keep. Personalised wooden wedding cake toppers can be perfect to be reused each year for your wedding anniversary or after 10 years for your vows renewal.
Check out: Surname Wooden Bamboo Personalised Cake Topper
Opt for non-plastic wedding favours and bombonieres that are useful and practical.
Pick purposeful wedding favours that are more than just for remembering the wedding day by. Wedding favours from Giftware Direct are highly affordable yet very useful for the guests to bring home. Plus, these bombonieres from are easy to personalise so you get to add your special touch in each one you give out. Remember to use non-plastic wrappers in wrapping these, too!
1. Printed Glass Coasters Personalised Wedding Favours
This lovely glass coaster is highly customisable, with dozens of artwork designs to choose from. It is indeed a fun and vibrant way to express your gratitude to your family and friends for taking part in your special day.
2. Engraved Chrome Heart Bottle Opener
Let the guests bring home the love from your wedding day through these adorable engraved chrome heart bottle openers. You can personalise the message written inside the hearts, be it your name or new titles as husband and wife plus the date of your special day.
3. Personalised Stubby Holder Deluxe with Base
Simple and useful, these personalised stubby holders are perfect for an outdoor cocktail hour transitioning to a beautiful dinner under the night sky. Guests can instantly use these wedding favours to hold their bottles and keep their drinks warm during the party. No more plastic cups!
