green is the new black: eco-friendly wedding ideas

{nicole miller via preowned wedding dresses}

{herb centerpieces via snippet and ink}

{estate ring via dover jewelry}

{all-in-one plantable invite via greenfield paper}

weddings can not only be tough on the wallet, but they can also be quite harsh on the environment.

it can get a little overwhelming to try to make every element of your wedding eco-friendly, but i thought i'd share some ways to soften the blow to mother nature. be sure to add your ideas in the comment section!

all-in-one plantable invitations, or better yet, send an electronic invite

minimize the amount of vehicles going to & from your location by organizing transportation

donate leftover food

use herbs or plants as centerpieces that guests can take home & plant

choose an antique/estate engagement ring

recycle a pre-owned wedding dress or borrow your mom's!

use organic or locally grown flowers for your ceremony & reuse at the reception

register for only what you need ~ less items = less packaging & less gas used to ship