“Eco-chic”…that’s what they’re calling it now. The people, food, lighting, transportation, clothing, flowers and décor – it all amounts to well, A LOT!
Try and be a responsible resident of Planet Earth while planning your next event. The good news is that going a little bit green is better than going dark. Rest assured though, the event does not have to be powered by a windmill in order to be considered “Eco Chic”.
Top Eco-Chic TIPS:
Green Invitation!
Rethink the invites you want to send to your guests. Evites are super easy and helps keep track of your RSVP’s with a click of a button. If you want to keep it old fashioned with paper invites, try using recycled paper.
Take It Outside!
Consider an outdoor venue like a botanical garden, the beach, or a beautiful park for your venue. The amount of energy used to house a wedding indoors is much greater than one hosted by nature! Be sure to make this a daytime event. You can’t then decide to do it at night with generators and full lighting!
Eco-Friendly Cocktails!
That’s right! Just because you are having an eco-friendly event doesn’t mean you have to ditch the fun details. When serving up a cocktail be sure to search for a local wine or beer company. Local is the best way to go – shipping from other countries requires a lot of fuel! That’s a big carbon footprint you don’t want to leave.
Kid-Friendly Drinks!
Don’t forget about the kid-friendly beverages! Go with glass or aluminum bottles, these are much easier to recycle compared to plastic bottles.
Organic!
Being completely organic with your food choices can increase your costs! Choosing a few unique organic dishes to serve will have little impact on your bottom line. Ask your caterer about buying from a local farmers market or co-op for your event!
All Natural!
Consider all natural favors for your guests! The Party Goddess! loves to incorporate succulents into centerpieces. Create a centerpiece for each table that incorporates several small potted plants that can break away for your guests to take home.
Random Eco-Chic FACTS & FIGURES:
- The average wedding emits 14.5 tons of carbon dioxide into the air we all share, which is more than one single person emits in a full year!
- Although the light bulb was invented to help mankind see in the dark, indoor lighting use peaks between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- In America we recycle only 28% of the trash we produce.
- 1 recycled glass bottle would save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.
- 70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials.
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