Be Green- 10 green steps to lowering your events carbon footprint

1. For your invitations try and find a company that uses recycled paper, some even offer treeless paper alternatives.
2. To reduce the uses of paper all together, consider having a single program per couple instead of for each individual. By using a reply post-card you also eliminate the use of more envelopes.
3. Potted plants and herbs can be an alternative to floral centerpieces that your guests can take home and re-use after the big day. If you do use florals consider locally sourced flowers.
4. Instead of gifts ask you guests to donate to your favorite charities or environmental group.
5. Create your menu using local and organic food. Minimize the amount of meat and try to select in-season fruits, veggies, and local dairy products.
6. Consider the proximity to public transportation for your guests
7. Instead of bridesmaid bouquets consider alternatives such as parasols.
8. If your event is being held indoors, consider using the space with the most natural light
9. Instead of rice, seeds, or even paper confetti provide your guests with flower petal confetti this alternative is not only beautiful it is also biodegradable!
10. Instead of a favor, have a tree planted in your guests’ name.