When Brian and I started planning our wedding, one of our first priorities was to ensure that we produced the least waste possible. When visiting vendors and wedding ceremony/reception sites, one of my last questions was, “Is this a sustainable work environment, and do you recycle?â€
It really is important to me, and that’s why for my traditional wedding ceremony, I am using bamboo plates which match the feel and theme of the ceremony.
The traditional ceremony is a big party with a bit of ceremony and tradition at the start. The plates have a tribal feel to them, and hey, the Yoruba tribe is one of the biggest tribes in Nigeria. I’m glad I’m making an effort to have a sustainable wedding. It may not always be the cheapest option, but at least I feel good.
It’s so great that you’re focusing on this, Tolu. Weddings can be so wasteful, and the items you’ve chosen are the perfect match for your theme and vibe.
Good for you guys. I totally agree with doing this. We’re keeping our budget so tight in other areas so we could do this, too. We don’t like the idea of making waste on one big day when we don’t live that way so we were concerned with being sustainable and Eco Chic.
You are right on the money. Eco-friendly weddings are growing. Vendors are picking up on this trend and making an effort to reduce their footprint. It is also good to point out that going Eco-friendly does not necessarily mean going down in luxury. We have a four diamond hotel here that recycles so much that all that is left from a wedding is one garbage bag. Pretty awesome. http://weddingchaplain.ca/2011/01/27/a-four-diamond-green-oasis-for-your-wedding-%E2%80%93-the-brookstreet-hotel/
That is incredible. Unfortunately, I don’t think my wedding will have only one garbage bag, but that is definitely something to work toward.
Good for you for making this choice!
I saw some of these products at Party City recently and was happy to know they are now available.