Being A Little Green Can Save You Green

Being green doesn't mean you can't be creative and go all out with fun details for your wedding day, or special party event. There are some easy substitutions and eco-conscious decisions that can make a significant on our impact on this world. Here I quote the TheGreenBrideGuide.com, "If every couple made just one green choice - that would be 2.5 million green choices a year!" Basically, do what you can, and in the end it will make a difference.

Going green doesn't mean it will break the bank either. I know when you go grocery shopping the organic products due cost more, but in this case for weddings, it can actually save you a buck. It will show you're wedding guests you are very creative and your reception decor can look chic, eclectic and memorable. Here a few visual samples of what I am talking about...

For a Mexican-inspired table setting, collect and recycle Mexican products that you use like cans and hot sauce bottles. They add a lot of character, color and a bit of graphic culture to the table decor above. Same thing for an Italian-themed table setting, keep and collect all the wine bottles after you have downed all the delish wine. :)

Another pointer, rummage thru garage sales, antique stores and sale racks in home good stores to find a mix of unique glasses, bottles, and vases on the cheap vs. buying actual new, full-priced containers. These re-purposed elements can be used as planters & simple arrangements for flowers. To be truly green with your table centerpieces, buy locally grown seasonal flowers! Also, after you're wedding is done, you can re-use these table top elements for your home, too. For example, buy a set of 8 glasses that can double as simple vases for your wedding day, and in turn, it can be a set of drinking glasses afterwards. You just need to wash them, of course. ;)


Find glass pieces all in one color – like clear, all blue, or even in the milky white glass in different sizes and widths. They will look great together and be a nice visual statement for your table decor. And in each vase/container, put a single flower in each, all in the same color, or in a variety as seen above. To learn how to be more green for your wedding day, visit the TheGreenBrideGuide.com.