Despite the many eco-conscious measures we put into place, events like weddings use a lot of resources, many of which could potentially create waste without the right interventions as Botanical Paperworks explains:
“The Green Bride Guide states that the average wedding produces 400lbs of garbage and 63 tons of CO2. With an estimated 2.5 million weddings per year, that is about 1 billion lbs of trash and as many emissions as approximately 4 people would produce in a year, in just one single day. And those numbers are most likely on the rise when you look at what today’s weddings look like.”
With this in mind, it’s more important than ever that marrying couples do their bit to reduce the carbon footprint of their special days.
Contrary to popular belief, many aspects of your wedding day can be given an eco-makeover. From your choice of venue, stationery and décor to your flowers, wedding gown and accessories, even the smallest sustainable changes make a positive difference.
Your wedding favours are another essential that can be given the eco-friendly treatment. Here we reveal the top low-impact favours that are certain to be loved by all.
Let love grow
Leave a lasting impression on your wedding guests with a garden display that’ll beautify their homes no end as well as help local wildlife thrive. These Wildflower Seed Wedding Favour Gifts from Wild Wales Seeds are a great way to spread the love.
Wild Wales Seeds specialises in bringing wildflower seeds from harvest to home. From their family-run farm in South Wales, Wild Wales Seeds promises a delightful and beautiful look that lasts and is native to the UK.
Say it with succulents
Add some greenery to the inside of your guests’ homes by gifting them these Succulent Wedding Favours from LovetheEarthCandles. Eco-friendly and zero waste, these stunning succulents are even housed in recycled jars that can be personalised with your names and wedding date for an extra special touch.
Bake with love
For a zero-waste treat that every guest will relish, go edible with your wedding favours. Our Chefs are able to make edible favours as an addition to your wedding package with us. Your Personal Wedding Manager will be able to discuss this with you so you can give your guests a delicious favour that suits the theme of your wedding day. Made on-site, it also takes the stress out of arranging favours yourself.
Toast the eco way
Help your guests raise a glass in style by gifting a Personalised Metal Drinking Straw from Mylee London just in time for the toasts.
Plastic straws have a particularly bad reputation in regard to the negative impact they have on the environment. Change every guests’ drinking habits by giving them a metal drinking straw that they can use to enjoy their favourite tipple time and time again.
Shine on your special day
Candles make incredible wedding favours. Ensure your candle choice is as eco friendly as it can be by opting for these Mini Candle Favours from BloomWeddingsCo.
Handmade in the UK using natural soy wax, dried flowers and cotton wicks, these candle favours are 100% environmentally friendly. They can also be personalised with your wedding date. Once your guests have used the candle, the jars can be repurposed too.
Are you a guest looking to give something special to the eco-friendly couple in your life? Check out our eco-wedding gift ideas for inspiration.
