Go Green With These Sustainable Wedding Tips

At HauteCarat, we care about the environment as much as we care about making wedding jewelry as luxurious as every couple dreams it to be. We know you care too, and you’ve been considering making your wedding as sustainable as possible. But one boggling question remains: is a sustainable wedding possible? 

Historically, the term luxury and sustainability don’t usually go hand in hand, but thanks to technological advancement, we’re a step closer to making sustainability and grandeur compatible with each other. 

Why Consider A Sustainable Wedding? 

Sustainable weddings are becoming increasingly popular as more people find ways to help our struggling environment. A sustainable wedding isn’t only good for the planet; it can save you some money, and it can be easier to organize as it adopts the notion that less is more. 

As consumers, we must make conscious efforts to help our planet, so it can thrive for generations to come. With a bit more effort and a lot of love for the environment, you can have a sustainable wedding that will be remembered forever.

Practical Ways To Have A Sustainable Wedding

A sustainable wedding means minimizing the waste you create, and keeping the guest list to a minimum is one way to start. You also want to make sustainable choices and purchases – from the wedding invitation to the wedding gown, jewelry, and almost everything you can think of. Below we’ll share some wedding preparation tips to guide you in your sustainable journey.

Venue

Can there be a more eco-friendly venue than nature itself? White sand beaches, rustic natural forests, and scenic lakes are some sustainable wedding venues that can make any couple’s dream wedding magical.

However, if a natural setting is not your ideal venue, eco-friendly doesn't always mean forests or sandy beaches; it can also mean a luxurious modern venue. The key is to find a venue that prioritizes sustainability and ethical practices. Ask questions like “How can you incorporate sustainability in your event planning?” and “How are you dealing with waste disposal.”

Decor

When setting up a sustainable wedding, you’ll want to focus on using recyclable or reusable utensils, glassware, and natural decor instead of single-use plastic, which will create a lot of waste after the event.

Think about putting up less decor to reduce waste and help you save money without compromising the aesthetics of the event. Instead, focus on choosing a venue that’s already beautiful in itself you barely have to decorate.

When it comes to choosing flower arrangements for your big day, work with a local florist who can supply organic, in-season flowers. Also, opt for potted plants instead of freshly cut blooms, and ensure that all flower waste goes into the compost after the celebration.

Gown

Sustainable wedding gowns have also recently caught on, and we’re all for it. Gone are the days when rented wedding gowns were frowned upon, and today more than ever, brides-to-be are saying “I do” to rented or second hand wedding gowns. 

We’re also seeing more brands making use of organic, natural materials to create eco-friendly masterpiece gowns. Think about walking down the aisle in an elegant dress without worrying about creating unnecessary waste. 

Jewelry

When it comes to sustainability, jewelry is not an exception. Non-sustainable methods of mining natural metals and gems for jewelry are known to cause damage to biodiversity and contribute to waste problems.

In particular, mined diamonds have started to earn a backlash in recent years due to the way they are being sourced and the amount of energy wasted during extraction. If we want to offset the environmental impact of non-sustainable jewelry, we need to stop supporting unethical brands and opt for sustainable alternatives.

For your sustainable wedding, you may consider lab-created diamonds that are identical to mined diamonds, except that they are sourced sustainably and ethically. Imagine the same brilliance and elegant shine, and durability without the guilt that comes with minded diamonds.

Favors

We know that wedding favors are often immediately discarded after the wedding. As you’re going for less waste, you can choose to make a donation to a charity of your choice instead of giving out physical wedding favors to your guests. 

If you prefer a physical token of thanks, choose zero-waste products such as edible wedding favors, handmade organic soaps, reusable wooden utensils, or any practical items that are kind to the environment. You can also consider giving out potted plants that your guests can grow at home and cherish for years to come.

Final Thoughts

Extravagance at the expense of the environment – we only hope this will be a thing of the past someday.  For now, we thank you for choosing the eco-friendly route. It’s not always easy, but know that it’s going to be worth it. 

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