Green Wedding Saves Your Green…Money

When it comes to weddings, green is the new June.  I’ve been seeing the phrase “green wedding” batted about everywhere.

But when you’re planning a wedding on a tight budget, an eco friendly wedding might not even make your priority list.  I mean, you’re more worried about saving your green…CASH, that is.

The good news: planning a green wedding that’s good for the environment is also good for your pocket book.

Green weddings are all about conserving energy, making environmentally friendly choices, using local and organic products whenever possible.  But it turns out that many of these eco friendly wedding options will also save you money.

REDUCE.  REUSE.  RECYCLE.

Those three words embody the task of the budget bride…and go hand in hand with planning a green wedding.

Green Wedding Dress Savings - A green wedding dress uses eco friendly, all natural fibers and no imports, like these selections from Threadhead Creations.  Unfortunately, these green options often come with a high price tag.

The answer: buy a used wedding dress.

You can buy a designers wedding gown at a steal AND help save the planet by reusing a dress that otherwise gets worn only ONCE.  Find your used wedding dress at the links in my previous posts on Used Wedding Dresses and Discount Designer Wedding Gowns.

Green Invitations Savings - Buy invitations made out of recycled paper and request that your guests RSVP by telephone or email.  You’ve just saved a bundle on reply cards, envelopes and postage.

Take it to the next level of green wedding planning by skipping physical invitations altogether.  Send email wedding invites through a site like Evite.com…FREE.

Green Wedding Flowers Savings - Have your florist use local, in season flowers for your wedding.  Local blooms are the most economical option and they require much less in travel and delivery costs.

Green Wedding Favors - Ideas for green wedding favors can be found online with a quick search on Google.  Wildflower seed wedding favors are available for less than $1 each.

Go one step further and SKIP your favors altogether.  (You know I’m a big fan of this one!)  Make a donation to your favorite eco friendly charity instead.

Green Wedding Venue - An eco friendly wedding venue or caterer uses local, organic ingredients as much as possible in the menu…and they can prove it.  It doesn’t cost any extra to hire a green business; you just have to seek them out.

So even if you don’t consider yourself a “green” bride, consider these options to plan an affordable wedding.

Got a green wedding idea?  Leave me a comment.