From Ceremony to Reception: Eco-Friendly Wedding Planning with Quench Buggy

Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting and stressful experiences of a person’s life. For some people, the planning process is just as fun as the actual day, which goes by in a flash. Often, people have very specific ideas of what their wedding day will look like, and for some couples, eco-friendliness is at the top of the list.

Some of the easiest ways to make your wedding eco-friendly include:

Choosing a “green” venue
Making eco-friendly food and beverage choices
Planning environmentally friendly transportation options
Opting for eco-conscious paper products

If you’ve begun planning your wedding and you’re hoping to make it an eco-friendly event without busting your budget or sacrificing the day of your dreams, here are some things to think about.

Venue

Your choice of venue is one of the most important decisions you’ll make about your wedding. It’s also one of the best opportunities to create an eco-friendly event. The best environmentally friendly venue options focus on two things: minimizing the need for excessive decorations and reducing the energy needed to host the event.

Gardens, farms, and parks offer beautiful surroundings that often don’t require additional décor. These spaces tend to be budget-friendly and feature abundant natural beauty. Many of these outdoor venues are already eco-conscious and make things like recycling, solar power, and composting a priority, so you’ll be ahead of the game when planning your big day.

Avoiding Plastic

Plastic is one of the biggest environmentally unfriendly culprits, especially when it comes to weddings. Instead of buying single-use plastics, opt for reusable dishes, linens, and glassware. Renting these items is an affordable option that lets you cut down on or eliminate single-use plastics.

If you must use single-use items, opt for compostable or recycled paper goods instead of plastic. Some couples even ask their guests to bring reusable items so they don’t need to worry about using plastic or cleaning up afterward. This option is great if you intend to offer an open bar or unlimited drink options.

First and foremost, if you’re hosting a catered event, make sure your caterer is on board with being eco-friendly. Look for a company that sources ingredients locally and seasonally. Do your best not to over-order. Some people use their invitations and RSVPs as an opportunity to learn more about what serving is suitable for their wedding guests, so you can tailor the type and amount of food to each guest.

Finally, consider how your bar can be more eco-friendly. Avoid mini-bars or individual services of liquor and opt for bulk dispensers instead.

Transportation

Are your guests traveling a long distance to attend your wedding? Will they need hotel accommodations while in town?

These are both great opportunities to enhance the eco-friendliness of your wedding.

Suggest green hotels and ways of getting around town that are better for the environment. You might encourage guests to carpool or rideshare when traveling in the area. It might even be possible to book a collection of rooms at your favorite green hotel.

Eco-Friendly Hydration

Keeping guests hydrated at your wedding is an important consideration, especially if you also intend to serve dehydrating alcoholic beverages. One of the best ways to provide guests with clean drinking water is to use a mobile water station. This option is a great alternative to single-use plastic water bottles.

Mobile stations give you clean, filtered water that is easy to set up, offers convenient access, and is affordable. Many couples even go so far as to decorate the mobile water station so it fits right into their venue.

Let Your Guests In on the Green Plan

Balancing the comfort of your guests with eco-friendly practices can be challenging. The best thing you can do is let your wedding guests know that it’s important to you that the event be eco-friendly. Let them know the “why” of what you’re doing, so there’s no confusion. Wedding guests love to know that they’re part of a greater effort to be environmentally friendly.

If you’d like to know more about renting a mobile water station for your wedding or next event, we can help. Give us a call to find out how we can make your big day more eco-friendly.