Tips for Finding Eco Friendly Green Wedding Favors
In today's eco-aware society, many people are taking large steps to soften their individual carbon footprint. Some people are trading in gas guzzlers for eco-friendly hybrids, some are cutting family vacations, and some people are evengreening uptheir weddings! This article is a guide to finding favors for thoseenvironmentally friendly weddings. There are many options available, from calling natural stores to simply asking wedding stores if they have eco-friendly favors one by one, but the most expansive and user-friendly option is obviously the Internet. The sites below should be all someone needs to get in, get out, and have an eco-wedding!
PlantAMemoryseems to be a great resource for green wedding favors, especially for those with green thumbs. It sells a variety of eco-conscious, flower-, tree-, and herb-themed favors. An example is theFlower Bulbs in Eco-Gift Boxesproduct - these boxes are made of recycled paper and each contains a single flower bulb, to be planted by the guests as a unique and special favor. The bulbs are packed with moss for gentle travel, and each box is tied with a raffia tie and includes a little personalized tag emblazoned with the names of the groom and bride, and the wedding date. For a spring or summer wedding, the bulb options arelilyandgladiolus. A less eco-consciouswhite boxoption is available in place of the recycled brown box.Tree-tubesare also available for those not looking for flowers. Several more options listed on the site.
Beau-couphas several planting options as well, but one of their other green favors is theEco-Friendly Natural Bamboo Coaster. The coasters come in sets of four (so each guest gets 4 times the eco-friendly favor!), and are just plain gorgeous. Plus, bamboo is often considered lucky, so not only will the happy couple be passing on the luck to their guests, but with all that bamboo at their wedding, it's a match sure to last! The coasters are packaged (in fours) in bamboo green boxes, tied with raffia, and include a tiny "For You" tag on the ribbon. They're practical, unique, and guaranteed to be used, whether it be how they were intended, or framed to showcase their natural, green beauty. There are several more favors, both planting-related and not, listed on their site, includingmini bird houses,beeswax candles, and cute littlemini bird's nests.
Dream Green Weddingsis also a sure resource for green, wedding-favor needs, including theirOrganic Shea Butter 'XO' Soap Wedding Favors. The soaps are handmade and come in flavors (colors) of basil nectarine (pink), jasmine neroli (purple), lavendar rosemary (blue), lemon burgamot (yellow), mango tea (orange), pure shea butter (unscented-white), and rice flower and shea (green). They're packaged in sets of one 'X' and one 'O' per box, and the boxes are adorned with a cute little ribbon and a personalized tag. The boxes are available in ivory, pink, and white, and ribbon color is requested upon purchase. How sweet would it be to give a little hug and a kiss to every guest at the wedding? This site is organized very well, and the favors are sorted by category instead of all set out together. Several options (and categories) are available on the site.
These three resources alone should be enough to get all the wedding favors any green wedding might require. From plants, to coasters, to soaps, if you can think it, at least one of the three sites has made it green. Happy shopping!
