7 Ways to Make Your Wedding Eco-Friendly

Valorie Darling of Valorie Darling Photography said, "Use potted plants instead of cutting flowers. Reuse when you can and use vintage items for different purposes. Lastly, don't throw rice or confetti at the wedding, because it most likely won't be cleaned up properly."

It sounds crazy, but look into renting silk flowers (seriously). As a bride, you are able to get the expensive peonies, delicate ranunculus, anemones that are out of season, and the ever impossible to find magnolia at a fraction of the cost. One site to try is Something Borrowed Blooms, which hand selects high-quality silk flowers based on wedding trends and delivers them right to your doorstep.

Erica Trombetti of Infinite Events shared, "For your paper goods, go all recycled paper or cloth! Do linen napkins throughout and use upcycled vases from friends and family. Repurpose the flowers from the wedding to the brunch, or donate them. You can make small adjustments that will make a big eco-friendly impact!"

Research some sustainable dress designers that are eco-friendly and use pro-social technologies, such as Reformation, pictured here. Handmade dresses made from natural fiber fabrics, eco silks, sustainable fabrics, and secondhand dresses are a perfect way to not only save money on your gown, but also save the environment!