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Fairytale Wedding or Happily Ever After [Visual]

October 28October 28Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged budget, ecogreenlove, elopement, environment, financial cost, green living, infographic, microwedding, tips, weddingLeave a comment

Changed Wedding Plans? It Might Not Be a Bad Thing

Like many things in 2020, wedding plans have been turned upside down. While this can be a very emotional and frustrating reality to face, there are some silver linings. On average, weddings cost $33,900 (2019) and couples being forced to change their plans now have the opportunity to reevaluate their priorities and where they want their hard-earned savings to go.

In the visual below you’ll see some typical wedding costs pinned against other financial alternatives, just to put wedding spending into perspective. For example, the average cost for a wedding planner is $1,500 which is comparable to the median mortgage payment of $1,566 (depending on cost and your mortgage rate of course). Aside from the cost-savings, downsizing and changing elements of your wedding can greatly reduce the environmental impact of your nuptials.

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Eco-Friendly Options for the Worst Sustainability Offenders at Weddings [Visual]

July 3July 2Posted in Sustainable Guide, zero wasteTagged decor, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, ethical, green living, green solutions, infographic, party, sustainable, swaps, this for that, Waste, wedding, zero waste

Everything we throw away which can’t be recycled has a negative impact on the environment. If something isn’t biodegradable, it could take thousands of years to break down naturally.

Individually, one wedding can produce as much as 20kg of plastic waste. But it’s not just plastic which has an impact. Food wastage is also a common theme for most weddings. Sadly, weddings are again one of the chief offenders when it comes to CO2 contributions. As many as 14.5 tonnes of the gas will be created during an average celebration.

Some wedding troupes are more harmful than others. Here are a few common inclusions which you might not realise are having a negative impact on the environment. Don’t worry, though. These are all common aspects of a wedding – which means alternative, eco-friendly options, have already been created.

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Host an Eco-Friendly Wedding Celebration [Visual]

December 10December 27Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged decor, ecofriendly, ethical, fashion, go green, green living, ideas, infographic, sustainable, wedding, wedding ceremony, wedding flowers, wedding menu, wedding reception, wedding rings

The average U.S. wedding produces more than 400 pounds of waste. Annually, more than 63 tons of CO2 is released into the atmosphere from U.S. weddings alone.

The wedding market has a reputation for being wasteful–and after reading the stats above, it’s not hard to see why. So many features of a wedding day are single-use, such as the decorations, the food, and even the fashion (ahem: wedding dresses).

While the above statistics can be disheartening, the good news is that more and more couples are taking note of the impact their special day is having on the world around them, and they’re taking steps to change that.

There are multiple benefits to hosting a green wedding day celebration. First and foremost, it’s good for the environment–but did you know that it’s also good for your wallet? Many of the eco-friendly wedding hacks you’ll find below will help save the planet, and your wallet.

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Flower blooms by Season [Visual]

August 17August 16Posted in Garden & NatureTagged blooms, buy local, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, flowers, go green, green living, green solutions, home decor, infographic, nature, seasonal, tips, wedding

Fresh flowers can make any space come to life. While buying flowers can be expensive, purchasing fresh, seasonal blooms can save you money and help reduce your carbon footprint.

Local flower stores can purchase in-season blooms from local farms and greenhouses, rather than having to ship out of season flowers in. This makes it both more cost effective and healthier for the environment to buy in season flowers.

While spring and summer are the most popular blooming seasons, there are beautiful bulbs in every season available to consumers. In addition, there are also plenty of year-round blooms that are always available.

Zola created this seasonal blooming guide to showcase all of the seasonal blooms for spring, summer, fall, and winter. Bookmark this page so you always know what’s in season, so you can make more eco-friendly flower choices next time you purchase fresh blooms.

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Easy Steps to an Eco-Friendly Wedding [Visuals]

September 12October 2Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged eco friendly, ecotips, environmental impact, green living, green solutions, honeymoon, wedding, wedding decor, wedding favours3 Comments

Easy Steps to an Eco-Friendly Wedding [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Planning an eco-friendly wedding can be stressful, from the dress to the venue, to the guest list.

Everything has an environmental impact and making the right choice can be tricky. Luckily, Daffodil Hotel and Spa have created an easy guide to an eco-friendly wedding.

Discover their five steps to reducing the carbon footprint of your big day.

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