Sustainability is basically accommodating your needs without compromising the needs of those in the future. Many limit its relevance to the environment, but sustainability also affects the economy and society. Celebrations by Tori practices a holistic approach to sustainability, which improves our community's natural resources, economy, and happiness. When planning your wedding, you can implement sustainable practices and reduce your celebration's carbon footprint in the following ways:
Source local foods and flowers/greenery
Support local businesses
Fresh floral and consumable decor
Farm to table ingredients, foods, and florals
Select a sustainable venue
Reduce waste by recycling
Upcycled decor
Linens and glassware instead of disposables
Eco-friendly or compostable disposables
Consumable wedding favors
Digital invitations and responses
Living plants, Live walls
Ethically sourced jewelry, Lab-grown diamonds
Energy efficiency
Rideshare
Natural surroundings and materials
Smaller guest lists, Fewer people
Compost food and florals that cannot be donated
Avoid over-ordering or over-buying
Plant trees to offset your wedding's carbon footprint
Purchase and use vintage place settings from antique stores
Decorate with potted plants instead of cut florals
Recycled paper for invites, place cards, etc.
Grow your own wedding flowers
Build your arch from reclaimed wood
Vintage wedding apparel
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