Environmental Wedding Favors

Did you know that the average newlyweds spent over and estimated $400 on favors alone for their wedding?  If you are concerned with maintaining a sensible budget on wedding favors and would like to make sure that all aspects of your wedding are eco-friendly, Envirocitizen.org has some great suggestions for choosing fun, environmental wedding favors !

Here are our favorite environmental wedding favor tips :

• Skip the Favor : The rules of modern weddings are changing. Different and fresh concepts are becoming trendier in lieu of the standard personalized favors typically given out. Some newlyweds are actually choosing to donate to a charity instead of handing out favors! To make your guests feel involved in your decision to donate, you can either announce the favor and present a bit of information about the organization chosen at the ceremony or reception or you can make small announcement cards of recycled paper to place at individual seats. A gift that goes a long way !
   
• Local, Organic Treats- Local and organic treats are a great favor choice because of their minimal impact on the environment. Local goods support local culture and discourage the use of non-renewable resources and fuels. These may include:
  
  1 :  Wines - Wine is a good wedding favor, especially if it is made with organic goods. Make certain that the wine is local and natural, to continue your environmental wedding favor efforts. Choose organic wines that did not use pesticides !
  
  2 : Chocolates – You may want to consider purchasing from a local chocolatier or confectionary. Doing so will not only allow you to support local businesses, but provide your guests with a local, tasty treat!  Keep in mind you may want to purchase some other local, non-chocolate favors for guests with allergies to chocolate.
   
• Potted Organic Plants - Potted organic plants are wonderful gifts in more ways than one. Not only can you use the potted plants as floral decorations during the wedding, but you can then share them with your guests as favors! Remember to use organic plants held in biodegradable plant holders.
   
• Bulbs - Flower bulbs are a very good environmental wedding favor because of their long life and positive impact on the environment. You may want to choose perennial bulbs as your guests will be able to benefit from their beauty for years to come and the environment can benefit from them over and over again as well !
   
• Packages of Organic Wildflower Seeds - Many companies offer customizable packages of organic wildflower seeds. Usually packets come filled with a variety of 200 seeds which come in a biodegradable package with planting instructions. Most wildflowers are annuals and benefit the environment in many wonderful ways by counteracting carbon emitted through human breath.
   

Envirocitizen.org would like to help reduce your wedding planning stress by offering some fabulous environmental wedding favor options.  These environmental gifts are the perfect final touch to make your special day absolutely eco-friendly and perfect !