Invitations and Stationary
Stationary makes up a big part of your wedding when you consider all of the places that paper can be used: engagement announcements save the date cards, shower invitations, shower thank you cards, wedding invitations, ceremony programs, place cards, menu cards, wedding announcements, and thank you cards. That’s a lot of paper, and often wedding invitations include non-recyclable elements such as plastic, so it all goes to landfill. Let your invitations set the tone of your wedding and let everyone know about your environmentally friendly wedding choice. Choose stationary that is made from post-consumer recycled paper, and stay away from bright whites, which use a lot of chemical bleach. You can also get tree-free paper that is made from recycled coffee beans, recycled denim, organic cotton, or hemp fiber. How about organic cotton invitations that contain wildflower seeds which will grow if planted? Your love can bloom literally as well as symbolically. Another option is to send save-the-dates through an email. There are many sites that provide this service for free and you can design it right there. Another option is to set up a wedding website and send the link to everyone. This is a fun way to display all of your wedding festivities and planning.