Asian weddings are a joyous occasion that brings together family and friends to celebrate the union of two people in love. However, they can also be incredibly wasteful events that harm the environment.
If you have a soft spot for nature, you can tell the world about it and devote your D-day to it. And, before we go any further, let us puncture the bubble for you: eco-friendly Asian weddings are NOT uninteresting and unattractive.
Do you despise food waste? What about plastic packaging? Emissions from gasoline? If so, it may be no surprise that weddings are only sometimes the most environmentally friendly of events.
That being said, there are ways to take responsibility for the planet that helped bring you and your soulmate together and make the day as environmentally friendly as possible.
Because of a greater understanding of the pollution rapidly endangering Earth, we as a population are moving toward a more compassionate way of life. You only need to open your Facebook app to see how communities are attempting to reduce their carbon footprint or go to the grocery store to see what programs are in place to reduce single-use plastics.
We’re sure you take pride in carrying your 10p Bag for Life when shopping for necessities, so why wouldn’t you want to prolong this responsiveness when planning your wedding?
Check out Prested’s suggestions and recommendations for making your Asian wedding day as long-lasting as the love you share.
Wedding favors for guests have also become an essential part of Asian weddings. The possibilities are endless, from unusual turns to those your guests will use. However, you can make an environmentally conscious effort by providing eco-friendly wedding favors such as seeds, saplings, plantable paper greetings, bamboo toothbrushes, jute bags, etc.
You can use e-invites to avoid the constant waste of plastic and paper that comes with printed wedding invitations. People are becoming accustomed to the trend of Whatsapp and email invites, and these digital invitations are no longer regarded as casual invitations. The possibilities for creativity with e-invite designs are limitless, and you can save a lot of money because some portals enable you to design e-wedding invites for free.
If you still want to use printed cards, an eco-friendly alternative is seed paper invites. These invites are made of biodegradable paper embedded with seeds and can be planted in the soil afterward.
Another way to make your wedding eco-friendly is to use cruelty-free bridal makeup products.
Why not include a plant-a-sapling session among all the fun games you plan to amuse and engage your guests? This is a beautiful way to thank nature while also helping the environment.
A significant amount of food is thrown away at weddings. Instead of throwing it away, consider donating it to a non-profit organization. Several organizations are willing to pick up extra food from wedding venues and feed it to the needy. Discuss this with your caterer to make the necessary packaging arrangements.
Because night events necessitate extensive use of electricity and fuel-powered generators, having a day wedding is the most environmentally friendly option. The setup for outdoor day functions is naturally lit. If it is held in good weather, which means not during the summer, it will help you save a lot of money and electricity.
Instead of the usual confetti, shower the couple with dried flowers. If you’re using fresh rose petals for the flower shower, use them all.
The key to environmental friendliness is sustainability and reusability. Using potted plants as table centerpieces, you can go green, adding a picturesque rustic vibe to your Asian wedding. You can also have handwritten chalkboard signs that can be touched and customized again for signboards.
Another way to avoid environmental degradation is to make the best use of the Asian wedding venue, mainly if it is being held outside. If your platform has a large tree, decorate it with whimsical elements or use it as a photo backdrop.
