- Shop local
- Avoid single-use decorations, like balloons or confetti. (If you like the look of confetti, hole-punch dead leaves or flowers and use that!)
- Rent decor or check resell sites (like FB Marketplace) & thrift stores for decor, then resell, donate or gift what you won’t use after the wedding
- Use locally and sustainably grown, in-season florals when possible, then compost when done
- Choose a wedding favour that won’t end up in the trash
- Choose glassware and reusable plates and cutlery over disposable ones, but if they have to be disposable, use a compostable option
- Purchase alcohol in bulk to cut down on individual serving containers (kegs, boxed wine, etc.)
- Avoid plastic water bottles and straws
- Store leftover food in an appropriate time frame, so that it can be eaten later or donated
- Have recycling and compost bins designated at the reception
- Hire a shuttle
