Table favors and gifts at weddings don’t need to further jeopardize the planet’s resources. Modern day couples are finding their concern for the planet is shaping wedding plans, including the wedding favors.
Blooming Expressions
Made by Cast Paper Art these paper ornaments are made with flower seeds embedded into the paper. A custom message is printed on the accompanying tag using the couples names and wedding date.
The Blooming Expressions is made from 100% recycled cotton fiber, fresh flowers and wildflower seeds. It can be used as an ornamental decoration before being planted in soil. Cast Paper Art can be reached at 314-968-6896 or mail to PO Box 9444, Saint Louis, MO, 63117, USA.
Plant a Billion Trees
Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy the Plant a Billion Trees project is in response to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP set an initial goal of planting a billion trees, which has been surpassed, twice. The new goal for 2009 is to plant 7 billion trees by the end of the year.
Through the Plant a Billion Trees the couple-to-be can purchase trees on behalf of their wedding guests to be planted in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. For a gift of 50 trees or more the couple will receive a certificate that can be displayed at the tables notifying guests of this unique wedding favor gift.
Contact The Nature Conservancy at 800-84-ADOPT or mail to 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, Virginia, 22203, USA.
Another tree gifting option is to contact the Arbor Day Foundation at 888-448-7337 for their wedding day favors of evergreens. A tree can be purchased for each guest that they will take home to plant.
Other Wedding Favor Ideas
Fair Trade and Organic Chocolates – instead of the traditional chocolates with non-vegetarian ingredients and harmful dyes and colorings some brides are turning to people- and planet-friendly chocolates.
Teas – individually wrapped tea bags might be an option for the couple that loves tea. One bride chose tea bags as wedding favors to subtly imply a moment of tranquility and peace as her wishes for her guests.
Handmade Wedding Favors
One bride made potpourri from the dried flower petals of the roses her fiancée had given to her over their engagement. She included a note with each sachet that her intention was to “share the love” with her wedding guests. It was a touching and memorable gift, especially for the grandmothers and great aunts.
A Southwestern bride made sage sticks from wildcrafted wood sage gathered near her home. Native plants and herbs were incorporated into the sticks that stem from Native American traditions for warding off negative energies.
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