5 Interesting Ways to Create an Eco Friendly Wedding

This gorgeous styled shoot features 5 fun ways to create an eco-friendly wedding!  Pleasant Union Farm – the Farm to Table Wedding Venue in Georgia was the perfect setting.

We have pulled together our top tips to create a modern and eco-friendly vibe for a North Georgia wedding.

1. Eco-Friendly Table Settings

Your tableware can make a big impact on the feel of your wedding day! 

The easiest way to make it eco-friendly is by using real plates, silverware, cloth napkins, etc. All of these can be rented, sourced from vintage stores and reused for many more weddings.

These modern glasses, plates and colorful linens are not what is expected at a farm wedding venue in Georgia, but they are gorgeous! 

Check out companies that specialize in renting tableware for options from classic to vintage to modern and more.

2. Source Local Flowers

Locally sourced flowers cuts down on the shipping, fuel, etc. used to transport them to your wedding location. Additionally, many locally grown flowers use more sustainable methods than large growers in other countries.

Bonus: locally grown flowers give you access to unique blooms not available through wholesalers.

The style and colors your choose create the overall style for your wedding day.  These loose and colorful flowers are the perfect complement to the structured plates and glasses.

We love working with florists that feature locally grown, seasonal blooms.  Using seasonal blooms keeps your wedding look unique!

Find more information on using local flowers here!

3. Craft a unique and eco-friendly menu

Working with a caterer that uses locally sourced produce is a great way to enhance your menu. Locally grown produce reduces transportation and supports the community.

Think outside the box and look for fun, modern catering options.  Modern bar-b-que, street tacos, or seasonally inspired menus add to the overall experience. Lots of times they will have connections to local growers or suppliers.

4. Pay attention to Venue Details

Finding a venue that fits your overall wedding style allows you to avoid buying or bringing in a lot of extra décor. Look for unique elements of the venue that support local communities or reuse items.

Historical venues are a great eco-friendly option versus a new built space.

New built can have sustainable features, also. The rustic siding at Pleasant Union Farm was all milled at a local saw mill.

Look for unique elements like modern glass doors or barn doors, surrounding scenery, unique windows or other elements play a key part in the design of your day.

5. Details can make a big impact

Your dress, the cake design, invitation style – all of these items add to the overall wedding day style. There are several ways to choose sustainable options. For paper goods, request recycled paper.

When using table number, lanterns, etc. you can rent these or buy from a previous bride. Try to avoid simply buying everything new.

Working with a décor rental company is not only an eco-friendly option but they will have access to unique items to really set the style of your wedding day!

We worked with some amazing vendors to pull this all together.  

LowCo Motion Food Truck provided delicious farm to table fare including bbq sliders with pimiento cheese, a gorgeous charcuterie board and deviled eggs.

Beautiful Wild Design used local, in season flowers from 3 Porch Farm and Earth Dog Flowers to create the flower design.

The sliding glass doors and barn wood create a beautiful setting for a modern organic style and showcase the Georgia farm wedding venue in a different and beautiful way!

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Full vendor list below

Venue: @pleasantunionfarmweddings

Photographer: @mejiajonesphotography

Design + Styling: @juststyling

Floral Design: @beautifulwilddesign

Models: @keanna_janice + Dalton Isley

Stationery and Signage: @mspeachplusdesigns

Gown: @elayavaughn

Tuxedo: @themoderngent

Cake: @acunascustomcakes

Caterer/Food Truck: @lowcomotionatl

Fine rugs: @gallimorefinerugs

Chair + Decor Rentals: @fourinchfold

Hair:  @hairby_torik

Makeup: @hleemoua

Groom Rings: @stagheaddesigns