Eco-friendly Wedding Invitations Show You Care

Posted by Jennifer Jones on January 7th, 2010

Looking for an easy way to give your wedding some eco-friendly flair? Start with your invitations.

These days, wedding invitation suppliers have plenty of options for 100% recycled, partially recycled, or even completely “tree-free” paper. And using recycled paper really does make a difference. In fact, researchers estimate that each ton (2000 pounds) of recycled paper saves 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy, and 7000 gallons of water.

But, maybe you need some eco-friendly invitation ideas to get you started?

Then, check out Green Field Paper Company. They use only recycled post consumer pulp and recycled cotton to create their handmade paper products. And, their Grow A Note® cards are actually embedded with seeds, so that your guests can re-use your invitation to start a flower garden. (What a great way to ensure that your wedding is remembered long after the reception has ended!)

Invite Site also has an extensive selection of eco-wedding invitations crafted from handmade environmentally-friendly papers. Many are beautifully bound with raffia, dried leaves, or other organic materials.

And, there are plenty of other options to choose from at sites such as Wedding Paper Divas, Greener Printer, and Twig & Fig … to name just a few.

One last thought:

Don’t forget about all the other paper products you’ll be using before, during, and even after your wedding. In addition to your invitations, consider using eco-friendly paper for:

engagement announcements

save the date cards

shower invitations

shower thank you notes

ceremony programs

place cards

menu cards

wedding announcements

thank you notes

Are you planning to “green” your wedding invitations? Please share your favorite tip in the comment section below. And, be sure to stay tuned for more eco-friendly wedding ideas.