Hi everyone!

Today, I want to talk about sustainability. I know the thought of it probably sounds boring or too hard to deal with for some of you, but it’s something that it affects everyone and everything in our planet.

On a more personal level, I’ve always felt that I wanted and needed to contribute something to the Earth. This could have meant that I would take care of sick animals, not littering, being kind to people and animals, etc. but I never felt like I was making much of a difference even though when we do this, we actually do make a difference little by little, and it is a good way to contribute back.

I’ve said this in my first post and I am going to repeat it, I am new to the event planning industry and I am always looking for ways to learn and improve. The other day, I had a “light bulb” moment and I realized that the way I could help with sustainability in a larger scale was to inspire and teach clients about it, so that they can realize that hosting a sustainable event doesn’t have to be a headache or more expensive. Also, if they decide to take that path and they’ve hired a planner, they won’t have to worry about the details that entails to having a sustainable event, just as having a non-sustainable event.

There are many ways to make an event “greener” depending on the event you are having. Even decreasing the footprint we are leaving behind by a little bit, it’s much better than not caring at all and leaving a much bigger footprint of just waste. One idea that I really like is creating a new life by planting a tree in the remembrance of someone. I think this can be a very touching and special thing to do. There are two things you would be doing by choosing this option:

  1. The process of planting a tree or any other plant for the memory of someone makes you more connected with Earth and with the person you are remembering.
  2. You are giving life back to Earth

You can also opt for throwing some petals of flowers down a river. These two things, when I think about them, makes me feel more connected with nature and it just gives me of feeling of tranquility.

Now in the case of a wedding or baby shower for the party favors, you can also use a plant with the roots that would come in a water vase ready to be planted. This idea is great for the center piece and the party favors at the same time. I actually saw this in a wedding recently and it looked gorgeous! Guests love taking the flowers with them after weddings and so the guests at this wedding thought that it was the cutest way to take back with them a little piece of the new couple and the new life they are building together.

So, when we think of sustainability,I don’t want anybody thinking that there are limited options for having a sustainable event. The ideas are limitless and you can really get creative with it. Even if it’s one thing that you are doing to contribute back or help, it’s much better than nothing.

Another issue that I want to touch base with also is the use of animals for some events. For example, using doves for weddings. Any animal used for events are not really enjoying the process. They obviously have to be kept in cages or boxes, and it is very stressful for them. There are many negatives consequences when using animals, insects, etc. and doing just a little research beforehand would be help a lot!  So, next time we plan something, we need to remember to do it in a way that we are not hurting so much by avoiding little things like that.

I really hope everyone  enjoyed and considers some of the things that I’ve talked about in this post and sorry that it is so long!

With love,
Natalie