It's worth noting that by 'average,' we mean weddings with 100 guests; those who have invited more would almost certainly generate tremendous volumes of rubbish. To put it another way, all of the cutlery, glasses, decorations and other items will remain around for centuries.

The good news is that modern couples are becoming more environmentally conscientious in their wedding planning. They're saying "no" to brand-new gowns and "yes" to conscious fashion, and they're exchanging single-use plastics for sustainable, plant-based materials. Couples have pledged to marry with a focus on sustainability.

Are you proposing or planning to tie the knot in 2022? With these eco-friendly ideas, you can throw a party that your guests will remember for the rest of their lives:

1. Engagement Rings from the Past

Want to be self-sustaining from the start? Propose to your love with a lab-grown promise ring or engagement ring set with sustainable jewels. Although lab-created diamonds are man-made, they imitate genuine rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and other gemstones. In addition, lab-grown stones are a fraction of the price of genuine gems.

If you don't want to wear lab-grown rings, choose vintage rings, which are less expensive and more environmentally friendly.

2. Environment-Friendly Confetti

While showering the newlyweds with confetti as they walk down the aisle appears to be enjoyable, store-bought confetti is harmful to the environment. Confetti may appear harmless, but keep in mind that it is made of plastic, which can take thousands of years to decay. It will not only pollute the environment, but it will also endanger marine life.

Here's a party-planning tip: replace the microplastics with homemade confetti. Natural confetti is manufactured from environmentally safe materials like paper, petals, or even leaves. You may then shower the pair with as much confetti as you wish!

3. E-Invitations

Try emailing invitations instead of sending them. Electronic invitations or e-invites are not only inexpensive (sometimes free), but they also ensure that your guests get your invitation. Because emails are sent in real-time, there will be no delays or mix-ups.

It's also an easier method to keep track of RSVPs. You'll be able to obtain a more exact count of attendees and keep track of who's going where. You'll know who to expect and won't have to deal with folks who show up unexpectedly.

If there are any updates, all you must do is send another email to your guests. You should notify them as soon as possible so that they may change their schedules. They won't have to wait until the last minute to find out that the date has been changed or that a new venue has been found.

4. Second-hand Dresses

Accept the second-hand dress. Brides are increasingly preferring second-hand or hand-me-down gowns to brand-new gowns. There's no use in spending on a single-wear gown for the eco-conscious bride; after all, they'll only wear it once (or they hope to, anyway).

But the issue isn't the clothes themselves. The bride will not discard them after they have been worn. The issue is that many materials are wasted throughout the manufacturing process. That's a lot of waste for something that will only be worn once.

Pro tip: Even if you are considering a second-hand dress, make sure you buy new shoes from Avalia Shoes. We assure the best style at the best price.

5. Dried flowers

Forget about utilising actual flowers as your wedding centrepiece. Decorate the venue with dried flowers as an option. Not only do dried flowers rarely require water, but they are also long-lasting and may be utilised to decorate future celebrations.

Unlike fresh flowers, which fade in ten days, dried flowers survive around a year and can be treasured as a remembrance. Consider adorning the tables with beautiful dried flowers and providing them as wedding favours to the guests.

Use dried flowers in the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets if feasible. Because dried flowers require little care, the bride-to-be won't have to worry about her bouquet fading away. The flowers also serve as lovely souvenirs for the bridal party.