{"id":8979,"date":"2021-02-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osiddevelopment.flywheelstaging.com\/green-oceanside-wedding-celebrating-in-eco-friendly-style\/"},"modified":"2024-04-04T15:57:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T22:57:31","slug":"green-oceanside-wedding-celebrating-in-eco-friendly-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitoceanside.org\/blog\/green-oceanside-wedding-celebrating-in-eco-friendly-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Oceanside Wedding: Zero Waste Wedding Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Zero Waste Wedding Tips<\/h3>

If you\u2019re passionate about the environment, here are ways to make your wedding more eco-friendly in Oceanside.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Choose invitations made from recycled paper and select vegetable base dyes. Reduce the amount of paper you use and ditch the inner envelope by having your guests RSVP online. Of course, you could send out evites if you\u2019re not worried about the etiquette police. In San Diego, check out\u00a0Green Field Paper<\/a>, creating eco-friendly papers with a purpose.<\/p>

Find a venue that fits your style so you don\u2019t need to do over-the-top decorations. Use lighting or reusable fabric to add that special touch, but paper tissue products like Chinese lanterns and pom poms should be reconsidered.\u00a0 Also, ask your venue what steps they take to help reduce, reuse, recycle as well as water conservation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Visit your local resale shop and find fun mismatched vases, jars, and tins to hold flowers that are currently in-season and purchased from your local organic grower. Avoid over Pinteresting your wedding and leave out items like fabric pennants (unless made from scrap material) and disposable tulle.\u00a0 Absolutely NO Balloons. #balloonsblow<\/p>

Rent washable place settings, flatware, glassware and linens or go for the eclectic look and buy china in all different patterns from a resale store. Don\u2019t forget to consider your barware too as anything thrown away goes into our landfills.<\/p>

There are local caterers that are paving the way for farm to table cuisine. This means that they\u2019re going the extra mile to make sure that all of their ingredients are locally sourced.\u00a0O\u2019side Kitchen Collaborative<\/a> is a leader in eco-friendly catering and supports zero waste efforts by partnering with local farms and food businesses. They divert and rescue fresh produce and work them into their menus! Their goal is to provide the community with clear direction keeping healthy food on peoples\u2019 plates and out of the landfill!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Consider edible favors like chocolates or caramels, or something that can be planted like seeds or succulents, but make sure to forego the cute packaging, labels and ribbons. Look for handcrafted items like candles made from soy wax, scented with essential oils, or 100% natural handmade soaps.<\/p>

You could also have a donation station where instead of the guests leaving with a favor, they choose a charity where you\u2019ll donate in their name. So instead of paying $3 for a favor, you\u2019re donating $3 to one of your favorite causes.\u00a0Check out this \u201cHow to\u201d by the Off-Beat Bride<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This one seems obvious, but it\u2019s often overlooked. Many venues only have a single dumpster and aren\u2019t taking the time to recycle. This is especially true if your caterer is required to take the trash off-site. Do not assume recycling is being done. You must ask everyone involved and be sure they understand that how we treat the planet is important to us all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It isn\u2019t pretty, but approximately 40% of San Diego\u2019s landfill is organic material, including food scraps. This leads to an increase in methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. In contrast, composting this material creates a valuable soil enhancer that replenishes depleted soils, protects against erosion, can replace synthetic fertilizers and helps retain water. Composting our organics protects air, water and soil quality. Learn about composting and more ways to recycle during Oceanside\u2019s Earth Month Celebration<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something reused. Shopping at estate sales or stores that deal in estate jewelry is a fun way to help the environment. \u00a0Who doesn\u2019t love a good treasure hunt? Check out our fun boutique and resale stores in Oceanside<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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