| The wedding favors are usually a last minute | | | | such as what kind of light they prefer, how often |
| thought of every bride. In the middle of planning | | | | they need to be watered, etc. |
| their whirlwind wedding plans, wedding favors may | | | | 5. Flower seedling packet favors. Why not |
| seem like a minor detail, but especially if you are | | | | purchase some personalized seed packets and fill |
| an eco-minded bride then there are lots of ideas | | | | them with your favorite type of flower or maybe |
| out there for simple, easy, earth-friendly wedding | | | | a type of flower you used on your wedding day? |
| favors that are still classy and elegant in their own | | | | Wildflower seedlings are also great because they |
| way. Here are some ideas to help you choose the | | | | don't require much attention and they can be |
| most creative, eco-friendly wedding favors for | | | | planted anywhere. |
| your reception. | | | | 6. Cup o' tea favors. You can purchase |
| | | | personalized packets of tea or you can buy |
| 1. Tree seedling favors. Did you know you could | | | | organic tea bags from your local super market or |
| buy tree seedlings from the Arbor Day | | | | health food store and put them in pretty little |
| Foundation for about $3.00? That's cheap when | | | | packages for added effect. There is nothing more |
| you consider how much you would spend on | | | | relaxing than a cup of great tea, and this is a |
| non-earth-friendly favors. The tree seedlings are | | | | favor everyone is sure to appreciate. |
| two years old and the come well packaged, so | | | | 7. Gift of scents favors. Another great idea is to |
| you don't have to worry about a mess. | | | | make satchels or potpourri bags full of organic |
| 2. Soy candle favors. If you are truly | | | | herbs. You can choose herbs like rosemary, |
| eco-conscience, then soy candles are much better | | | | lavender, or rose petals, or you can get creative |
| that paraffin or beeswax candles. They also have | | | | and create your own mix. You can attach a card |
| the advantage of burning cooler and longer, and | | | | to the bag that says your names, wedding date, |
| you can usually buy soy candles a lot cheaper | | | | and a brief history of your chosen herb and what |
| than any other type of candles. | | | | it represents. |
| 3. Handmade stationery set favors. Handmade | | | | 8. Charitable donation favors. Another great, |
| stationery can be purchased at many fine | | | | eco-friendly gift is to make a donation to a |
| stationery stores and they are made out of | | | | charity of your choice in honor of your guests. |
| biodegradable materials and many are made with | | | | Even if you just donate $1.00 per guest, your |
| wildflower seeds. | | | | donation could add up to anywhere from $100 to |
| 4. Small potted plant favors. Sending your guests | | | | $300 depending on the size of your guest list. You |
| home with a gift that just keeps on giving is the | | | | can find a list of great charities online or maybe |
| best type of favor. Visit a local nursery or | | | | ask around to friends and family and see if they |
| farmer's market and purchase small flowers or | | | | have any charities that hold a special meaning to |
| other plants and plant them in small pots. You can | | | | them. For instance if your grandmother has/had |
| even hand paint your names and wedding date on | | | | breast cancer, maybe you could make a donation |
| the pot to give it an added personal touch. You | | | | to the Susan B. Komen Foundation, or if children |
| may even consider attaching specific care | | | | tug at your heart strings, maybe you could make |
| instructions for the particular plant you've selected | | | | your donation to Feed the Children. |