{"id":12560,"date":"2019-06-25T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T18:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwgnm.wordpress.com\/?p=12560"},"modified":"2020-06-26T15:27:24","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T15:27:24","slug":"zero-waste-wedding-5-ways-to-get-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/25\/zero-waste-wedding-5-ways-to-get-there\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero-Waste Wedding: 5 Ways to Get There"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you know anything about your New Mexico Perfect Wedding Guide<\/a> team, then you know we love two things. One, New Mexico<\/em>; two, weddings<\/em>. Which seems pretty obvious, but it really is as simple as that.<\/p>\n

Only, our love for New Mexico transcends an affection for the rich cultures, venerable mesas and mountains, and traditional architecture that surrounds us. There’s a foundation of respect for our home that supports the love we feel for all of those beautiful and inspiring New Mexican features. So, in our small ways, we try very hard to preserve the perfection of our wild state.<\/p>\n

Whether it be through recycling, supporting local, or educating our community, each little step culminates to make a powerful act of love for New Mexico. Though of course, we adore weddings as much as we do our state, so combining values to create a zero-waste wedding that uplifts our local community<\/a>, creates a killer party, and offers some kindness back to the land — does it get much better than that?<\/p>\n

Chances are, if you’re reading about how to incorporate zero-waste principles into your wedding, then you know it really doesn’t<\/em> get better than that. Before we jump in though, give your self a little pat on the back for taking extra steps to support your community by booking local vendors<\/a> and reducing the waste your wedding creates. Every little thing counts!<\/p>\n

So — after consulting with the local wedding professionals<\/a> who are experts in their respective crafts — we’ve pulled together 5 simple tips to reduce waste at your wedding in New Mexico! Because we all get to enjoy the landscapes around us, let’s do our best to make sure the generations after us get to enjoy them, too.<\/p>\n

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1. All reusable, all the time.<\/h2>\n
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Whether you’re having a small, intimate elopement, or inviting every single cousin, people will come expecting to eat at your wedding. Eating as a group, as lovely and communal as it can be, also offers up a lot of waste if you use single-use materials.<\/p>\n

Luckily, with local and environmentally-conscious catering companies like Cafe Venture<\/a> or Blue Plate Catering<\/a>, you can have all reusable serving ware! Think cloth napkins, silverware, ceramic plates<\/strong>, and the like. Not only will this give your wedding a higher-end vibe, but all these things can be washed and reused after your wedding, instead of sitting in a landfill for the next several hundred years.<\/p>\n

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If the local catering company <\/a>you’re working with doesn’t offer reusable serving ware, linens, and china like these guys do, then don’t fret! Thrift stores can still be your best friend. Grab vintage, reusable silverware and dishes, and pull it all off with an eclectic, artistic vibe. Then afterwards, you can give away the thrifted materials, or just donate them right back!<\/p>\n

If you go this route, be sure to communicate with your caterer<\/a> ahead of time, so no wires get crossed on the day of your wedding.<\/p>\n

2. Power in the Flowers<\/h2>\n