Making a wedding or an event completely eco is a challenge. It seems no matter what you do, you could always do better.
While I am pleased that my go-green quest is progressing nicely, I have begun to encounter instances when I realize a 100% eco wedding is a bit idealistic... especially with a downtown Chicago venue.
Yes, you love downtown Chicago. But, you know, the more eco choice would be a farm.
Green guilt strikes again... just when the thing you just really, really, really want isn’t as eco as it could be...
So, here’s my take on green guilt and how to manage it.
1. Acknowledge that it’s actually a good thing.
Hey, it helps you think about each decision you’re making and if there’s any way you could make it better on the planet.
2. As far as your event goes, here’s my advice: Do the best you can.
My sister has this philosophy when it comes to healthy living:
The "80-20" Rule:
80% of the time she eats perfectly: fruits, veggies, lean protein.
20% of the time she splurges a little... but still tries to pick the "in-between" healthy & junk food option.
Try applying that philosophy to the “greening” your event as well.
If you can aim for 80% (or more) of the day to be eco, that’s fabulous and you deserve a big green thumbs up.
If you desperately have your heart set on a new wedding dress, or if the budget just isn’t allowing for organic linens, don’t beat yourself up. Just consider it the 20% of your event that may not be as eco as you would like. BUT, if you can find an "in-between" eco and non-eco alternative, that's your best bet.
For example, reusing those non-organic linens from a catering company is better than buying new ones. Or if the wedding dress is new, use the leftover material from your fitting to create hair accessories for you or your flower girls.
Just do the best you can with what you have, and know that it in the end, your decisions will be better for the Earth than having not listened to that eco-conscience at all.
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