Some brides lust after the $15,000 designer dress, the caterer with three Michelin stars, and the resort destination venue—and some of us are much happier with a low-key backyard wedding, complete with a vintage lace ensemble, homemade sweet tea, and plenty of dancing with good friends through the night. For those of us who crave a thriftier, more sustainable option, recycled decor is where it’s at. These DIYs help you not only maintain your wedding’s low-fi aesthetic, but also reuse items that might have otherwise been lost to the trash. That bumps up your event’s eco-footprint, making it the perfect opportunity to celebrate both your love for your betrothed—and the environment. Paper Flower Bouquets Unfortunately, fresh florals don’t exactly hold the best record for sustainability. Most flowers are flown in from exotic locales, so they burn up plenty of oil in their path to the florist’s shop. But if you’re willing to get a little creative, there are tons of offbeat alternatives. This lovely little tutorial, for instance, teaches you how to turn old books into fodder for an impressive, gasp-worthy bouquet. Upcycled Pallet Sign Every rustic girl knows the power of pallets—they’re a DIYer’s secret ingredient to add […]
