We know that piecing together the perfect welcome gifts for your guests can seem a little daunting – especially if you’re determined to make those gifts as eco-friendly as possible. Sure, we can all toss some trinkets in a basket and call it good, but sourcing products that are thoughtful, useful and also happen to make Mother Earth happy? Sooo worth it. See three steps to an easier, greener hello below.
Any wedding guest ever will tell you that water is an absolute necessity – and if you are planning the party of the century (like we know you are), you’ll want to make this your number one priority. Our latest obsession, Boxed Water, totally checks this off the list and does it in a way that looks stunning and is also good for the planet. Think 100% recyclable packaging produced with paper that is sourced from well-managed forests. Yep, no BPAs or phthalates in sight. Plus, it goes through an 8-step purification process, so after all the dancing and bopping around town your guests will be doing for the entire weekend, they can sit back and rehydrate with some of the best water ever. It makes our hearts happy just thinking about it.
Going green means reducing that carbon footprint as much as possible and shopping locally is a really great way to do it. It’s also a no-brainer, really, since your welcome basket should be filled with items that will give your guests a sneak peek at your weekend itinerary. We suggest sourcing products from your favorite hot spots (like candles or wine) and also filling those baskets with items your city is known for, like huckleberry jam or honey from the local farmer’s market. Can’t get everything right on Main Street or want to include some faves that aren’t local? No problem – your welcomes should include items that are special to you as a couple, too. Just remember to use vendors that keep that carbon footprint to a minimum.
Welcome gifts are the very first impression your guests will have of your entire celebration, so it’s important to get it right. That means skipping all of those throw-away items that fill up your baskets easily (but don’t really have much meaning) and tapping into your environmentally-conscious self by choosing products you know your guests will actually use. Bonus points for including goodies they can reuse, repurpose and recycle. Think your fave bottle of champagne, candles in ceramic jars they can fill with a tea light later and Boxed Water, which can totally be used as a vase for all of those leftover flowers post-reception, and then sent off to the recycling bin later.
Ready to dive into those eco-friendly welcome baskets your guests will never stop talking about? Start with Boxed Water. It tastes good, is good to the earth and comes in three different sizes, so it will fit whatever presentation you need it to. Trust us… it truly is better.
Water: Boxed Water Is Better