Sustainability
HoneyHill partners with a local company called Tree Trust and for every wedding HoneyHill Full or Partial plans, we donate a tree in your honor. This is such a special partnership and one that truly makes a difference in our local community. Greener Futures is a program through Tree Trust that “transforms lives and landscapes by engaging people to build skills for meaningful careers, inspiring people to plant trees, and making our community a greener, healthier place to live.” Here are HoneyHill, we care about creating a more sustainable local wedding industry and this starts with choosing vendors who care about it too. We are so happy and honored you are here!
If you are looking to create a fun and epic wedding reception entrance or exit think about using eco-confetti or an alternative including, bird seed, dried lilac or flowers or leaf cut outs.
Guest Attire: As a guest at a wedding, borrow or alternate clothes with friends, neighbors, thrift or find alternatives to purchasing a new dress for every wedding you attend
Hire florists who use sustainable methods and stay away from floral foam. There are many florists who grow flowers on their own!
Thrifting is a great way to find previously loved items. From candlesticks and centerpieces, to rehearsal dinner dresses and jewelry, you can give something another life for your wedding. *Disclaimer: Do not underestimate the difficulty of thrifting and transporting all of these items on the day of your wedding. Look for smaller pieces you can incorporate into your day.
At a bachelorette party spend your money wisely and locally on small businesses in the area! Stay at family owned bed and breakfast. Do not overdo it on decor or gifts, the best gift is time well spent together!
Reuse, recycle and rethink your centerpieces: fruit, edible centerpieces, potted plants, etc.
Use real glassware! Between your rehearsal dinner, getting ready, water, cocktial hour and dinner there are thousands of cups being used. Something as simple as purchasing or renting reusable items makes a huge difference in overall wedding waste!
Use pieces of your dress for future use, donate your dress to a good cause, alter and reuse on your honeymoon
Give your wedding flowers another life and make someones day by donating what you will not reuse. Think about donating your flowers to a children's hospital, women's shelter or local nursing home
Support your local artists or save paper by sending your save the dates via email.
Takeaway gifts? Think about small businesses who could benefit from your business. Local honey, coffee beans, handmade crafts, tea, soaps, the options are endless.
Hire a vendor team that prioritizes reducing waste and uses sustainable practices.
Partner with Catering companies that will compost, recycle and possibly use any leftover food so as to limit waste as much as possible.
Honeymoon: Think about spending your money at local businesses if possible and choose sustainable transportation.
Think about booking rooms at a bed and breakfast for out of town family and friends.
Filling up your registry: Think about how you would like to fill your home. Limit plastic and go for lifetime items. If you do not need to fill your home, think about asking people to donate to your favorite local charity.