If you’re one of the many brides planning summer nuptials, these green wedding essentials will ensure your special day is easy on Mother Nature. From biodegradable dresses to compostable veils, it’s easy for eco brides to look their best, but you'll find far more than fashion here. We've also selected green furniture, decor, gifts and even an Earth-friendly option for your wedding cake.
If you’re looking to tie the knot in an eco-friendly manner, look no further than these green wedding essentials.
34 Green Wedding Essentials
From Compostable Veils to Biodegradable Dresses & Flat-Pack Decor:
Marissa Brassfield — Mar 3, 2010 — Eco
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Wedding Ring Tattoos
From Hitch Date Digits to Inked “I Do” Finger Scribbles
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Biodegradable Enviro-Clothing
Bamboo Couture By Anna Cohen is Eco-Friendly
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Blow-Up Wedding Gowns
Daisy the Balloon Artist Creates Fancy Inflatable Dresses
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DIY Clothing Gone Wrong
10 Brutal Bridal and Prom Fashions
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Garbage Wedding Gowns
The Plastic Bag Wedding Dress by Amorphose
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Rubber Wedding Gowns
A Dress Made of 1400 Rubber Gloves
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Brooch Bouquets
Fantasy Floral Designs Creates Vintage-Loving Alternative for Brides
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Quilted Eco Couture
Gary Harvey's New York Green Fashion Week Debut
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Eco-Friendly Underwear
The Bra Bag
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Paper Wedding Dresses
Ann Kagawa Lee Wins Contest With Fashion Forward Toiletries
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Chic Flat-Packed Weddings
Check Out These Sustainable Wedding Decorations
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Papercraft Headwear
Katsuya Kamo Completes Chanel's Spring 2009 Look With Copy Paper Tiaras
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Toilet Paper Gowns
White Cashmere Collection: A Touch of Pink
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Incredible DIY Couture
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Collection 2010 is a Fashionista's Dream
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Biodegradable Garbage Bags
Combat Plastic Waste With the Green Genius Trash Bags
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Edible Furniture
Biodegradable Starch Chair by Max Lamb
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Disposable Wedding Cakes
Credit Crunch Bridal Baked Goods for Rent
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Green Brides
Earth-Friendly Wedding Gowns
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Edible Dishes
Biodegradable Picnic Ware
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Living Tree Gifts
Seedlings Stand in for Traditional Wedding Favors and Party Gifts
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Edible Wedding Decor
Tomatoes as Centerpieces
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Conflict-Free Diamond Designs
Ruff & Cut Eco-Friendly Jewelry
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Plantable Packaging
Spruce Trees Sprout from Pangea Organics Boxes
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Biodegradable Flower Pots
Graine De Pot
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Biodegradable Umbrella
The Bamboo Brelli
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Edible Art Arrangements
Janina Loeve Combines Love of Interiors With Food Design
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Plantable Gift Tags
Santa Claus Goes Green
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Disposable Cotton Underwear
Briefly Biodegradable Undies Can Save the Day
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Non-Floral Bouquets
Refinerii Offers Bejeweled Bunches of Salvaged Metal for Brides
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Plantable Journals
Botanical Paperworks Has Boxes, Cards and Gifts That Bloom
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Eco Wrapping With Fabric
Furoshiki Uses Colored Cloth, Not Paper
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Living Greeting Cards
'The Amazing Pop-Up Garden' Includes The Gift of Life
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Biodegradable Footwear
Eco-Friendly Pumps By Sergio Rossi Made of Recycled Leather
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Multi-Material Home Composters
The Conceptual 'Toggle' Compost Bin Accepts Food Waste and Paper
Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Biodegradable Undergarments
Sparepair's Underwear are Crafted from Eco-Friendly Fabric
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
Speedy Countertop Composters
The Airthereal Revive Electric Kitchen Composter is Easy to Use
Collaborative Limited-Edition Holiday Collections
Aveda & Altuzarra Partner for an Exciting Launch
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules
The Ssense Bridal 2.0 Collection Celebrates Unconventional Style
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Eco-Conscious Sugarcane Bras
Walmart Launches a New Sugarcane-Derived Lingerie Collection
Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs
The 'Couch in an Envelope' is Modular and 100% Recyclable
Eco-Friendly Waterless Composting Toilets
Harvest Moon Introduces the Luna Compost Toilet
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
Bio-Alloy Jackets
Earthletica & Modern Meadow Developed the Bronte Jacket
Plastic-Free Laundry Bundles
Superbee's Eco Laundry Kit Features Sustainable Cleaning Essentials
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Sustainable Dishwashing Sets
This Zero Waste Dishwashing Starter Set Includes 3 Products
Compostable Sheet Mask Sets
ESW Beauty Introduces the Pastel Bloom Sheet Mask Set
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Compostable Fragrance Caps
EAUSO VERT Created Industry-First Sustainable Fragrance Packaging
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Statement-Making Bridal Veils
Madison Chamberlain Makes Colorful, Non-Traditional Wedding Veils
Back-To-School Beauty Kits
ESW Beauty Launches the Glow Getter Kit
Compostable Tea Bags
DAVIDsTEA is Taking a Significant Step Towards Sustainability
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
Sustainable Singaporean Skincare
Belle Femme Offers Inclusive and Accessible Skincare Solutions
Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
Biodegradable Stretch Denim
Candiani Denim's Stretch Denim is Fully Natural & Biodegradable
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
All-Paper Perfume Boxes
Ffern’s Made-to-Order Fragrances are Packaged in Biodegradable Boxes
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Fully Compostable Food Packaging
ETG ECO GREEN Unveils a New Line of 100% Compostable Products
Wedding Fragrance Duos
Kayali Created Complementary Scents to Wear on a Special Day
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Eco-Products' WorldView Containers are Foodsafe and Microwavable
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Wedding Fashion Pop-Ups
The Shein Love Chapel Officiates Couples' Commitment Ceremonies
Biodegradable Banana Bark Bags
FOReT Creates Sustainable, Plant-Based Fully Biodegradable Bags
Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Packs
Steeped Coffee Leads a Movement Against Non-Recyclable Pods
Compostable Food Packaging Brands
Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Wellness-Focused Meditative Gift Sets
b, halfmoon Presents Its Fall/Winter 2024 Collection
Private Label Compostable Cutlery
Walmart Great Value Compostable Cutlery is Affordable
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Microbial Home Composters
Reencle Gravity Launched During CES 2024
Sustainable Bamboo Home Goods
Ettitude Uses Bamboo Lyocell to Create Sustainable Home Products
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Home-Compostable Coffee Carts
Nespresso Launches Compostable Paper Coffee Capsules
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Understated Linen Apparel
The Organic Linen Shirt Dress from Good For Sunday is Effortlessly Chic
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups
The BioPak Beer BioCup is Targeted Towards Stadiums and More
Bioplastic-Made Home Interiors
Natural Material Studio Presents the White Utopia Installation
Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings
The First-Ever Chaco Wedding Invites Nature-Loving Couples to Tie the Knot
One-Stop Wedding Shops
The A&F Wedding Shop Fulfils the Fashion Needs of Brides, Guests & More
Eco-First 3D Filaments
Compost3D is a Leader in Eco-Friendly Filaments for 3D Printing
Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers
BC Softwear's New Slipper Design Uses Eco-Friendly Materials
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Sleek PFAS-Free Packaging
Celebration Packaging Unveils PFAS-Free Enviroware Compostable Packaging
Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry
Erin Tracy Bridal and Fine Jewelery is Perfect for the Holidays
Plastic-Free Body Moisturizers
Slo Naturals' Moisturizing Body Stick Comes in Compostable Paper
Compostable Film Packaging
The Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company Adopted Futamura's NatureFlex Film
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
Sustainable Laundry Packaging
Ecover Launches the Laundry Capsules with Eco-Friendly Packaging
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Ultra-Short Wedding Dresses
ROTATE's Wedding SS24 Collection Feature Short Hemlines and Open Backs
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Bamboo-Based Sustainable Toiletries
'Caboo' Offers Wipes and Papers Made with Soft Bamboo
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Little White Bridal Dresses
David's Bridal Has Launched 'The 8 Dress Edit' Collection
Plastic-Free Solid Cosmetics
ATTITUDE's Solid Makeup Line is Housed in Biodegradable Packaging
FSC-Backed Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Launches Wooden Cutlery for Food Service Applications
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
Intuitive Countertop Composters
The Vego Kitchen Composter Enhances Home Gardening
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Biodegradable Menstrual Pads
C is an Eco-Friendly Feminine Care Brand Founded by Two Saudi Sisters
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
On-the-Go Wine Accessories
Out of the Woods Presents the Ultimate Wine Bundle
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Bridal Skincare Sets
The Face Planner Curates 30-Day and Three-Month Skincare Rituals
Plastic-Free Kitchen Paper Towels
Betterway's Bamboo Paper Towels Are Compostable and Dye-Free
Festival Season Survival Kits
The Cheeky Panda Festival Essentials Bundle is Sustaianble
Sustainable Brush Sets
Me Mother Earth Boasts Multipurpose Wood and Plant Fiber Cleaning Brushes
Compostable Berry Packaging Materials
The Elliott ECHO Pads are 100% Plastic-Free
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
One-Stop-Shop Bridal Boutiques
LoversLand Has Everything Wedding-Related in One Marketplace
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
User-Friendly Kitchen Composters
Compost Genie is a Simple Solution for First-Time Composters
Plantable Phone Cases
The iGreen Cover Sprouts Flowers and Herbs When Planted After Use
Pre-Loved Wedding Hubs
eBay is Meeting the Growing Demand for Secondhand Bridalwear
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Wedding Budgeting Tools
The Knot Budget Advisor Helps Couples Make Realistic Estimates
Bohemian Wedding Ensembles
BHLDN and Free People Launch a Variety of Bohemian Bridesmaids Dresses
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Sustainability-Focused Home Decor
Williams-Sonoma GreenRow Has Items for the Whole Home
Plant-Based Household Products
The Paperbird BLUE Range Now Includes a Variety of Additional Items
Biodegradable Nail Polishes
Re:soil Nail Polishes are All-Natural and Water-Based
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Sustainable Pooja Products
Kalyanamm's New Line of Pooja Essentials is Eco-Friendly and Vegan
Digital Wedding Platforms
Lovebird Fuses the Convenience of Digital with the Beauty of Print
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Bridal Nail Polish Ranges
The Lights Lacquer Something Borrowed Bridal Nail Collection is Elegant
Wedding-Themed Care Products
Bath and Body Works' Wedding Collection is in Celebration of Nuptials
Wedding Shopping Experience Partnerships
Bella Bridesmaids Partners with Something Borrowed Blooms
Rentable Wedding Florals
Something Borrowed Blooms Offers a Cost-Effective Alternative
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Eco-Conscious Workshop Experiences
Six Senses Vana Celebrates Environment Day with its Earth Lab
Sustainable Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Unveils Its New Compostable Wooden Cutlery
Seamless Wedding Planners
The Nook Theory Wedding Planner Makes Wedding Planning Fun & Easy
Eco-Minded Bridal Styles
Eastman and Reformation Unveil a New Sustainable Bridal Capsule
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
The Stylish Bride Aims to Alleviate Wedding Day Anxieties with This Kit
Curated Wedding Marketplaces
Minted Weddings Marketplace is a Destination for Decor, Gifts & More
Sustainable Vertically Grown Lettuce
Coop Debuts a Vertically Farmed Lettuce with Compostable Bags
Digital Wedding Registry Services
Etsy Announces its 'Create a Wedding Registry' Feature
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Summer-Ready Organic Apparel
Priyankara Launches a Sustainable Organic Cotton Collection