Reduced carbon footprint fetes Hosting an incredible wedding while also reducing the carbon footprint is on trend in 2017. For food and flowers, opt for in season and locally sourced. Earth-friendly invitations can be made by printing with soy-based inks on recycled paper. For place cards, forget the paper and have a calligrapher write each guest's name on stones that can be kept as personalised favours afterwards. Once the guests have gone home, don't throw out the flowers. Donate them to a hospital or nursing home to spread joy to others.
Ask for what you really want From cash to camping gear and even museum memberships, couples can ask for just about anything today – including supporting a cause close to their hearts. Charity registries are on the rise and couples can register for a charity on TheKnot.com. For each gift purchased, The Knot will donate to their chosen cause.