By Ellen Moore

These days, the "in" color is green! You might have done a complete environmentally friendly makeover in your life or you might be making small changes a little at a time. Either way, you are wondering how to incorporate elegance, your theme, and "green" into your wedding plans. Don't worry; there are many ways to make your wedding extra special and environmentally friendly.

Here are a few "green" wedding favor and decoration ideas:

When it comes to eco-friendly wedding favors, you can't go wrong with anything plantable. Place seed balls or packets of wildflower seeds in elegant pretty favor paper bags for a wedding favor that will delight your guests as well as the birds and bees.

Keep your guests cool at an outdoor wedding with fans made from natural fibers. For a sweet treat at the reception put some mints, Jordan Almonds, or chocolates in biodegradable favor boxes.

Fill birds nests made of twigs with colorful jelly beans, put a few tiny soy candles in mini flower pots, and group together vases of fresh cut flowers and fresh fruits for a natural centerpiece.

Of course, the greenest wedding favor is one that doesn't end up in the trash. So, give a practical wedding gift favor that keeps on giving. Whimsical tea infuser, measuring spoons, cooking cutters, ice cream scoops, and more can be cherished and used by your wedding guests for many years to come.

When it is time to head to your honeymoon destination, use fresh rose petals or bird seed as an alternative to confetti or rice.

Beginning your life with the one you love is a day to remember. Preserving the world in which you live is an investment in the future.

Cherished Gifts & Favors has a unique selection of elegant plantable wedding favors. To view their entire line, visit CherishedGiftFavors.com.

Menorah Cookie Favors
Menorah Cookie Favors
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Fairytale Shoe Candle Wedding Favors
Fairytale Shoe Candle Wedding Favors
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Oh So Trendy Pink Purse Luggage Tag Party Favors
Oh So Trendy Pink Purse Luggage Tag Party Favors
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Autumn Elegance Laser Cut Fall Leaf Favor Box (Set of 24)
Autumn Elegance Laser Cut Fall Leaf Favor Box (Set of 24)
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Welcome Home Baby Blue 3 Piece Layette Set Baby Boy Gift
Welcome Home Baby Blue 3 Piece Layette Set Baby Boy Gift
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Signature Picture Frame with Engraved Photo Mat
Signature Picture Frame with Engraved Photo Mat
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Wedding Reception Gift Card Holder And Money Box
Wedding Reception Gift Card Holder And Money Box
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Etched Drinking Glasses Personalized Groomsmen Gifts (Set of 4)
Etched Drinking Glasses Personalized Groomsmen Gifts (Set of 4)
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Good Wishes Heart Glass Coasters Wedding Favors
Good Wishes Heart Glass Coasters Wedding Favors
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