1. Sustainable Designs & Events
A walkthrough with Fleurology Designs
Alyssa Ferguson, CF
Owner Fleurology Designs
“Locally Sourced & Crafted with Love”

2. Learn from a florist and event Planner perspective…
Venues
Accent Materials
Catering
Décor
Florals
The low hanging fruit
More advanced steps
Questions for your vendors & customers

3. Venue Simple Steps to Take- When is your event… Daytime or Nighttime?
Is the venue using energy efficient light bulbs?
Use only compost and/or recycling bins at event
Advanced Steps to Take-
Is the venue energy/sustainability certified (LEED, energy star, etc.)?
Zero to minimal use of paper
Is the venue a restored building or us reclaimed materials?

4. Tickets, Nametags & Party Favors
Simple Steps to Take-
Avoid paper handouts
Use re-usable nametag holders
Consider eliminating favors/ welcome gifts altogether
Advanced Steps to Take-
Go Digital
Select gifts/ favors that guests will re-use
Are favors/ gifts purchased USA made, fair trade, organic or made from recycled goods?

5. Caterer & Bartending Simple Steps to Take-
Re-usable or compostable server ware
Avoid individual beverages
Coordinate what to do with left over food
Advanced Steps to Take-
Source organic and local food
Use a “Green”/ Sustainable Caterer
Inform Caterer, Servers and Venue of your request for composting and recyclables

6. Décor Simple Steps to Take- Start by asking:
Is this product made from reclaimed materials?
Can I reuse or recycle it?
If I only us it once, is it biodegradable?
Advanced Steps to Take-
Use products that are reclaimed and have low VOC paint
Create re-usable signage
Think of better ways for guest seating

7. Florals Simple Steps to Take-
Use vases and containers made from recycled materials
If possible use plants as centerpieces
Source fresh cut flowers from local growers
Advanced Steps to Take-
Ask florist to use biodegradable floral foam, containers, and other materials
After event what will you do with centerpieces?