While sending electronic invites is always the most eco-friendly option, as most of us know, sometimes a tangible invitation is the only way to go. Whether it be a wedding or an elegant gala, certain events simply call for a paper invite. Lucky for us (and the environment!) companies are sprouting up all over the place that offer sustainably made cards that guarantee you won’t be cutting down any trees when you send out your next event invites. Not only are they green, but these paper choices are gorgeous and unique!

Backwards Prints

Handmade by Laguna Beach designer Brynne Cogorno, all Backward Print’s cards are made of tree-free Lokta pulp and embedded with a blend of 15 different wildflower seeds. Once your event has passed, the recipients of your invitation can literally plant their card and have a beautiful pot of flowers sprout within weeks. From custom invitations to holiday cards and thank you notes, Backward Prints can design anything you can dream.

Wiley Valentine

For a more traditional letterpress invitation, Orange County based company, Wiley Valentine offers a variety of beautiful sustainable invites made from either 100% recycled paper or 100% cotton. Committed to environmental sustainability, the company has also incorporated green practices into business such as reusing all of their 100% recycled fax papers and shredding all mock-ups and misprints to reuse in their packaging materials. Wiley Valentine offers an array of pre-made collections on their website (as well as local retailers) that can all be customized to fit your individual event needs.

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