Sustainability

Making sure we and all of the vendors we work with have sustainable business practices is at the forefront of all of the events we host at Evergreen Gardens. Every decision we collectively make has an impact on our planet and the living creatures that inhabit it. As temporary stewards of this land, we feel responsible for its well-being. This means minimizing waste, recycling, composting, redistributing leftover food, using environmentally friendly gardening practices, and supporting local businesses who are also committed to sustainable business practices.

Partnering with companies like Ridwell, Ferndale Food Bank & Sustainable Connections also provides a community to continuously learn & grow our practices to further our commitment to providing a sustainable & socially responsible event space.

To ensure that future generations can survive and thrive in our world, we must make decisions that drive sustainability today.

Sustainability Best Practices

  • Go paperless - use evites or a website

    Use recycled paper

    Avoid glitter or plastic so invitations can be recycled

  • Choose vendors that align with your values

    Clearly communicate sustainability practices that are important to you

    Find vendors through Sustainability groups, like Sustainable Connections and Emerald Hour

  • Shop second hand - Astraea Bridal is a great consignment shop in Mount Vernon for wedding dresses or tuxes

    Rent tuxes or dresses

    Let the wedding party pick out their outfits so they will wear them again!

  • Work with your caterer to ensure there will not be too much extra food

    Avoid paper menus, use a chalkboard or QR code

    Provide compostable to-go containers for your guests to take extra food home

    Use real plates & cutlery and our glassware instead of plastic or compostable options

    Use kegs instead of cans/bottles

    Use our beverage containers for water & skip the plastic bottles

    Choose aluminum can options if you choose to provide single use containers

    Avoid straws and skewers

    Donate food - we can help! Ask us about our food recovery program.

  • Use ours- we have a lot of great decorations you can use and we are always adding to the collection!

    Use what you have on hand and avoid single use purchases

    Rent decorations from places like Cranberry Sky, Bellingham Rentals

  • Ask your florist to minimize the use of foam, tape and pins

    Compost your flowers at the end of the night. We have compost bins!

    Use only flowers that are in season

    Use local flowers

    Consider paper, wood or fabric flowers

  • Avoid branded items

    Ask for donations to your favorite charity instead of gifts

    Make a registry and ask your guests to adhere to it and ship to your home

    Create a QR code for cash donations for your honeymoon or for a big purchase

Sustaining Our Community

Sustaining and giving back to our community is also very important to us!

  • 5% of each event we book is donated to the Ferndale Food Bank where we also serve on the board and volunteer our time.

  • Each year we host a few non-profit events on a pro bono basis to support fundraising efforts for organizations aligned with our values.

Learn more & donate here