Planning a beautiful wedding or family event doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment. As more people embrace sustainable lifestyles, eco-friendly event planning is growing in popularity — and The Legacy Center in Edmonton, Alberta is the perfect place to host a green celebration. With our versatile, self-decorating venue rental options, you can create a stunning atmosphere using mindful, earth-friendly decorations that reduce waste and reflect your values.
Whether you’re hosting a wedding, anniversary party, birthday party, baby shower, or cultural gathering, here’s your guide to eco-friendly decoration ideas for events at The Legacy Center.
🌿 Why Choose Eco-Friendly Decorations?
Eco-conscious décor helps minimize the environmental impact of your event while still delivering a stylish and personalized experience. From reducing single-use plastic to supporting local artisans, green décor choices align with both modern design trends and sustainability goals.
Benefits of eco-friendly decorations include:
- Lower environmental footprint
- Support for local Edmonton businesses and artists
- Cost savings from reusable or repurposed materials
- Unique, thoughtful aesthetics
🎉 Top Eco-Friendly Decoration Ideas for Events at The Legacy Center
- Reusable & Repurposed Decor Items
Instead of buying new single-use decorations, look for items that can be reused, rented, or upcycled.
- Fabric Banners & Backdrops: Use natural cotton, linen, or muslin banners instead of plastic signage. These can be painted or printed with your event name or theme and reused for future celebrations.
- Vintage & Thrifted Accents: Visit Edmonton thrift stores or Facebook Marketplace for second-hand treasures like vases, candle holders, and frames. Add your own creative touch and keep them for future events.
- Rentals Over Buying: Work with local event rental companies to borrow elegant items like table runners, chairs, centerpieces, and arches. It’s waste-free and stress-free.
- Sustainable Florals & Greenery
Flowers are timeless, but conventional arrangements can involve pesticides, shipping emissions, and single-use materials. Here’s how to green your floral game:
- Buy Local & Seasonal: Choose flowers grown locally in Alberta, such as peonies, wildflowers, or sunflowers (seasonal availability varies). Support Edmonton-area flower farms or local florists who focus on sustainability.
- Potted Plants or Herbs: Decorate with potted ferns, succulents, or herbs in clay pots. Guests can take them home as favors or you can reuse them at home.
- Dried Flowers & Grasses: Pampas grass, wheat, and lavender offer a rustic, elegant aesthetic and can be reused across events.
Tip: Avoid floral foam (also known as oasis), as it’s non-biodegradable and harmful to the environment.
- Eco-Friendly Table Settings
Your guest tables are a prime area to show off sustainable style.
- Cloth Linens: Use reusable cloth tablecloths and napkins rather than disposable paper or plastic. Earth-tone fabrics like beige, sage, or rust blend beautifully with The Legacy Center’s neutral palette.
- Compostable or Reusable Dinnerware: Choose real plates and cutlery when possible. If disposables are needed, opt for bamboo, palm leaf, or compostable PLA materials.
- Upcycled Centerpieces: Fill glass jars with wildflowers, tea lights, or dried botanicals. Mason jars, wine bottles, or tin cans can be painted or wrapped in burlap for a rustic-chic look.
- Lighting That’s Easy on the Planet
The right lighting transforms a space—and it can be sustainable too.
- LED Candles & Lights: LED lights use less energy and last longer. Use warm-toned LED string lights, fairy lights, or battery-operated tea lights for soft ambiance.
- Solar-Powered Lanterns: Perfect for an outdoor courtyard or entryway setting at The Legacy Center.
- Second-Hand Chandeliers or Lamps: Create a dramatic effect using refurbished or rented light fixtures.
- Eco-Conscious Signage & Stationery
Guide your guests in style with signage that’s as sustainable as it is charming.
- Wooden Chalkboards: A great alternative to printed signs. Write your welcome message, seating chart, or bar menu with chalk or liquid chalk pens.
- Recycled Paper Stationery: If you’re printing menus, place cards, or programs, choose 100% recycled or seed paper that guests can plant later.
- Digital Invitations & QR Codes: Go paperless where possible! Use wedding websites or QR codes to share event details.
- Personalized Eco-Friendly Favors
If you’re offering take-home favors, consider gifts that are useful, sustainable, and meaningful.
- Seed Packets or Plantable Paper: Let guests grow wildflowers or herbs at home.
- Mini Jars of Local Honey or Jam: Support Edmonton beekeepers or small food artisans while offering something sweet.
- Handmade Soaps or Candles: Choose locally made, eco-conscious products wrapped in recycled paper.
- Waste-Free Dessert & Beverage Bars
Dessert tables and drink stations can be both beautiful and low-impact.
- Glass Dispensers for Beverages: Eliminate plastic bottles and cans by offering drinks in refillable jugs with reusable cups.
- Naked Cakes & Minimalist Desserts: Skip excessive packaging and frosting for clean, simple dessert styles. Partner with local Edmonton bakeries that prioritize sustainable practices.
- Compost & Recycling Stations: If you’re providing food or drink, set up labeled bins so guests can sort their waste responsibly.
🏡 Why The Legacy Center Is Perfect for DIY & Eco-Friendly Events
Located in the heart of Edmonton, The Legacy Center is a premier Edmonton event venue offering a spacious, modern space that gives you full flexibility to decorate as you like — making it ideal for those planning an eco-conscious celebration.
Here’s why couples and families love hosting green events at The Legacy Center:
- Self-Decorating Friendly: Bring your own materials and vendors — no strict restrictions.
- Neutral Color Scheme: Our clean and simple space is a blank canvas, letting your eco-friendly decor shine.
- Ample Natural Light: Reduce the need for artificial lighting during daytime events.
- Easy Indoor/Outdoor Flow: Set up sustainable décor inside and out with our accessible layout.
✅ Final Tips for a Low-Waste Event
- Donate or Reuse Decorations: After the event, give items to other couples, schools, or charities in need.
- Work with Green Vendors: Ask local caterers, florists, and photographers about their eco policies.
- Communicate Your Vision: Let your guests know your celebration is eco-friendly — they’ll be happy to support your efforts.
💚 Celebrate with Meaning at The Legacy Center
At The Legacy Center in Edmonton, you’re not just renting a space — you’re creating a memory. And with eco-friendly decorations, your celebration can leave a lasting impression without leaving a heavy footprint on the planet.
By embracing reusable, recyclable, and natural materials, your wedding or family event can be both stunning and sustainable. Whether you’re planning a grand reception or an intimate celebration, our self-decorating venue is the perfect place to bring your green vision to life.
Contact us today to book your date at The Legacy Center — and start planning an unforgettable eco-friendly event in Edmonton.