Dana Watts - Tying the Knot without Tying up Resources

Green Champions

Picture your dream wedding. Does it include overflowing trash cans and wilting flowers? Probably not.

But weddings are often surprisingly wasteful. However, one inspiring event planner is determined to change this.

Dana Watts, founder of Thyme & Details, is on a mission to bring sustainability to the forefront of weddings without sacrificing the beauty and romance. Thyme & Details specializes in creating whimsical, eco-conscious weddings. Dana works tirelessly to address the key areas of waste: food, florals, and decor. By partnering with caterers and florists who share her vision, she ensures leftover food is donated, flower arrangements are repurposed, and decorations are sourced responsibly or reused.
Episode in a glance

- Thyme & Details' approach to eliminating waste and promoting sustainability in event planning
- Common misconceptions about the cost of sustainable weddings
- Sustainability Real-world Applications: Renting vs. buying, waste management, and more
- Networking and Partnerships for Sustainability
- Stems for Seniors: Donating leftover floral arrangements
- Food Donation and the Good Samaritan Law
- Choosing a Sustainable Venue and Local Vendors
- Dana's advice for aspiring sustainable entrepreneurs and event planners
- The Power of Sharing and Inspiring Sustainability
- Podcast Bonus: Tree Donations and Wedding Stories
About Dana Watts

Dana Watts is the founder and lead planner of Thyme & Details, a sustainable event planning company based in Columbus, Ohio. With a degree in Environment, Economics, Development and Sustainability from Ohio State University, Dana combines her passion for events with her commitment to eco-conscious practices.
Connect with Dana Watts and learn more about Thyme & Details

Website → https://www.thymeanddetails.com/

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thymeanddetails

Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thymeanddetails/

Columbus Food Rescue → https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusFoodRescue

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Thyme & Details' approach to eliminating waste and promoting sustainability in event planning (00:01:38)

3. Common misconceptions about the cost of sustainable weddings (00:04:13)

4. Sustainability Real-world Applications: Renting vs. buying, waste management, and more. (00:06:13)

5. Networking and Partnerships for Sustainability (00:07:56)

6. Stems for Seniors: Donating leftover floral arrangements (00:08:46)

7. Food Donation and the Good Samaritan Law (00:11:57)

8. Choosing a Sustainable Venue and Local Vendors (00:14:47)

9. Dana's advice for aspiring sustainable entrepreneurs and event planners - The Power of Sharing and Inspiring Sustainability (00:19:46)

10. Podcast Bonus: Tree Donations and Wedding Stories (00:22:35)