Planning a wedding can seem like a million tasks thrown into one day and when you add making your event as eco- friendly and sustainable as possible… it can seem like a whole other world!
We’ve put together some top tips on making your day as eco as possible while keeping it as easy for you (and cost effective!) as possible…
Rent your wedding dress!
Not only does this save a on your budget - it is an excellent way to stay sustainable. Now, I know many of you will have your heart set on a dress already - so how about selling it on to someone else once you have made your memories? Wedding dresses are such beautiful and intricate pieces of design that it seems a shame that they get worn once! Why not share the joy your dress has brought to you and your wedding and give someone else the chance to have a beautiful dress on their big day! It is such a good way to reduce your weddings footprint.
Photo by Megan Duffield
Photo by Wildflower Favours
Confetti…
This is always a controversial discussion, there are so many different views out there. One idea that I have seen and LOVE is ‘Leaf Confetti’ - we already know that they are biodegradable, they won’t harm the environment and there is no need for extra resources as leaves are readily available! That raked up pile of leaves is suddenly looking quite inviting, right?
The Theme
Millions of outfits are bought every year for weddings, some that are never worn again. Challenge your guests to reuse clothes they already have, only buy from charity shops or up-cycle! Up-cycled fashion can be great fun and a reason to get out and do some stress free shopping with your ‘I do’ crew!
Photo by Sam Gee
Photo by Jarek Lepak
Decor
It is very easy to be hooked into the single use wedding market but there are some great sustainable options out there! Hiring props is a great place to start, you get to create the wedding of your dreams without having to start from scratch! Prop companies are such a great resource and can offer lots of styling advice. Another great option is buying items which you can reuse or sell on, houseplants for table decor that guests can take with them as a memento of the day, or perhaps raid your local charity shop for decor items that you can either sell on or donate after the big day!