5 STEPS for a sustainable wedding to remember
Creating a sustainable wedding that is memorable for you and your guests shouldn’t feel like a chore and small steps can make a big difference. We have provided five suggestions below which you can use to ensure your wedding makes a splash whilst minimising your carbon footprint.
STUNNING VENUES AND SUSTAINABility GO HAND-IN-HAND
Booking a venue within reasonable travelling distance for attendees can reduce fuel consumption and help the environment. This can be achieved through getting married at a location close-by for you and your spouse. A good place to start is by considering a city centre venue which will typically require less travel for attendees compared to more remote locations (if you happen to be in the market for a city centre wedding location, we might know somebody…).
2. going for green food and drink
You don’t have to sacrifice sustainability for scrumptious food. Choosing food and drink suppliers which are local can save on emissions and ensure that all of the produce at your wedding will be locally-sourced and is being made on site. Our blog on Lavender Bakehouse is a good example of a local food and drink supplier which values being environmentally friendly.
3. minimalism can reduce your carbon footprint and SPENDING
Sometimes less is more when it comes to buying accessories for your wedding. Cutting down on items such as stationary and invites can reduce stress as well as leading to less items being discarded. Choosing a more minimalistic approach will also allow you to save money and ensure that your special day is under-budget.
4. Sticking with something old
We get it, it can be tempting to go all out on new clothes for your special day. Although, using any clothes or accessories that you already have can reduce the likelihood of items being bought unnecessarily. Our quirky bridal shoes blog shows you different styles for your special day which you might already have ready to go in your wardrobe. Hiring clothes is also an alternative which reduces the impacts of fast fashion.
5. preserve treasured mementos
Preserving precious items from your wedding such as bouquets or wedding cards will allow you to remember valued memories whilst also ensuring these items do not go into landfill. Take a look at our blog on preserving your bouquet from pressing to beautiful 3D framed displays for ideas on how to turn memories from your special day into tokens to last a lifetime.
Check out our Instagram page to browse examples of stunning ec0-friendly wedding setups.