We are all more conscious of re-using, recycling and being more eco-friendly over the last decade. But including this ethos into your nuptials may have you worried about your affair turning out less than glamorous. Fear not, these simple tricks and ideas will keep your eco-friendly wedding stylishly sustainable and at one with mother earth.
Go Paperless
Do your bit and help save the Amazon rainforest by going paperless on your special day. It may seem like a drop in the ocean but remember every little helps and your guests will appreciate your effort to be more environmentally responsible. Pick pretty recyclable paper for your invites and request that your friends and family reply via email or on your dedicated wedding website.
It’s All About The Location
Your location will play a key role in your overall theme. Ask your wedding planner what environmentally friendly initiatives and regulations the venue abides by before committing yourself to a booking. Ask for alternative options available such as an outdoor reception or civil ceremony. Also, if you are hiring an exclusive country manor, be sure to ask if there are any glamping facilities for your friends and family to enjoy.
Be The Ultimate Foodie
Source all your ingredients from local farmers and suppliers. Go organic and opt for fair trade or free range goodies to really give your meal a superfood health kick. Your wholesome wedding meal will be the envy of all the local hipsters with it’s mouth-watering, delightful flavours.
Transport
Just because your affair is eco-friendly doesn’t mean it has to be boring! If your wedding venue is nearby choose a totally quirky mode of transport by opting for a rickshaw with flowing streamers behind. If you are the queen of all things mother nature, arrive stylishly to your reception in none other than a magical horse and carriage. If the crown fits – wear it like a boss!
Entertainment
Instead of spending thousands on a band or noisy DJ, an acapella musician will be much more economical and create a romantic ambiance for your intimate outdoor affair. Plus you will save extra cash which you can later donate to a green-friendly charitable cause.
Green Fingers
Get stuck in and use plants instead of center pieces for your table decor. You will instantly eliminate the need to cut up and waste flowers which will need to be trashed after your festivities come to an end. Invite your guests to take home a plant at the end of the night so they have a memory of your special day and can watch your love grow.
Be Shabby Chic
It’s all about vintage elegance and up-cycling here. Display your food or pop up bar on up-styled shabby chic furniture oozing in old world charm. Visit local thrift stores to pick up pieces such as opulent mirrors, tatty books and vases. Your wedding decor will be a beautifully brilliant re-used masterpiece.
We Heart These Green Touches…
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