Sustainable weddings

“We are not above nature, we are a part of nature.” – Jennifer Nini. There are an estimated 2.5 million weddings a year, which means also lots of rubbish and about 63 tons of CO2. Many couples decided to change it, want more more green wedding and seeking out different ways to make their wedding more green. docílit. Just do not forget - eco wedding does not mean low key.

Here are a few tips how to make your wedding less wasteful. Important is to find vendors who share an environmentally-friendly ethos, either florist or caterer.

Tent

Rather than hiring a whole venue, like a castle, opt for tent! Minimalist and simple construction of beduin tent looks stunning and is great option for eco-friendly wedding.

Stationery

Go digital and save lots of paper or use plantable paper. There also exists seed paper that grows wildflowers or herbs planted in soil. Great gift for your guests, their gardens an also for the bees.

Flowers and decoration

Beauty that makes your wedding day perfect, but also big polluter. Chemical pollution from the agrochemicals used in short-cycle production affects the soil, air and water supply. Another factor is carbon footprint by flower import. What to do? Use flowers in pots, give them to your closes as a gift after the wedding or take it and use the spurce of locally-grown flowers. When it comes to the decor, opt for linen, bamboo, or macrame for the most eco-friendly fabrics.

Do not throw confetti, but use biodegradable petal confetti, dried leaves or bird seeds. And say no to sparkels or fireworks. Although they look great in photos, they are certainly not a good option as they cause air pollution.

Food

Also here use local and seasonal products and suppliers - you save unnecessary packaging, while also supporting the growers in your community. Have you heard about the edible cutlery? íte, že již existují i jedlé příbory? Usually made from wheat/rice/etc or even chocolate and you can also get them in flavors.

Hair and make-up

Make sure your beautician and hairdresser use cruelty-free, natural products with minimum wastage. There are countless options these days.

Dress

Do you know that an estimated 16% of brides are now choosing a dress they can re-wear? For some brides is vintage dress that belonged to their grandmother great option. If the idea of wearing a second-hand wedding dress is simply not for you, source your dress an ethical designer.

Wedding favors

Why not to give your guests something meaningful like a potted plant that grows or seeds as a remembrance? Or something from the local production - ethically sourced jams or honey, minisuculents or soap?

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Hope you found some inspiration and do not forget that we will be more than happy to organise eco-friendly wedding for you.

Photo Stepan Vrzala, Tomas Dittrich, DATA Photo.

Andrea Hamanova