We're all getting eco conscious these days, aren't we? A wedding is no different with couples wondering how to recycle, par down air and car miles and introduce organic elements whilst still having a fabulous bash. Alexandra Bishop, director of homeware and gift site Biome Lifestyle, had the same considerations at her wedding and has given us her top tops for a carbon conscious wedding:
Location – choose a location that is easy for your guests to get to via public transport. Or, why not put those guests who live nearby to each other in contact so they can car share.
Invites – to be greener, why not send your invitations on recycled card or seed paper.
Dress – for your something old, why not reuse your Mum’s wedding dress for an added personal touch on the day. If you don’t want to have a recycled wedding dress then why not recycle it after the day by giving it to charity or making it into another dress. For the bridesmaids’ dresses consider separate tops and skirts so the bridesmaids can use them after the wedding.
Flowers – select flowers that are locally sourced and in season, this will also help your budget as out of season flowers come at a cost. If there are certain flowers that are specifically grown locally, choose these to complement your location choice and give guests a greater feel for the area.
Confetti – many locations won’t let you use confetti indoors so consider the outdoors and select biodegradable confetti or use dried petals for a fragrant and romantic touch.
Favours – instead of the usual gifts that make an appearance on the wedding breakfast table, why not have some more novel and useful gifts such as a small charity donation or a plant. This way your guests have something long-lasting to take away with them as a reminder of the day.
Food – select produce that is locally sourced to keep down costs and transport, and to support the local community. Using local suppliers will help ensure you have fresh food for your day and can provide a nice talking point for your guests. Also, don’t forget the cake and make sure it’s made with free-range ingredients.
Shameless plug - Biome Lifestyle offers the finest in ethical homeware and has an Ethical Wedding List Service where you can create your own shop from a range of unique and carefully crafted products, many of which are handmade. Products cover all rooms in the home, are handpicked and made from recycled, organic or sustainable materials and are ethically sourced. They are also chosen for their style and design, so you don’t have to compromise on either. Biome Lifestyle offers a complementary gift-wrap service with recycled wrapping paper and individual gift tags.
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Posted by: Ruth | 04/08/2009 at 03:21 AM