How To Have A Sustainable Eco-Friendly Wedding

Looking for advice on how to have a sustainable eco-friendly wedding? By incorporating the below tips into your wedding planning, you can create a memorable event that celebrates your love whilst respecting and preserving the environment.

Unique Sheffield wedding venue Manor Oaks House is perfect for sustainable eco-friendly weddings.
Manor Oaks House is a unique wedding venue looked after by The Green Estate CIC, which is an award-winning social enterprise on a mission to grow green and resilient urban places where people and nature can thrive.

(#1) Venue Selection

The most important step is to choose an eco-friendly wedding venue that prioritises sustainability.

(#2) Invitations

Digital wedding invitations are a great option, but they may not be suitable for everyone. Alternatively, you can choose to send invitations made from recycled paper.

Beautiful Sheffield wedding venue Manor Oaks House is ideal for sustainable eco-friendly weddings.
Manor Oaks House is situated on a stunning heritage site looked after by The Green Estate CIC. Photo © Eve Hopkinson Photography.

(#3) Decorations

You have several options to consider when choosing sustainable wedding decorations. If you opt for minimalist decorations, it will help reduce waste by keeping things simple and focusing on natural elements. Reusing decorations is also a good idea; consider renting them or purchasing second-hand items, which is eco-friendly and easier on your budget.

(#4) Clothing

A good way to minimise your wedding costs and wastage could be renting clothes. We understand that a dress can be a significant item to save from your wedding, so you might also consider buying second-hand. If you prefer a new dress look, consider buying outfits made from sustainable materials.

Beautiful plant decorations set up for a sustainable eco-friendly wedding reception inside Sheffield wedding venue Manor Oaks House.
Beautiful decorations set up for a plant-themed wedding reception inside Manor Oaks House.

(#5) Catering

Choosing local caterers will reduce food miles and support the businesses near your wedding venue.

(#6) Favours and Gifts

Presenting your guests with an eco-friendly wedding favour or gift can take many forms, such as a homemade baked cookie or token drink. If you would prefer your guests to have a physical memory of your wedding, then a small notebook made from recycled paper is a thoughtful option. Alternatively, consider donating to a charity in your guests’ names.

The Rhubarb Shed Café provides onsite catering for sustainable eco-friendly weddings at Sheffield wedding venue Manor Oaks House.
Situated near Manor Oaks House, The Rhubarb Shed Café provides onsite catering for weddings and other events.

(#7) Travel

When selecting your wedding venue, choose one that is close to where most of your guests will be travelling from to minimise the distance.

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