Discover 10 eco friendly wedding ideas for 2021

 

Now more than ever, we're looking for ways to reduce waste and act more sustainably! But no one wants to go without on their big day, right?

Well we've got you covered. Below are some of the BEST eco-friendly wedding suppliers out there! So you can reduce your wedding waste without compromising on style or aesthetic.

Read on for 10 inspiring ways to have a more sustainable wedding.

 

Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas

1. Eco-Friendly Wedding Ring 

Right before we've even got to the 'I do', consider using antique rings, upcycled rings, and sustainably sourced wedding rings. For something out of the ordinary, create a completely unique design by providing your own materials to Eco Wood Rings for them to create a truly personal piece of jewellery. 


Photo Credit: Eco Wood Rings

 

2. Sustainable Stationery

One of the easiest ways to go eco-friendly. Ditching the paper and going digital. Postponed wedding? Send out a digital announcement with Quiff and Ginger.


Photo Credit: Quiff & Ginger

 

If you do opt for paper invites, get them sustainably printed. We love Clare Gray Designs sustainably printed wedding stationery. 

 

Photo Credit: Clare Gray Designs

 

3. Biodegradable Confetti 

Ditch the unnecessary paper, get biodegradable, natural wedding confetti. We love Adam Apple Confetti for their 100% eco-friendly approach to weddings. Planning a Winter wedding? Their trademarked snow-fetti will be perfect because let's face it, what are the chances it will snow in the UK? 

Photo Credit: Adam Apple Confetti

 

4. Eco Friendly Wedding Flowers

Foam free? Check. British grown? Check. Seasonal? Check. If you want to make sure your flowers are eco-friendly as possible these are things you should be looking for. 

Have you considered renting your flowers? Give them back at the end of your wedding day to 1. save money and 2. save the waste. Take a look at Silk Floral Art or The Blossom Company for the option of renting silk flowers. 

Photo Credit:The Blossom Company

 

5. Zero Waste Place Names

Ditch the paper (again) and use these pretty personalised leaf place names by Ivy Inks Paper Co or double up your place names as favours using personalised agate slices by Rock Paper Nib.

Photo Credit: Ivy Inks Paper Co (left) Rock Paper Nib (right)


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6. Catering Tips

Using disposables? Make sure they're bio-degradable. Using straws? Opt for reusable bamboo straws. We love FOOGO Green range of cutlery, the perfect choice for a festival-themed or outdoor wedding. 

Photo Credit: FOOGO Green

 

7. Eco Friendly Wedding Favours

Treat your guests to these vegan, cruelty-free and handmade nourishing skincare bars from Ravens Court Apothecary and support an independent business. Make it a personalised wedding gift by adding names to your bars. 

Photo Credit: Ravens Court Apothecary

 

8. Personalised and Re-usable Glasses

You might have seen people giving glasses to guests to wash and re-use. For your close family and friends, get them personalised for the ultimate wedding favour/gift. We especially love these designs by Loushooz! 

Photo Credit: Loushooz

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9. Hen Party Ideas

We can't forget the all-important hen do! Keep an eye on Emporella for ECO glitz only from Face 'n' Glitz, coming soon! 

Photo Credit: Face 'n' Glitz and Victoria Plum Photography

 

10. The Sustainable Wedding Planner

Do your research. We're not all experts, so why not look for an eco-wedding planner to share their expertise? We've been following along with Sian from Amethyst Weddings and Hannah from Green Soul Weddings for all the eco-wedding inspiration and planning tips.

If you're looking to get started with your eco-friendly wedding, then shop our bunch of independent eco-friendly suppliers here!

 

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