According to recent articles I have seen/read, brides are looking at the greener more environmentally friendly wedding options. This trend for going ‘green’ seems to be growing (pun not intended!)…. So we have put together some top tips to help you go ‘green’….
INVITATIONS –While perhaps the obvious is to use recycled paper, you could just sent an email to all your guests and they can either email or phone with replies. A little businesslike I must admit, I would personally be getting the coloured card and prix-stick out and making my own.
RECEPTION – The biggest cost here is travel/petrol! So make sure the place where your wedding takes place and reception venue are as close as possible; walking distance would theoretically be great, but if unlikely. Match friends together in a car rota so they don’t all drive separately, or hire a coach.
FLOWERS – Choose seasonal flowers – you can probably even grow your flowers for the big day, or even pick wild ones to create the perfect country wedding.
DRINK- Find a decent local producer; this way you are keeping it British and helping the local economy. We recommend Underwood Wines, a family run business based in Warwick.
FOOD – Again, think local. Reduce your wedding footprint by using caterers that source organic local products, or speak to your local farmer who may be able to cut a deal.
We also suggest wedding cheese cakes, which will not only offer a great alternative to the traditional cake, but it makes a great addition to your desert course. We can decorate the cheese cake with flowers and fruit keeping everything bio-degradable, plus we can source local cheese. Most cheese keeps for several weeks too, so any cheese left over can be stored and used up. In addition, as it is very popular to have a family party the next day, a bread and cheeseboard is a great way to feed your guests.
I have always been under the impression it is hard work to be ‘green’, but I actually think this is a myth and a ‘green wedding’ could cost significantly less!
You are right – I have found that on average, green weddings can cost up to 40% less in fact!