The Eco Edit
Here at The Event Edit we are all about your dream day being the way you want it, but we all know that weddings do not tend to be the most eco-friendly events. We are definitely not saying that you should skip the party or any meaningful details, but nowadays ethical weddings are such a growing trend that it is easier than ever to make some eco-friendly changes with little to no hassle. To help you out, we have come up with some eco-friendly ideas to help your wedding day be that bit greener.
Choose Eco-Friendly Wedding Invitations
Start as how you mean to go on, wedding suppliers are becoming increasingly more environmentally conscious, which makes it easier than ever to find invitations that are kind to our planet.
Living in the digital age that we do, sending electronic invites has become increasingly popular as it can save you a huge cost whilst also giving back to the environment.
Or if electronic invites just aren’t your thing, there are so many options for paper invites that can still keep your eco-friendly conscience free from worry. For example ,invites that are printed on recycled paper or alternative materials like wood or upcycled leather to name a few.You could even go one step further and have your invites on seed paper that can be planted afterwards! We absolutely love this idea, not only is it super environmentally friendly, your guests will be wowed as they can plant the invitation and have a potful of flowers in their garden as a beautiful reminder of your big day!
Image credit: All Paper Everything
Photography by Stella Fotos
Preserved Petal Confetti
Opting for petal confetti over paper confetti is a great sustainable option. Petal confetti requires so much less processing than paper confetti as well as being naturally biodegradable and dye free. Also, during the process of growing petal confetti the flower fields provide a beautiful natural haven for all kinds of wildlife.
We have carefully sourced our confetti suppliers making sure that their products are sustainable, fully biodegradable and compostable as well as being local so we reduce our carbon footprint. So you can be rest assured, all the confetti used in our venue dressing packages can you leave your eco consciousness feeling very proud!
Decor
Wedding decor is essential for bringing your wedding visions to life and giving your wedding venue the personal edge that represents yours and your partners’ style.
Hire over buy! Hiring your items will not only considerably save you money; it is great for the environment as you are not using the decor once for it to be thrown away into a landfill for hundreds of years.Therefore, you can feel at ease when choosing The Event Edit for your venue dressing as you know the props will be lovingly recycled for many more weddings to come.
Also, why not light up your wedding day with candles, you will not only save on electricity, but you will be creating a stunning romantic ambiance.
Opting for our elegant gold candelabra’s, gold cube lanterns or gold star lanterns will give your decor a super cool yet romantic ambiance, all while helping the planet.
Photography by Nesta Lloyd
Image credit: Birdie Camper Vans
Transport
Forget your modern limousines, Rolls-Royce and super cars, what could be more eco-friendly than a beautiful fully restored 1970’s vintage campervan. Not to mention a Birdie Original 1978 pink camper van that has been lovingly restored and doubles up as a photobooth. How cool would it be rocking up to your wedding in this Wedding Industry National Award winner?
As for the guests, why not ask if they have a free space in their car when RSVP’ing. You can then match up the guests who need a lift, by saving your guests money and giving them a stress free experience on your wedding day instead of struggling to find a space in an overcrowded car park.