Weddings are a most sought after celebrations, mostly for the officiating and consummation of love but also for the prime showcase of style.

 

The consumer market for weddings has for years leaned on the commercial aspects, which usually limits eco friendliness. That however, does not mean that there is no hope for the eco-friendly couple.

 

As a matter of fact, eco-friendly wedding are gaining traction and becoming noticeable. You still get the style and pomp that would be seen in a commercial wedding but with the added advantage of eco friendliness.

 

The invites - A lot of the environmental aggression seen in weddings comes by way of the wedding invites.

 

A number of ways to circumvent this and go green exist and they come at way more affordable prices that their counterparts. You could for instance use recycled paper, which is the go to for most eco-friendly couples nowadays. Another option would be using eco-friendly paper or just voiding the use of paper completely and opting for fine print eco-friendly fabric. The trick lies in the styling so make sure you have that covered.

 

Styling the ceremony - This is probably the most tasking segment to turn green, but that does not mean it cannot be done.

 

The decorations could be natural such as flowers and pebbles. For instance, the names of the guests can be written on the pebbles as opposed to on paper. Remember to use locally sourced materials to limit the pressure of transportation on the environment.

 

The dressing - You do not have to spend countless hours shopping for the perfect gown.

 

This would no doubt create an avoidable amount of pollution on the environment by way of transport. An alternative would be the use of eco-friendly transport but you can't have ultimate control over that. There are a lot of rising stylists who produce extremely stylistic and exquisite wedding gowns and suits. Locally available, they should be your go to.

 

The food - Of course a lot of thought goes into the food.

 

Using local produce for the cuisine is one way of keeping it simple and eco-friendly. Do not overdo it, just provide as much as is necessary to avoid wastage. On the same vein, the use of biodegradable disposable tableware is a great way of keeping the wedding eco-friendly.

 

The honeymoon - We all have dreams of an exotic honeymoon destination on some tropical island. That would however, be a huge cost on the environment, especially to that of the destination. To avoid all that, you could opt for a local but equally exquisite and eco-friendly honeymoon destination. Alternatively, you may be surprised to know that more and more resorts are going green with their offerings and operations. You could still have your dream honeymoon , relaxing by the pool, enjoying fresh fruits and cocktails, but with an added value of supporting those who try to make a difference.

 

Your special day can be easily crafted to the perfect eco-friendly one of a kind once in a lifetime wedding, your friends and family will remembers for years.