Take your sustainability practices to the next level with a seamless and premium feel. ULTIMATE LUXURY High-end, black tie editorial vibes STATIONERY Curate an ultra-minimal printing or digital-first luxury stationery suite. Print on high-quality recycled or FSC-certified paper. Look into elegant e-ink or digital displays for the venue, rather than printed. FOOD AND DRINK Ask your chef to devise a fully seasonal, hyper-local menu. Consider serving sustainable seafood and ethically sourced ingredients. Research suppliers who can offer you a zero-waste cocktail menu. For example, they might create their espresso Martinis using coffee-infused vodka with spent grounds from a nearby café. VENUE STYLING Source large-scale floral designs from florists who use foamfree techniques. Ensure your floral designers uses only locally grown blooms. Look at how your most showstopping installations can repurposed throughout the day. WASTE REDUCTION Enlist the help of a behind-thescenes waste management team. Ensure all of your suppliers are aligned with sustainability standards. ONE STEP FURTHER Fund a larger sustainability project such as a reforestation area or water initiative. Create an online impact report for your wedding website. Encourage group travel or shared transport by hiring minibuses for guests. Welcome gifts that are locally made and sustainable, or invite environmental charity donations in lieu of a gift list. unsplash.com/@karibjorn graceloveslace.co.uk pexels.com/@shvetsa ATTIRE Research fashion-forward designer outfits with sustainability credentials. Check out Grace Loves Lace (graceloveslace.co.uk) Focus on tailored pieces designed to be reworn. Shop vintage couture. You’ll have noticed a few themes here – ideas that work with any budget. Reduce before replacing as fewer items in general makes for the biggest impact. Think local sourcing as a good rule of thumb. Keep in multiuse design in mind - “What can I use for the ceremony and reception?” Communication should be digital first. And carefully consider your favours. If they’re not meaningful, scrap them. Stick to these ideas in general and you’ll be onto a winner! 48
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