One of the main challenges of an eco wedding is how to avoid clocking up C02 en route to the ceremony. You could opt for a green limo, but newlyweds Robert Gray and Stefanie Schmiedel went one step further and took their entire bridal party with them on a tube ride from Dollis Hill to their wedding at Marylebone registry office this weekend.
[Via Going Underground]
Related: Katie's eco wedding part 4: the dress | Be a green bride with the green wedding guide | iChauffeur eco-friendly wedding car hire
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The Dress... the story so far.
The dress! Oh, the dress! Yes, the dress has been the bane of my life for the past few months, preventing me from looking forward to the wedding at all, and causing Al no little offence when I continually talk about wanting to cancel the whole thing and continue living my life in unwedded joy.
It would probably have helped if I'd even been into a bridal shop to try some dresses on. But thanks to my need to get something eco-friendly, I was aware that there was no point in trying on dresses I knew I couldn't buy. But, of course, then I had no idea what would suit me.
Eventually, it was this very site that came to my aid.
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Tying the knot in the near future? If you want to make your big day as eco-friendly as possible without losing out on decadence and fun, you might need some pointers on how to get planning -- and the Green Guide to Weddings is a good place to start.
Packed with advice on how to green up your special day, the book includes a detailed explanation of the social, ethical and environmental considerations for your wedding, offering alternative but glam and gorgeous options. There is also a comprehensive directory that covers budgeting, venues, gowns, the gift list, honeymoons and more, ensuring you have all the choice to make your day perfectly green-hued.
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Wedding season will soon begin in earnest, and I've lost count of the couples I know who are planning their nuptials.
But what I find really encouraging is the number of people eschewing the more wasteful, unnecessary elements of a wedding in favour of a simpler, greener and often far more fun alternative. The trend has definitely turned from showing off about how much money you've spent on your big day and creating an unholy mess in the process; now it's all about minimising your impact and using creative solutions to find greener ways of entertaining your guests in style.
The Indie Wedding Guide is a great blog for anyone hoping to make their wedding as eco-friendly as possible.
Related: Katie's Green Wedding Diary #1: The Venue | Katie's Green Wedding Diary #2: The Rings. | Bespoke eco wedding gowns at Gaia House
Despite the fact that I'm still very far away from even venturing into a bridal shop to try on dresses (my sister booked me in for some appointments, but I conveniently came down with the vomiting bug that weekend), we already have the rings sorted out. I'm actually quite surprised by that - and not just because my organisational skills have so far been less than good. I'm surprised because I'm actually really uncomfortable with the idea of wearing a wedding ring at all. I've tried to psycho-analyse myself to work out what the problem is, but I think I just have an issue with wearing a badge to tell people something that is ultimately just my and my other half's business. I always feel a bit odd going into a business meeting with people and spotting their wedding rings. Suddenly I'm party to their private business and can start speculating on what their other halves are like and how they might behave at home.
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If you're into going green for your wedding then the hardest part is finding a compromise between ethical choices and practicality, especially where transport is concerned. What is a bride to do when rain threatens and you have to get to the church on time?
Thankfully iChauffeur offer just the right hire service. Their Lexus Hybrid car is the next best thing to a horse and carriage, or a stroll to the church of course. Running on electricity and petrol the car is a great way to get just the right balance. Find out more form the iChauffeur website. [via Bridalwave]
If like Katie you're planning an eco wedding, finding a dress can be one of the toughest decisions you make. For many brides to be, a truly unique gown means bespoke and if you want to do the eco, ethical options, this design house offers just that. Sussex based Gaiahouse's service offers a design consultation with cut and fabrics to suit, a minimum of six fittings with the final one within 14 days of the wedding. If you can't wait, there's also a ready to wear collection made from 'peace' silks and mixes.
This traditional strapless A-line dress has a gorgeous pleated diamond pattern on the full skirt. Find it in the bespoke section. [Via Bridalwave]
Related: Hemp wedding dresses by Threadhead Creations
One of the main challenges of an eco wedding is how to avoid clocking up C02 en route to the ceremony. You could opt for a green limo, but newlyweds Robert Gray and Stefanie Schmiedel went one step further and took their entire bridal party with them on a tube ride from Dollis Hill to their wedding at Marylebone registry office this weekend.
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