{"id":74765,"date":"2019-05-10T11:49:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T10:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.ie\/blog\/?p=74765"},"modified":"2019-05-10T14:33:08","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T13:33:08","slug":"easy-eco-friendly-wedding-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/easy-eco-friendly-wedding-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Nice Day for a Green Wedding: Easy Eco-Friendly Wedding Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">Eco-friendly weddings are in&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">It&#8217;s more than just a trend! Planning a more sustainable wedding day should be at the top of every couple&#8217;s minds these days.\u00a0 With so many tasks to check off your to-do list before the big day, it might be difficult to pick out where to start. This week we caught up with\u00a0Tanya Hedley, former award-winning wedding co-ordinator, to find out more about her experiences and some of her top tips for planning a &#8216;greener&#8217; wedding day&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">I remember my first day at a new venue, I left the room and cried as the couple put live goldfish in their centrepieces.\u00a0 Believe it not this was a trend many years ago, and not only might goldfish poop put you off your meal, but it\u2019s also terribly cruel.\u00a0 I wanted to save them and run \u2013 but I was on a trial shift and stealing is generally frowned upon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">Thankfully those days are behind us (*praying emoji*) and today\u2019s couples are more mindful of the impact of their weddings.\u00a0 Not just in respect of animals but we\u2019re all a little more eco-conscious.\u00a0 From upcycling jam jars and furniture to create unique d\u00e9cor to mindful giving, our modern Brides &amp; Grooms are really earning their eco-wedding status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">Now, I should mention that donning a lace, boho dress and carrying a hand-tied bouquet will not automatically earn you eco-bride status, although you may look the part.\u00a0 And no, you don\u2019t have to have your hen party in a yurt performing some naked paganist rituals (unless of course you really want to). But there is a happy medium.\u00a0 There are simple, practical things that you can consider to make your wedding just that little kinder to Mother Earth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">Without getting all preachy, here are a few of my favourites;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"icons hearts\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">It starts with ring shopping.\u00a0 I know that you know about conflict-free diamonds, so don\u2019t be afraid to ask if your jeweller obtains precious metals and gemstones in ways that are socially and environmentally responsible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">I\u2019m sorry to break it to you but unless it\u2019s drinkable, a huge amount of your wedding favours will end up in the trash at the end of the night.\u00a0 Those Eiffel Tower keyrings may remind you of your engagement but they don\u2019t mean all that much to your guests.\u00a0 Beautifully thought out wedding favours mount up in hotels &#8211; we save them in case people come back for them (guess what? they don\u2019t).\u00a0 I\u2019m sorry, I know you hate me right now but every wedding planner sitting in an office-come-storage facility agrees with me.\u00a0 \u00a0Think of something practical; bamboo fans for a hot day, homemade alcoholic sweeties, a drink token for the bar, something they will enjoy on the day and please please please ditch the plastic wrapping!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">If you\u2019re jetting off for a destination wedding, consider offsetting your carbon emissions.\u00a0 There are dozens of sites that allow you to calculate your carbon emissions and offset them by contributing to environmental projects.\u00a0 Head to\u00a0<a style=\"color: #4b3048\" href=\"https:\/\/climatecare.org\/calculator\/\">https:\/\/climatecare.org\/calculator\/<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; it cost me \u00a33.47 to offset my emissions for a return flight to Sardinia. Small change, big difference!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">Plastic-free! Try to keep your plastic waste to a minimum.\u00a0 Paper straws, home-made or biodegradable confetti \u2013 not only do these things look better but your get serious eco-bride points with each!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">Ditch the Chinese lanterns.\u00a0 Sure, they look dreamy on Pinterest but they rarely take off as they\u2019re meant to and can cause untold damage to wildlife.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">Opt for seasonal stems \u2013 not only will this reduce the air miles for imported blooms, but it will bring down the cost of your flower bill (ask your florist for advice.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">If your guests are travelling venue to venue then hire a coach, this will massively reduce your environmental impact as well as be a fun part of the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, no matter what time of year you plan to wed, you&#8217;ll be well-equipped to make the right decisions in planning an earth-friendly celebration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4b3048\">Photo by\u00a0<a style=\"color: #4b3048\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Ul07QK2AR-0?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Jordan Arnold<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #4b3048\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/search\/photos\/wedding-favours?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Eco-friendly weddings are in&#8230; It&#8217;s more than just a trend! 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