Why have an Eco-Friendly Wedding?

Every wedding season sees a lot of trends coming and going such as the candy buffets and the photo booths. Most recently there have been a lot of international trends around having Eco-Friendly Weddings and if you follow a lot of blogs it is a big wedding style in everywhere. However, to me, an Eco-Friendly weddings is more than just a style; it is a statement; a positive statement as well as a fashionable one. 

Being eco-friendly does not mean that you have to sacrifice the beauty or traditions of your wedding. By opting for a green wedding one would essentially take into consideration the environment and the social impact that your wedding has on the environment. By having a green wedding you are able to represent love and care to a whole new level. 

Here are some common questions from couples considering an eco-friendly wedding:
Why an environmentally friendly wedding?

An average wedding can emit 9 to 16 tons of carbon emissions and now is the time that we need to call upon lifestyle changes that will help reduce our carbon footprint – a personal contribution to an atmospheric mess!

However, it is important to note that having a green wedding is definitely not going to solve all the problems and there is no practical way to be truly carbon-neutral. 

Would it really make a difference if couples opted for a green wedding?

ABSOLUTELY, YES! Anything we can do to shrink the carbon footprint, would help. This is a time to put on display your values and show that you are taking steps for a brighter future and that it is easy to take personal responsibility for change. You would be supporting green products and services and setting an example for guests who may not have a clue as to what is going on in the world of environmental management or how to be sustainable. A lot of couples like to make a statement at their wedding, and going green is one of the best options to do this! 

How Green do I have to go?

Being green is not an absolute; try and see it as a series of personal goals and you decide how and to what extent you will go to achieve these goals. Your shade of green can depend on your budget, number of guests and what is available. The main idea is that a green wedding stands against waste and excess. 


By Carol-Anne Frey