This afternoon we are talking Eco-Friendly weddings here on the Blog. I have noticed more and more that couples are choosing to plan a green wedding, so I have invited Alice Porter who is an expert wedding planner onto the blog to tell us more about how you can go about planning an such a wedding.

Being environmentally conscious is a lifestyle that many people choose to lead. An Eco-Friendly wedding takes time and care to plan, as you have to research sustainable alternatives, from wedding dress vendors, to the caterers you choose. Alice has been kind enough to compile a guide for UK based Eco-Friendly couples to save you time and stress when planning your special day.

I’ll pass you over to Alice who is here with her expert advice. How to begin planning an eco wedding
It?s difficult to know where to begin when planning any wedding, as there is so much to consider. I always recommend to clients that they first create a mood board, based around colour schemes, venue ideas and dresses. This will form the basis of your overall wedding theme (however expect changes along the way). Once you have an idea of what you want, you can then begin to research all of the different vendors you will need for your big day.
When planning an eco wedding, be sure to always be prepared to ask the question, ?is this bad for the environment?. There are many companies that have been set up to specifically tackle some of the more difficult environmental issues. For example, wedding venues w...