Photo courtesy of EKR Pictures
weaving sustainability
into your wedding
Sustainability is still very much high on everyone’s list of must-haves when planning their wedding. But it can seem like such a mammoth task! How do you know where to start with weaving in sustainability while having to juggle everything else that wedding planning brings We asked our Unconventional Member Nuroosa, a fabulously unique sustainable Wedding Venue in Derbyshire, to share their advice on how to effortlessly weave sustainability into your wedding planning. They’ve given us their 5 top sustainable wedding tips for bringing together your wedding day with sustainability at its heart and we can’t wait to share them with you!
Planning your wedding should be a joyful, memory-making experience. But just maybe, it can feel like a hundred tiny details and decisions to juggle, and with more couples considering the impact of their celebrations on the environment, sustainability can start to feel like one more thing on the never-ending list.
But what if it wasn’t a stressor at all? What if sustainability was actually the thread that wove everything together? Connecting people, place, and planet, creating intentional and meaningful celebrations?
Here are five gently suggested ways to make your wedding more sustainable, joyful, and rich with story.
photo courtesy of Dani Louise Photography
your Team
Your wedding suppliers: Working with small, independent businesses invites real people and their stories into the fabric of your wedding. Artisan businesses not only support the local economy but can add a unique personal touch to your wedding planning and the day itself. These suppliers often have sustainable practices at their core and offer services and products that reflect their passion and care.
Could you find a local florist who grows seasonal flowers from just a few miles away, or a catering team that uses locally sourced ingredients? When you work with suppliers who care about people, planet, and purpose, your celebration becomes layered with meaning. These relationships build joy in the planning process and reduce the pressure to be perfectly sustainable, because you’re choosing people who already are.
It doesn't have to be perfect
Sustainability isn’t about getting everything right; it’s about making conscious values-led decisions that align with your values, so instead of trying to do everything right, focus on what’s most important to you as a couple. Maybe that’s preloved bridal gowns, British-grown flowers, or digital invitations, really celebrate those choices, making them part of your wedding story.
photo courtesy of Ella Bella Weddings & Events
Photo courtesy of EKR Pictures
spend where it makes sense
Your day will be an investment; consider where your budget can have the most impact. Perhaps putting more towards that amazing local band will create a buzz that will last long after the day, or choosing a caterer committed to local and seasonal ingredients will spark conversation long after dessert. Often, choosing less but choosing better can result in a day that’s more memorable, more connected, and more sustainable.
start the conversation
Talking about sustainability with your suppliers can open up options you never knew existed. Discussing your values can encourage vendors to offer eco-friendly options. And bring these stories to your day, creating a ripple effect, extending the positive impact of your wedding beyond the day itself.
the venue
The venue you choose sets the tone and can carry a lot of the sustainability weight for you, just like Nuroosa, our wedding and events venue in Derbyshire.
Choosing a venue committed to sustainability can significantly reduce the environmental impact of your wedding, and the details you may consider- they’ll have done that for you. Take a look at the sustainability policies on their website, or enquire about achieved accreditations, with The Sustainable Wedding Alliance or B Corp, for example.
The very space you choose to celebrate in can speak volumes about your commitment to sustainability. Consider venues that prioritise eco-friendly practices, support their local environment, or even have a unique connection to nature. Choosing a venue with a focus on regeneration and connection to the land can provide a natural starting point for a more sustainable celebration.
A sustainable wedding isn’t about being perfect…
It’s about making choices with intention, inviting the right people into the process, and letting stories, care, and connection shine through in every detail.
Nuroosa, The Gathering place, is a sustainable and Eco-friendly wedding Venue in Derbyshire, a Design-led venue on a mission to redefine how we experience events in sustainable spaces.
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