Go Green For Your Wedding

Weddings, for the most part, have excess and over-the top extravagance baked into them.

- MIMI LOMBARDO

When couples have a goal of creating a showstopping affair with elaborate floral arrangements, exotic locations, or a bespoke wedding dress, they are in environmentally unfriendly territory which not only hurts our planet but hurts their wallet. Conscious couples are looking to reduce the inherent waste of weddings and seek alternatives in every aspect of their big day. There are areas of improvement to go green that begin with a mindset tweak. A focus on the core reason for the celebration instead of an Instagram event in the making. If there is any one-upmanship or competition, it should be the couple with the most eco-friendly wedding wins! Small changes make a big impact and are easier than you think.

When Sabine Poisson, Event Producer, Designer & Wedding Planner first meets with a couple who requests a sustainable wedding she kicks into gear with her full database of resources. She easily offers eco-friendly options for every aspect of the event. “I first recommend a venue that prioritizes sustainability, such as a farm or a greencertified building. Then I propose hiring a caterer who uses locally sourced, bio-organic, and seasonal products to minimize food waste by planning appropriately portioned meals,” she recommends.