10 Green Wedding Ideas For An Eco-Friendly Celebration

Minimising wastage and conserving resources is the need of the hour. Here's how to reduce your wedding's carbon footprint with just a few simple steps

The Big Fat Indian wedding is known for its magnanimity and grandeur. A simple marriage ceremony spans over a couple of days, sometimes even a week long bash. Weddings are known to produce an unimaginable amount of waste in just a single day. As much as we live for the excitement of the big day, this multi billion dollar industry of weddings certainly needs to take a rain check. From tissues, plastic décor items, favors, food to even clothes, there ought to be a greener way to do this. Sustainability is being spoken about more now than ever and by adopting simple methods, your day of love can be made even more meaningful.

1 Open air venue

We know air conditioning is first on our list when it comes to looking for a wedding venue. The amount of carbon emission it results in is no joke. If you stay in a city where it can be avoided by opting for a well-ventilated location or an outdoor terrace or garden, make that choice.

2 Repurposed décor

Customising wedding décor is very wasteful. Splurging in personalised decor items can never be reused or donated. Instead look for spaces that offer details that fit your wedding style. Pick items that are readily available with the vendor, or repurpose what is practical - brass bells, wine bottles, antiques or even old furniture can be given an edgy look with some DIY.

3 Sustainable Cutlery