We've got all the top tips on how to make your wedding eco-friendly, and not 1 of them is about plastic straws...
The reality is that to truly go green on your big day, you really ought to not have a wedding at all! But if throwing an enormous event to celebrate your love is a non-negotiable, there are all sorts of things to consider if you want to make the day as kind to the planet as possible. And we at The Thing About That can help! When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, there's loads to consider from plants vs. flowers to vegan menu choices to rental wedding dresses. With a little help from Stylist journalist Alessia Armenise, in Season 1 Episode 9 we lay down the law for you and give you a brilliant sustainable check-list to adhere to.
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Series 1, Episode 9 length: 47 mins 51 seconds
05:50 - Summary of tips
10:00 - The problem with the industry
14:13 - Alternatives for wedding presents
16:56 - Sharing/re-using
23:05 - Interview with Alessia Armenise
25:06 - Lesson 1: HAVE FEWER PEOPLE
28:58 - Lesson 2: PICK A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION THAT NEEDS NO EMBELLISHMENT
29:44 - Lesson 3: HOLD BACK ON THE FLOWERS!
32.09 - Lesson 4: SECOND-HAND OR RENTAL BRIDAL GOWNS
35:16 - Time for sustainable wedding planners
42:06 - Lesson 5: BUY LOCAL
42:40 - Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good.
Find Alessia Armenise here:
www.prettyslow.life
@alessiaarmenise
Thank you for listening!