Eco and Sustainable Wedding Tips, Advice and Inspiration?

What do you think of when I say ‘wedding ceremony’? What have you thought about ones you’ve attended previously? Whether you view the ceremony as the important bit, the special bit, the exciting bit, or the boring bit, I think we can all agree that it is one of the most iconic elements of a wedding! It amazes me how many people reflect on ceremonies as being something that’s essentially quite boring and done out of necessity … but in my opinion that’s because they haven’t heard of celebrants! I was only introduced to celebrant led ceremonies less than 5

When it comes to planning your wedding and/or celebration there is already so much to consider, but have you given any thought to the amount of plastic involved and whether you could go plastic free? It is surprising just how often and where plastic can crop up in the process, but with a little forward planning and research, it’s possible for each of us to make a difference one event at a time. We’ve all seen the shocking images of just how much plastic is in our oceans and how devastating this is to our marine life (or if you

Now, if you’re a regular reader of my blog or follower of my social media channels you’ll know I just love talking about sustainability and how you can make your wedding more eco-friendly! I could literally talk about this for hours, and I love the challenge of coming up with unique ideas, suggestions and tailoring my advice to each and every couple I work with. So, when the team at Emporella invited me to join them for their ‘Real Wedding Chat’ I obviously jumped at the chance, and thoroughly enjoyed our hour long chat about all things eco weddings! In

Venue Review If you are eco-minded souls that want to plan your wedding more sustainably right from the start, then what better way to kick off the process than looking for a sustainable venue that aligns with your values and ethos! Today I want to share with you a stunning Bedfordshire wedding venue that has ethical and eco values right at its core. Introducing, Clophill Eco Lodges …. Key features: Awarded Gold by the Green Tourism Awards scheme, a very rigorous assessment of environmental impact and sustainability Incredibly picturesque and natural site with stunning views across Bedfordshire countryside The site

Should I hire a wedding planner, will they be worth it? Any investment requires careful consideration, especially when it is associated with what is typically one of the most expensive days of your life! In this 2 part blog series (you can catch up on part 1 here), I conclude by covering 5 more reasons I recommend you carefully consider when establishing if you should hire a wedding planner. Whilst we as wedding planners provide so many benefits to our couples, only you can truly decide if these will solve your specific needs and make a wedding planner a necessary

Worth is perceived differently by everyone, fact! So determining whether something, in this case having a wedding planner, is worth it comes down to first establishing what your needs and expectations are. Not everyone needs, wants or has a wedding planner because they just aren’t worth it for everyone, and that’s being honestly written by someone who offers exactly the service we’re debating here! To help you decide, here are 5 reasons why a wedding planner might be worth it for you. There’s so many ways we can help that I have broken this answer down into a 2 part

This year more than ever I think we’re all looking forward to those beautiful long days of Summer, especially with the hope of us being well on the path to more freedom and a healthier, safer country by then! With the hope of weddings being able to go ahead this Summer in one form or another, and the excitement brewing as couples plan for big celebrations in the years to come, here are 7 tips plus lots of inspiration to consider when planning your summer wedding. Get Planning Early Summer has always been the peak season for weddings, and even

Sustainability… it’s no big news to you that this is something I am passionate about in the wedding world, but (believe it or not!) I have a life outside of weddings too, and I’m just as passionate about sustainable living. As a small independent one-woman business, Green Soul Weddings is practically an extension of me. My business embodies my personal passion for sustainability and enables me to help others wherever they may be on their sustainable journey, but it is only one of the many ways I try to make a difference and reduce my footprint. Try is the operative