Eco-Friendly Wedding Planning Guide
Planning your wedding with an eco-friendly approach can make your special day even more meaningful. There are plenty of ways to re-use, recycle, and donate, ensuring your wedding is both environmentally and ethically sound. Start your “happily ever after” by making choices that benefit others and the planet.
Skip the Favours, Make a Donation
Your guests are there to celebrate with you, not for a parting gift. Instead of wedding favours, consider donating to My Wedding Wish, which helps terminally ill couples make their wedding dreams come true. Let your guests know about the donation with a small sign, or let them choose from a selection of charities you’d like to support.
Share the Love with Your Flowers
After your wedding, donate your flowers to a local aged care facility or hospital to brighten someone else’s day. Add a note sharing your story and how you wanted to spread the joy of your special day with others. Table centrepieces can also be gifted as a thank-you to those who supported you along the way.
Give Your Dress a New Life
Rather than letting your wedding dress gather dust, donate it to organisations like Angel Gowns Australia, who transform gowns into beautiful outfits for babies who have passed away. Alternatively, consider Love Me Twice for upcycled bridal dresses, allowing future brides to wear your dress down the aisle again.
Go Digital with Invitations
Save on paper by sending digital invitations. For those who prefer a traditional approach, consider using seed paper for physical invitations, allowing guests to plant them after the event. A wedding website is another great option to keep guests informed, cutting out unnecessary paper use.
Re-imagine Wedding Rings
Instead of buying new, visit second-hand shops for jewellery or redesign family heirlooms. Antique rings or stones can be modernised and personalised, giving new life to old treasures.
Donate Leftover Food
After the celebrations, donate any leftover food to a local food bank or shelter. Sharing the abundance from your big day can make a real difference to those in need.
You don’t have to adopt every idea. Simply choosing one or two will ensure your wedding leaves a lasting impact on the community and the environment. Small changes can make a big difference.
Book a Sustainability-Focused Venue
Choosing a sustainability-focused venue is one of the most meaningful ways to reduce your wedding’s environmental impact. At Yarra Valley Estate, our eco-friendly practices ensure your celebration aligns with your values, from carbon-neutral event options to locally sourced and organic products. Hosting your wedding with us means creating beautiful memories while supporting a more sustainable future.
Ready to plan your sustainable celebration? View our Wedding Page to explore how we can make your special day both unforgettable and eco-conscious.
