We are all aware that we need to do things differently to help limit further damage to our environment, whilst at the same time living our lives. So how can you do that when you are planning a wedding? Using things that you already have, such as crockery, glassware, tablecloths and napkins is a great first step. Does it matter if it doesn’t all match? We don’t think so. Mismatched plates can look absolutely beautiful.
If you don’t have enough yourself, you can borrow from friends and family, or perhaps buy what you need secondhand and then donate it back afterwards. In France there is an amazing charity called Emmaus, where you can pick up almost anything for a fraction of the usual cost. There are a few of these shops in the UK too – as well as a host of charity shops.
We’ve been part of some amazing weddings where the couple have made lots themselves, from signs, to jam jar vases, to games for the kids and place cards for the tables. Let your creative juices flow and see what you can do yourself – you’ll be so proud you did. And afterwards, you can get rid of anything you don’t want to keep by giving it away, selling or donating.