How can I plan my eco-friendly wedding in India?

Presently, as large weddings are on hold, couples are opting for small, intimate weddings featuring environmentally sustainable decor. Here’s what they had to say.

1. Reusable Decor.
2. Plants and More Plants.
3. ‘Vocal For Local’ Approach.
4. Artificial Flowers.
5. Use the Venue as Decor.

How do you have no waste at a wedding?

7 Perfect Ideas to Celebrate the Perfect Zero-Waste Wedding

1. No more cards. Rahil and Shaily Shah’s e-invite.
2. Minimalism is the keyword. Minimalistic flower decor which was later sent for composting.
3. Electric lights out, solar lanterns in. A solar lantern.
4. Clinky-clanky cutlery.
5. Go Organic.
6. No food waste.
7. Return Gifts.

How can I promote my green wedding?

Handmade invites, organic detergents to wash steel plates and cups for reusing waste water, and cloth bags are in the offing to endorse green weddings.

How much waste does a wedding produce?

The Green Bride Guide states that the average wedding produces 400 lbs of garbage and 63 tons of CO2. With an estimated 2.5 million weddings per year, that is about 1 billion lbs of trash and as many emissions as approximately 4 people would produce in a year, in just one single day.

What colors go with green for a wedding?

Mint green pairs well with a muted turquoise or celadon. Because blue and green are so close on the color wheel, they blend seamlessly together in most shade combinations. Blue and green make for a beautiful ocean theme and work well in beach themes as well.

What are eco-friendly flowers?

A sustainably sourced flower is a fresh cut flower that is not treated with pesticides and can be found, grown, and sold locally. One reason that cut flowers may not be considered sustainable is that they require too many resources and transportation to get to their destination — especially bouquets.

How do you make a wedding green?

10 ways to have a green wedding

1. Try wildlife-friendly wedding favours.
2. Ask for environmentally-friendly wedding gifts.
3. Choose eco-friendly wedding invitations and photos.
4. Buy ethical engagement and wedding rings.
5. Source local, organic food and drink for your wedding feast.
6. Hire your wedding dress.

Are weddings bad for the environment?

Marriage is a beautiful thing, but the average American wedding is keeping a dirty little secret — it’s estimated that each of the 2.5 million weddings that take place each year produces 400 to 600 pounds of garbage and 62 tons of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.

Are weddings sustainable?

Luckily, eco-friendly weddings are becoming increasingly popular—especially as micro weddings and elopements are on the rise. Planning a sustainable wedding does not have to be more challenging than planning less environmentally-friendly nuptials. However, we know figuring out where to start can be daunting.