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10
Apr
2024
By Boho
Eco-friendly and Green weddings are becoming increasingly popular. Retailers and vendors are offering sustainable options for everything a wedding entails, which is great news if you are looking to do your bit for the planet while planning your wedding. While traditions are honourable, waste and carbon emissions aren’t, your wedding is such a big event, so making it eco friendly and kind to the environment is a massive way to help save the planet. Today we will explore some things that make weddings more eco-friendly and simple things you can do to have a green wedding.
5 Things You Should Do to Have a Green Wedding
PHOTO BY SAM BOX PHOTOGRAPHY FULL WEDDING HERE
1. Go Paperless With Invites
Digital invitations are an excellent way to be kinder to the environment. Not only do they reduce the paper trail, but they also eliminate the emissions from vehicles during delivery transportation. Many online sites offer ways to create gorgeous wedding invitations with various design templates to download and distribute virtually. Social media sites provide ways to create groups that make it easier to spread the word about events and keep an appropriate headcount of guests.
If virtual invitations aren’t conducive to the guests, eco-friendly options are available. Recyclable paper, wood, leather and upcycled fabric are some creative ways to offer invitations for guests. Some companies plant trees in honor of purchases or use seed-infused paper to give back to the planet. Consider including a digital RSVP that allows guests to text or email to respond to invitations to minimize travel emissions and shorten the paper trail. Don’t forget about thank you cards for after the wedding as well.
photo by Rossella Putino – full shoot here
2. Choose an Eco-Friendly Venue
An eco-friendly venue can reduce waste and carbon footprints. Green venues often take the initiative to be kinder to the environment in ways couples may not consider when planning weddings. For example, energy usage plays a significant role in most weddings. Locales can be energy efficient by using smart thermostats and LED lighting.
Environmentally friendly venues with energy-efficient windows or solar panels reduce carbon emissions from power plants, which contributes to a healthier environment. Event spaces that have larger windows offer more natural light that conserves energy. Choosing a local and smaller location decreases travel and energy consumption as well.
photo by Gustavo Pozo – full shoot here
9
Apr
2024
By Boho
When you think of Autumn weddings you may often think of cold, leaf covered venues, muted tones and possibly a Halloween or thanksgiving theme. However today’s Autumn wedding comes from Tuscany where it is still lovely and warm and the late summer sun is still glowing in the sky. So rather than muted tones, today’s wedding is bursting with colours. Lai and Thomas were married on 8th October 2022 at Il Grande Prato in Tuscany. They held a gorgeous outdoor ceremony followed by an alfresco reception and what gorgeous decoration they had. Accents of Pomegranate and Terracotta were chosen for the decoration and the beautiful flowers and made this wedding so bright and cheerful. Big thanks to Love Folio Photography for capturing the day for us.
8
Apr
2024
By Boho
If it rains on your wedding day it’s meant to be good luck…..It may not feel like it at the time, but if you are superstitious then the rain could be your best friend! If you are currently planning your wedding, the state of our English weather my be dampening your wedding planning spirits, after all, it is seems to have rained every day since last October! BUT never fear, this weeks Boho Pins is here to show you that Rainy Day Weddings don’t have to be a disaster, even if you are holding an outdoor ceremony. If you embrace the rain it really can add a beautiful element to your day, all you need are some colour co-ordinated umbrellas and some accommodating guests! Here are some fabulous rainy day weddings that I have featured on the blog.
IMAGE SOURCE: PHOTO BY JON FROM S6 PHOTOGRAPHY
photo by Taylor Denton Photography. – full shot here
photo by Sowing Clover Photography – full wedding here
5
Apr
2024
By Boho
Planning a wedding can be both exciting and stressful. Without proper organization and preparation it can be overwhelming.
From selecting the perfect venue to coordinating vendors and finalizing details, there are countless tasks to manage leading up to the big day. To ensure a seamless and stress-free wedding experience, it’s essential to create a comprehensive preparation checklist.
Here’s a guide to the essential elements that should be included in every couple’s wedding preparation checklist:
Wedding Preparation Checklist: Essentials for a Seamless Event
photo by Chris Blackledge Photography – full wedding here
Set a Budget
Establishing a realistic budget is the first step in wedding planning. Sit down with your partner and determine how much you’re willing to spend on each aspect of the wedding, including venue, catering, attire, decorations, and entertainment. Be sure to factor in any additional expenses, such as taxes, gratuities, and always budget a little extra for any unexpected costs.
Create a Timeline
Develop a detailed timeline that outlines key milestones leading up to the wedding day. This will help you figure out what you need to do when and it can also be handy when it comes to prioritization.
This should include booking vendors, sending out invitations, scheduling dress fittings, and finalizing the ceremony and reception details.
Having a timeline will help you stay organized and ensure that everything is completed on time.
photo by TMinspired Photography – full wedding here
4
Apr
2024
By Boho
Now we are in April and the clocks went forward at the weekend, I think it’s safe to say we are officially in spring (even if the weather may have other ideas.) So today I thought I would focus my thoughts on spring weddings and look at all things pastel! Pastel weddings are a thing of wedding beauty, so many different shades and colour combinations to look at, from the flowers to the outfits, the cake to the stationery. A pastel colour scheme really can add a wonderful dimension to your day, soft romantic hues and gorgeous colour ways are just perfect for any spring wedding. I hope you enjoy this weeks edition of Boho Pins.
photo by Nicola Belson Photography – full shoot here
photo by Dawn Derbyshire Photography – full shoot here
photo by Ivette West Photography – full shoot here
