It’s no secret that most weddings come with a hefty to do list. There’s a lot to prepare for on the day, from deciding what to eat to how to keep your guests happy and entertained for a whole day, while also making sure you’re enjoying yourselves too. If you’re environmentally-minded or keen to have a homespun wedding, the additional pressure of trying to keep your wedding eco-friendly can add to the stress.

Weddings certainly can come with a lot of waste, but that doesn’t have to be the case at all. Through some idling googling, I learnt that weddings in 2017 accounted for almost 5000 tonnes of plastic waste, which is just a mind-boggling amount. So I got to thinking about all the ways of keeping your footprint small and having a wedding day people thoroughly enjoy. I’ve put together a short list of things to do to have a wedding without costing the earth, and it’s just a springboard for ideas. You might have more ideas than I go through on here, or you might choose to only do a few of these things. Either way, it’s awesome that you’re thinking about how to have an awesome wedding without creating a ton of waste.

Let me know if you think I’ve missed anything out! I’d love to share more ideas.