So, you would like to make your wedding as carbon friendly as possible but don’t know how or where to start.... You think its sounds like just another expense and one more thing to organise.... check out our list of 10 things you can do to make your wedding greener and show your love for the planet....

• Hold your ceremony and reception at the same location. This is not only great for the environment but also convenient for your guests (We at Bride Online LOVE a ceremony and reception combo!)
• Encourage Your guests to carpool or provide transport
• Chose fuel efficient weddings cars
• Use recycled paper for invitations and remove any excess like registry info etc Ask guests to recycle your invitations. Provide an electronic invitation with extra info (such as registry and RSVP)
• Use local produce and wines where possible
• Register your wedding for carbon credits and encourage guests to buy credits rather than gifts
• Use native flowers and decorations where possible
• If you are having wedding bomboniere hand made from recycled materials
• Look for a pre loved gown
• Honeymoon locally

These are just a few ideas, we'd love to hear how you have incorporated green and eco themes into your wedding!