Sustainable Luxury Wedding Inspiration

A luxury wedding complete with fairy tale wedding gowns, pastel perfect floral arrangements, venue to die for AND a sustainability aspect. Guess someone just completed weddings… suppose we’ll just finish up here then. Seriously though, what can we say but, WOW. Wanting to demonstrate that not all sustainable weddings must have the boho chic vibe and can translate into a luxury wedding, Emma Jane Photography and Ella Hartig came together to create this glorious shoot! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this picture perfect inspiration. Get ready to float off into a little world of whimsical dreams…

Luxury wedding inspiration complete with fairy tale gowns and pastel florals

We wanted to do something different with this shoot, both in terms of styling and messaging. We wanted to show that sustainable doesn’t just mean boho and hessian, and luxury doesn’t just mean whites and golds.
Ella Hartig Events

Golden hour tablescape image with white candles and pastel florals

Bride & groom sit beside lake as bride leans into groom

Two white wedding cakes with pastel decor and white frosting

Two tier wedding cake with white frosting and pastel floral decor

Golden hour image with pastel florals and colourful heels

Bride wears purple chiffon gown whilst holding bright and bold bouquet

Bride & groom stand beneath brick archway whilst bride wears white full gown

Groom holds bride leg as he leans her back whilst she wears purple chiffon gown

Bride leans into groom as he wears pale suit

Bride & groom look at one another and laugh as they walk together

White chairs line aisle as floral decor creeps up pillars

Bride & groom look at one another lovingly as bride wears off the shoulder wedding gown

Bride & groom touch heads as pastel florals can be seen in the background

Groom sits on white and gold chair whilst wearing pale suit and pale pink tie

Bride & groom stand on pathway with archway in the background

Bride & groom laugh together and walk as groom holds floral bouquet

Bride looks back at groom as she wears off the shoulder gown and holds pastel bouquet

Bride & groom stand at the front of aisle whilst Italian style lake and archways can be seen in the background

Pastel floral bouquet featuring pampas grass and large roses with green foliage tied with pale ribbon

Bride wears short wedding gown and long lace sleeves whilst stood with groom in pale blue suit

Bride laughs and wears short wedding gown with large bow and pearl necklace

Bride laughs with groom who wears pale blue suit

COLOUR SCHEME

We wanted to inspire couples to look beyond blush pink weddings and see that using colour can still be elegant. The initial colour pallet inspiration came from unicorn princess vibes, with a vision to execute this in a sophisticated muted pastel tone. The aim was colourful but classy, whilst still being sustainable.

STYLING

Every dress was made in the UK by designers who are consciously making an effort to be more sustainable in their choice of fabrics, minimisation of waste and in their workplace culture. The suits are incredibly unique and made with recycled plastic bottles. All hair and make-up products were vegan, cruelty free and sustainable.

Bride wears white full off the shoulder sleeves wedding gown with long train and sweetheart neckline

Golden hour tablescape with white candles and pastel floral decor

Bride sits in golden hour sunshine at luxury wedding table whilst wearing full off the shoulder sleeve wedding gown

Pastel themed luxury wedding tablescape complete with white candles and large floral decor to the end of table

Bride wears full sleeved off the shoulder wedding gown with sweetheart neckline

Sun pours over luxury tablescape with pastel florals and white candles on white table cloth

Bride & groom sit together at table whilst bride wears lace gown with long gloved sleeves

Bride poses in bridal gown with puffed sleeves and pocket in dress

Bride & groom kiss on pathway lined by manicured green trees

Bride stands behind luxury wedding tablescape whilst the sun shines and pastel floral decor lines the table

Bride & groom stand under brick archway whilst bride wears short bridal gown with large bow

Pastel tablescape with white candles lining the table

Golden hour sun shines over luxury wedding tablescape with white cloth

Bride wears large white wedding gown with puffed sleeves and holding pastel bouquet

Bride stands under pergola with hands in pockets and holding pastel bouquet

We love this luxurious take on a sustainable wedding. It just proves that you can make eco-friendly wedding choices and your day can still look fabulous.

I wanted to be the change I wish to see and I really hope this editorial inspires couples to make more conscious decisions when planning their wedding. Being confident in the knowledge that this won’t compromise on the luxury quality they receive.
Ella Hartig Events

Is a sustainable luxury wedding for you? Don’t go anywhere! We understand looking into the sustainability side of things can be difficult, but we have plenty of inspiration available. Take a look at this sustainable wedding, complete with natural confetti and DIY bird seed favours! Or, head on over to our eco-friendly roundup! Here you’ll find plenty of weddings with a plethora of ideas to ensure your day is a little more planet friendly.