Sustainable Wedding Inspiration
Inspiration & Styling
The aim of this shoot was, to re-use and reclaim as much as possible and not buy anything new, to create a luxurious vintage look that contrasted with the surrounding woodland. All of the props, tableware, glassware and furniture, were either found by rummaging in antique and secondhand shops, borrowed from friends and family or rented. The fabric drops, linens and ribbons were all made from natural fabrics hand-dyed with organic natural dyes. The stationery was printed on recycled seed paper which was planted after the event and left to grow.
Fashion & Beauty
The beautiful dress was made by a local designer, using remnants of fabrics that she already had in her workshop and will be re-purposed afterwards for another dress or other piece of clothing. This was accessorised with a vintage necklace and hair comb. The suit was borrowed from a local wedding boutique.
Flowers
Our amazing floral designer Catherine sourced the flowers from a local supplier, the roses were from a carbon-neutral grower and the foliage and greenery she foraged from the local countryside and even the woodland itself. No foam was used for the arrangements, the larger scale designs were either tied or secured using a structure made from natural materials like twigs and foliage, the bouquet and buttonhole were hand-tied. - Samantha Withey
