Beauty in Sustainability

Photoshoots

3 May

Sustainability in the wedding industry is gaining traction as couples seek to minimise the environmental impact of their special day. From using local, organically-sourced materials, or finding pre-loved items for decorations, favours and tableware, to choosing suppliers who share eco-conscious values. When this shoot landed in our inbox, we simply had to share for those of you who seek inspiration for sustainability on your own wedding day.

Here’s Rachael from Electric Joy Ceremonies to tell us more about this submission:

How would you sum up the inspiration behind this submission in one paragraph?: “Sustainability now more than ever is becoming more prominent in the wedding industry. When new things are often considered first when planning a wedding rather than upcycled, pre-loved or repurposed items, this shoot aimed to highlight that you can still have a show stopping day using items and suppliers which are more eco conscious.”

Tell us about the theme of submission?: “ The submission is to highlight beauty in sustainability ; that beauty can be found in even the most unassuming of places and things, and this can help every couple achieve a stunning aesthetic whilst being kinder to planet earth.”

Tell us about the venue?: “The venue for the shoot was Hothorpe Woodlands in Leicestershire. Nestled in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, Hothorpe provides a natural and rural aesthetic which really complimented the sustainability theme.⁠”

Meet the Suppliers

Concept & Planning | Shirley Rae’s / Electric Joy Ceremonies | @_shirleyraes / @electricjoyceremonies

Venue | Hothorpe | @hothorpe

Models | Rachael & Lee | @just_my_cup_of_tea_couple

Florist | Ashton Flowers | @_ashtonflowers

Dress & Accessories | @bridalrelovedleicester & @sydney_grace_bridal

Harpist | @rebecca_harpist

Suit | Stringfellows Outfitters | @stringfellowsgentsoutfitters

Stylist | Kara Mia Venue Styling | @karamiavenuestyling

Photographers | @louiserichardsonphoto / @stevenbristowweddings / @zoeharrisphotography

Videographer | S L Photo & Film | @slphotoandfilm

Confetti | Shropshire Petals | @shropshirepetals

Cake | Shirley Rae’s | @_shirleyraes

Dog Wedding Chaperone| Emily’s Canine Crew | @emilyscaninecrew

MUA | Adele Coxon | @adelemakeupartist

Hair | Bridal Hair by Sharon | @bridalhair_bysharon

Book & Favours | Penny Lemonn | @pennylemonn

Audio Guestbook | @audioguestbook

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