SUSTAINABLE WEDDINGS: A KICKSTART GUIDE
GET HITCHED WITHOUT DITCHING THE EARTH
Sustainable wedding is a concept where soon-to-wed couples plan their wedding receptions by incorporating sustainability practices, such as ensuring their events serve balanced, healthy, and sustainable food, minimising food wastage, using environmentally-friendly products.
Check out this video on sustainable weddings by the Association of Wedding Professionals Malaysia (AWP Malaysia), in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia and EcoKnights!
TIPS & TRICKS FOR A SUSTAINABLE WEDDING
Here are some suggestions on what you can do as you plan for your sustainable wedding. Feel free to conduct your own research to explore more sustainable options from trusted resources.
VENUE
Choose a fin-free venue to celebrate your special occasion
MENU
If your venue serves shark fin soup, choose an alternative soup or ingredient that is sustainable to replace the dish, e.g. premium mushroom or double boiled chicken soup
MENU
Use the Sharkulator app to see how many sharks you can save by going fin-free in your wedding
FOOD WASTE
Plan your wedding menu according to your guest list to avoid unnecessary food surplus or wastage. Track any changes to the number of confirmed guests and their dietary restrictions.
CUTLERIES & DECORATIONS
Eliminate, minimise, or find sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics during your wedding reception
CUTLERIES & DECORATIONS
Minimise wasteful paper use - reduce and use efficiently. Look out for credible certified paper such as certified paper by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or recycled paper when using paper-based products.
TAKE A VOW OF SUSTAINABILITY
Over 70% of our website visitors who are getting married have pledged to plan for a sustainable wedding.
SUSTAINABLE WEDDING PLANNERS
Need a helping hand on your sustainable wedding? These sustainable wedding planners will be delighted to assist you in planning for your memorable sustainable wedding.
“Eventistry is a full-service event planning company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations by bringing your celebration visions to life while focusing on socially responsible, environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. We boost an extensive experience in wedding planning, party planning and corporate event planning. A one-stop solution to bring your dream celebrations to life. Our main expertise lies in curating mindful and meaningful moments. By ensuring that the majority of what we do is eco-inspired and green, we strive to incorporate elements of “people, community and planet” in all the special occasions that we create.”
ARE YOU A SUSTAINABILITY-FOCUSED WEDDING PLANNER?
Get in touch with us if you are interested to be listed as our sustainable wedding planner.
