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To lighten that impact, consider going digital.
Harper Cowan
Ward advises to avoid any single-use items (i.e.
Your wedding wardrobe also doesnt have to always have a place in your closet.
Embrace Vintage
Bride Tish Weinstock wore a vintage John Galliano dress for her Halloween nuptials in England.
For her minimalist wedding in California, bride Danielle Hausberg opted to arrange her ceremony in the round.
Want to add some retro charm to your celebration?
Shop vintage or gently used pieces to integrate throughout your event.
For vintage decorations, take to the flea market or your favorite antique stores to curate goods.
Bride Tish Weinstock wore a vintage John Galliano dress for her Halloween nuptials in England.
Be sure to follow Instagram accounts of popular rental companies for sample sales of older stock.
Resale goes beyond decorations, too.
Founder Sarah Brennan Hughes tapped into this specific market with the launch of the bridal resale platformRowely.
“The women at Studio Mondine worked really hard to gather all local blooms and shared our vision for a thoughtful-and-sustainable-as-possible wedding and I loved the result,” said bride Sophie Marx of the florals at her 2022 Mendocino cliffside wedding.
Wedding planners also emphasize that the way florists create their designs counts.
To help offset that impact, consider making a donation to local charities or environmental foundations.
Registry sites likeZolaoffer the option to have your guests contribute a donation as their gift to you.
Photo: Olivia Pierce
