OLIVIA BRABBS PHOTOGRAPHY GREEN POLICY
It's a Nice Day for a Green Wedding
Green is the new white when it comes to weddings, with more couples caring about the Earth as well as their guests when they plan their big day. And it's no wonder when Climate Care states a 150-guest event plus honeymoon flights releases a shocking 14.5 tonnes of CO2 - four tonnes more than one British citizen uses in a year!
I'm passionate about the environment, and am excited that the wedding industry is finally getting eco-savvy. Thankfully, being green doesn't mean the groom has to sprout a hairy beard and the guests have to munch on lentils. Instead, couples can plan an earth-friendly day whilst retaining their own sense of style, sticking to their budget and choosing from a wide variety of options such as an organic dress, recycled paper invitations, homemade cake and organic food from local suppliers.
I believe that wedding photographers can do their bit too. My digital images and online proofing service cut down on paper and photographic chemicals, and whilst many photographers source their albums from overseas - clocking up polluting air miles - I offer stunning coffee table books and hand crafted albums that are produced in the UK. My office is run on 100% renewable energy sources, and I opt for recycled stationery and products wherever possible.
If going green appeals to you, Leeds has some fantastic local suppliers who are prepared to go that extra mile (on bike of course!) to provide you with the perfect wedding. From eco chic wedding stationery from Cherry Gorgeous to an alternative wedding venue with Weddings & Wellies, you can easily plan the day of your dreams with a clean conscience!
I was delighted to be one of the organisers of the UK's 1st Green Wedding Show which was held in October 2008 in Norristhorpe, West Yorkshire. Further information about green weddings and environmental issues can be found on my blog.
