Nowadays, any event that takes place across the country needs to have an eco-friendly ethos at heart, and a wedding fair is no different.<\/p>\n
Temporary events and roadshows such as these often rely on environmentally damaging items such as single-use plastics, and with the recent push to eliminate this type of product from common use in the UK, it\u2019s now more of a consideration than ever to plan a wedding fair that\u2019s as eco-friendly and environmentally conscious as possible \u2013 especially if you\u2019re selling green products themselves.<\/p>\n
This quick guide will run through some of the things you\u2019ll need to think about in order to make your eco-friendly wedding fair something special, providing the inspiration for a slew of unforgettable ceremonies.<\/p>\n
Creating a welcoming, magical space for soon-to-be newlyweds to get inspiration for their big day is priority number one. A natural, garden party aesthetic could work well here \u2013 think bunting, plants and fairy lights to brighten up a dour convention centre. While having a strong aesthetic is a priority, making sure it\u2019s eco-friendly should follow right behind. Consider investing in fabric bunting instead of plastic, and using LED lighting and real plants instead of energy-sapping bulbs or faux alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n Chances are, you\u2019ll want wedding caterers to sample their wares at your fair, which means a lot of disposable food packaging being distributed across the event \u2013 and this could be an environmental oversight if handled incorrectly. Think about\u00a0following in the footsteps of large music festivals such as Glastonbury<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and ban all single-use plastic, to ensure that the waste generated by food-curious couples is going to biodegrade in the proper way.<\/span><\/p>\n Making sure the food itself is sourced responsibly and offers plenty of vegetarian and vegan options is another thing worth considering, as meat-free foods typically have less of an environmental impact, and locally sourcing your produce can further improve your catering in this way.<\/span><\/p>\n If your wedding fair is to pride itself on an eco-friendly ethos, promoting it with reams of paper flyers and leaflets that are hard to dispose of isn\u2019t the way forward. Being conscientious of the resources you use while promoting your event is a simple step that can help the environment in a big way. Using online marketing techniques to promote your wedding fair is a carbon-neutral alternative, and if you\u2019d like more traditional paper invites, then make sure they\u2019re printed on recycled paper \u2013 or go one better and print them on planet-friendly rice paper.<\/span><\/p>\n Be careful not to overstate your green credentials either, as this could be seen as \u2018greenwashing\u2019, something that has afflicted corporations and events alike over the past few decades. Simply put: don\u2019t talk the talk unless you can walk the walk, as the negative PR that stems from spurious claims of eco-friendliness is absolutely not worth it and can be damaging for your brand.<\/span><\/p>\nCATER FOR ALL AND REMEMBER THE CLEANUP<\/h2>\n
HAVE A CONSCIENTIOUS MARKETING STRATEGY<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
CREATING YOUR EVENT BUDGET<\/strong><\/h2>\n