Eco Friendly Wisdom
Mindful Wedding Makeup: What it Is & Why It Matters
  Yvette van Schie of Ethix Makeup Beauty & Styling has been working in the beauty industry long enough to […]
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Eco Friendly Wisdom

Want to make your wedding a little kinder on the planet? Our wedding experts share all their tips on eco-friendly weddings.

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Why Choosing ‘Ethical Catering’ Is The Best Approach
  Image via Dan the Man Cooking Why choosing ‘ethical catering’ is the best approach How lucky are we that […]
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Any Wedding Can Be Eco-Friendly With These Simple Questions
Fair trade gold and known source gems by Ash Hilton When it comes to wedding planning, it’s easy to become overwhelmed […]
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What You Need to Know Before Talking to Your Ethical Jeweller
    I guess the first thing you need to know is ethical jewellers don’t necessarily wear hemp trousers and […]
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Green & Gorgeous – Our Favourite Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas
Image via Nina Hamilton Photography It is often assumed that an eco-friendly wedding entails a compromise in style, yet it’s […]
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Let’s Chat Sustainable Weddings With Sandra Henri of Less Stuff, More Meaning
Pearl Button Bridal by Sandra Henri Photography Enjoying a long career photographing weddings, it was a ‘mid life opportunity’ that […]
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What Would They Know? Yvette van Schie of Ethix
Working on The Green Issue has been such a joy. Talking to and learning from eco-friendly wedding vendors has truly […]
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So, You Want To Have A Sustainable & Ethical Wedding?
  Elise Mezner is a wedding photographer, sustainability coordinator and the kind of person who met her husband while lobbying […]
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The Mindful Issue

What if your wedding felt as good as it looked?

Planning a celebration with intention means choosing eco-friendly details, accessible venues, and rituals that truly matter, creating a day that’s personal, inclusive, and unforgettable.

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How To Choose Eco-Friendly Wedding Suppliers
  So you’ve decided to use your consumer power for one of the biggest days of your life: your wedding. […]
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Ubuntu: The African Philosophy Of Giving
  “Ubuntu” : “I am what I am because of who we all are” This is a Bantu dialect African philosophy based […]
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What Would They Know?
What Would They Know? Davina Adamson of Black Finch Jewellery
  If you’ve ever walked into a jewellery studio and felt like you’re meant to already know what you want, […]
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Cake Wisdom
Dark Romantic Wedding Cakes Are Having a Moment
  If the rise of candlelit receptions, moody florals and richly layered colour palettes has taught us anything, it’s that […]
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Photography Wisdom
Behind The Shot: Dani Bartlett, Somewhere Between Portraits
  It’s time for another instalment of our Behind the Shot series, where we ask photographers for a favourite candid […]
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Flower Wisdom
Getting Wedding Flowers Right, Whatever Your Budget
  Every couple starts their floral planning the same way, a folder of saved images and a budget that has […]
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Styling Wisdom
Stripes, Checks and Knowing When to Stop: A Guide to Patterned Wedding Linen
  Pattern on a table can lift a wedding or tip it into just a bit too much. Carina of […]
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Food & Catering Wisdom
Dark Romantic Wedding Cakes Are Having a Moment
  If the rise of candlelit receptions, moody florals and richly layered colour palettes has taught us anything, it’s that […]
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