Learn How To Keep Your Pretty Wedding Eco-Friendly And Sustainable

Bride holding a beautiful pale yellow wedding bouquet

Inspired by the lush greens and natural beauty of New York City’s High Line, this sustainable luxe styled shoot doesn’t sacrifice style in the name of ethics. Wedding flowers are one of the easiest ways to make an eco-friendly decision for your wedding. The flowers used in this shoot were originally used at a wedding on Saturday night and re-purposed to reflect the feeling of The High Line.

The flowers for this shoot were provided by Bloomerent florist Wyld. Bloomerent is an online platform that connects two events in close proximity to allow them to share floral centerpieces. Photographer Daniela Constantini captured every detail of this eco-friendly urban shoot. See it all in the full gallery. keep reading to learn how to keep your pretty wedding eco-friendly and sustainable.

Elegant wedding invitation suite with envelope and rings

Bride in wedding dress holds bouquet, posing in garden archway Elegant bride holding bouquet, wedding dress in a lush garden

Bride with bridesmaids in black dresses holding bouquets

Eco Friendly & Ethical Wedding Decisions

With an amazing community of florists, including Wyld in Brooklyn whose florals stunned in this shoot, you never compromise quality with Bloomerent. Sustainably celebrating your marriage starts with a responsibly purchased engagement ring. Every L. Priori Jewelry engagement ring is ethically sourced and sustainably created. Purchasing antique jewels and reclaimed diamonds is the most eco-friendly and ethical jewelry choice, as no new gold or gems are harmfully mined to create those pieces. Baubles were mixed and matched across time periods to create a collected, urban look for this shoot.

We love all the eco-friendly ideas this post offers, and if you reach the end and want more then take a peek at these How To Be An Eco-Chic Bride ideas!

Rustic outdoor dining table set for a special event or wedding

Elegant wedding table setting with gold and black details Elegant woman at a beautifully set outdoor table with flowers Elegant proposal setup with ring boxes on a floral plate

Elegant table setting with gold and black details, top view

Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Vendor Options

This stunning wedding gown and the bridesmaids dresses were provided by Rent the Runway. The tabletop was decorated with fine china, glassware and vintage pieces from Borrowed Blu. The vintage pieces are sustainable in their reuse while also offering a delicate contrast to the lushness of the surrounding greenery. T+T Table Rentals crafts all of their event rental tables from reclaimed wood. From the live edge sweetheart table to the handmade farm tables, no new wood is harvested to create their pieces. Known primarily for their online invitations, Paperless Post has an incredible assortment of beautifully designed printed suites. This is a great option for the bride or groom who is more eco-conscious because you can send a mixture of print and online invitations, reducing the amount of overall paper consumption while still maintaining the same theme and style throughout your communication.

Delicious dessert table with cake and macarons in an outdoor setting Elegant dessert table with macaroons and other treats Delicious blueberry tartlets arranged on a wooden serving tray

A charming cake decorated with flowers on a rustic wooden stand

Keep Things Local To Keep You Happy

Sweet Pistachio Patisserie created a delectable dessert table with beyond cake. Sourcing their ingredients from local suppliers with 100 mile radius, Sweet Pistachio minimizes their carbon footprint by keeping it local. Our shoot featured a semi-naked cake, trifles in glass shooters, blackberry almond rosemary tea cakes, a mini pie assortment, and thyme olive oil macarons. A palette of white, green, and berry echoed the natural greens of The High Line.

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