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We like the custom of throwing stuff over the bride and groom after the ceremony as it traditionally signifies bestowing prosperity and fertility on the couple and is a well loved custom in both Denmark and the UK. We will not be using rice (as is traditional in Denmark) as John is a great bird [...]

Yay! We have another couple ready to share their ethical wedding story. I’ll hand over to Sarah and Marc for all the green gossip… The couple: Sarah Irving and Marc Hudson Wedding date: 27 September 2008 Venue and location: Manchester Registry Office and Manchester Bridge Club Approx budget: £3500 What inspired you to have an [...]

We’re in the presence of royalty today as we invite The Green Queen, Denise Thomas to share her ethical and green wedding triumphs and tribulations on the Ethical Weddings blog. Read Denise’s green bride profile below and check back again soon for updates on her medium-sized green day! Your name: Denise Thomas Wedding date: 15 [...]

Today is an exciting day for us as we get to welcome another couple into the Ethical Weddings blogging fold. Henriette and John have taken time out from their wedding planning schedule to share a few details from their big (or small!) day… The couple: Henriette and John Wedding date: 30 May 2009 Venue and [...]

To tie in with this Sunday’s Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show, The Guardian posted a piece on their Environment blog about 5 couples who tried to have a ‘sustainable special day’ The Boys from Brazil dvdrip . So far so good… Some heartwarming stories about couples who did things a little differently – and [...]

download Blank Check After reading about her eco chic friend’s wedding on Ethical Weddings, The Green Queen decided to take a look at her own wedding plans… and very kindly agreed to share them with us. Enjoy! My gorgeously green friend, Sarah got married a couple of months ago and sent me the write up [...]

Today I fancied a bit of cross posting so here for your reading pleasure is the story of Sarah and Theo, who celebrated their green wedding in London last year and currently feature on our Ethical Weddings homepage. Enjoy! The couple: Sarah and Theo Wedding date: 11 October 2008 Venue and location: The RSA, London [...]

After introducing you to our blogging couple, Helen and Mike earlier this month, we’re chuffed to have another ethical bride on board to share her experiences in the run up to the big day.  Sam gets married in May this year in Devon.  Here are her thoughts so far – and her top tips! Your [...]

I came across this photo story online about a Chinese couple who married on 9 November and it intrigues me… The headline is ‘Yao ethical wedding in Rongshui County, southwest China’s Guangxi‘ but the article itself doesn’t explain in any way why the wedding was ethical – or not that I can see. If you [...]

You’ve got your head screwed on properly (always a good thing I think), you’re down-to-earth, no nonsense… this wedding m’larkey is not going to freak you out.  You will not – repeat NOT – become the next bridezilla. After all, you’re here at Ethical Weddings, you’re thinking about the impact your wedding will have on [...]