Sustainable Destination Wedding: getting married while respecting the environment

Every couple dreams of an unforgettable wedding, in a magical location, that allows them to escape and get away from their daily routine. For this reason, destination weddings - meaning weddings celebrated abroad - are becoming a widespread and beloved trend.

In addition to a charming location, couples also look for an event that reflects their values, often aligned with the concept of sustainability.

Events and sustainability

In recent years, environmental awareness has increased exponentially, with more and more people opting for eco-friendly choices as a result. Sustainability, which was once considered a fad, has now become an important factor in the selection of products and services. A 2023 study conducted by LifeGate highlighted that the importance of sustainability has been growing steadily for Italians since 2015, and how it influences the choices of 68% of the Italian population - almost 7 out of 10 people.

The events sector, especially weddings, is no exception. The demand for eco-friendly solutions is constantly growing - nowadays, couples want to celebrate their love in a responsible way, and they are also willing to spend more to do so. Minimizing the environmental impact and supporting ethical practices has become something important to offer to your guests, which contributes to creating the party experience.

How to create a sustainable wedding
Choosing the location, the menus and the details of a sustainable wedding

In a sustainable wedding, every detail, from the choice of location to menu, decorations and favours, is selected considering their environmental impact.

Therefore, organizing this type of wedding requires careful and accurate planning. Here are some useful considerations:

• Location: Choosing a sustainable location may sound complicated, but more and more venues are paying attention to their ecological footprint.
• Zero-mile menu: crafted with seasonal, organic products from local vendors, it will be tasty, genuine, and most importantly, sustainable. Opting for vegetarian or vegan dishes is an even more committed choice.
• Floral decorations: you can opt for seasonal, native flowers and plants, sourced from a local nursery.
• Clothes: opt for dresses and suits with local fabrics and natural colours, or made by an artisanal factory.
• Transportation: it may sound like a secondary aspect, but in most weddings numerous cars are used to reach the wedding venue and then the reception. A more sustainable solution could be renting shared transport for all guests, or even just planning the ceremony and reception in the same place.
• Wedding favours: these are souvenirs given by the couple to thank guests for attending, and for this reason they must convey the spirit of the wedding. For this reason, in a sustainable wedding, favours should also be sustainable. One idea could be buying favours from local charities that finance their activities with handicrafts: an eco-friendly gift with great human value.
• Details: every other detail can make a difference - for example, sending digital invitations, or choosing to print the menus or tableau de mariage on recycled paper.