Hosting an Eco-friendly wedding

 It’s no secret that weddings generate a huge amount of waste. Wedding waste is contributing to larger issues, like growing landfills and higher carbon emissions. Keeping Eco-friendly wedding in mind Environmental awareness is now part of mainstream consciousness.  With the hot melting summers and bitterly cold winters, we are all experiencing the effects of climate change with the extreme seasonal weather. A sustainable lifestyle is the call of the hour and as millennial couples tie the knot. They are starting to bring this awareness to their wedding plans as well. Also, sustainable Eco-friendly wedding are trending now and an Eco-friendly theme is becoming very popular. As Eco-friendly wedding options become freely available, it’s a great idea to embrace this theme.

Themes for Eco-friendly wedding

Opt for venues that are beautiful on their own, requiring less décor to be added to celebration spot. Choosing a park or preserve not only gives you a beautiful spot but it also contributes financially and gives exposure to a place devoted to the environment.

Invitation

Rather than sending printed wedding invitations, send digital invites, make own invites from old newspaper and magazine, on plantable seed paper, also smoke paper prints exclusively on bamboo and recycled paper using wind energy to power their operation.

Decor Ideas

One of the largest source of waste is floral decors, they should be collected and sent to be recycled to create organic gulaal. There are so many creative and affordable ways to reuse glass jars, tin cans, wine bottles and more to create absolutely stunning centrepieces filled with fairy lights.

Food for Eco-friendly wedding

Ban all disposable cups, plate etc. Instead, use bamboo over plastic. Opt for classic thalis with natural banana leaves and readable spoons and drinks with rice straws. Excess food should be donated to NGOs. Check out caterers who source their ingredients from local farms. Support local farmers with Cutting out meat for the environment and it will also lessen the carbon footprint. There are tons of incredibly flavourful meals that are meat-free and delicious. Farm-to-table caterers will help you reduce your carbon footprint by identifying which foods are in season and locally available.

Gifts

Plants and seeds should be gifted and watch the plant grow! Another option for a giveaway can be locally grown coffee, tea, honey or similar consumables such as herbs. Organic soaps and bath salts and reusable glassware can all lead to a positive chain of environmental benefits long after the festivities are done.

Travelling

Guest should be travelled together so less fuel is burned and if it is not close one bus should be hired rather than lots of different taxis.

Entertainment activities for Eco-friendly wedding

For entertainment, the roaming band should be hired to cut off electricity wastage, vegan food trucks for attraction, giant lawn games to keep them entertained, paperless photo booth using a tablet.

Dress

Recycled fabrics should be used or borrow a dress and make your own. Second handed dresses should be worn. Upcycling mother/grandmother’s clothes . Instead of ordering a wedding dress from overseas, consider shopping local and cutting down on the excess wedding waste. Shopping in person vs online can also be another great way to save on wasteful packaging and emissions from transportation.

Dual ceremony sites

Many venues offer both ceremony and reception sites, so rather than booking two separate locations for your wedding day, consider booking a dual-site instead. This will cut down on carbon emissions from guest and vendor transportation. Host your ceremony and/or reception outside, which cuts down on electricity usage.

Buy ethical rings for Eco-friendly wedding

Start your engagement off on a green foot with an antique diamond. Also, if you plan to purchase new, make sure your diamond is collected in a socially responsible manner. You can also consider ditching the diamond in favour of a gemstone that is more ethically sourced.

Chemical free make up

When booking your hair and makeup stylists, Make sure the makeup and hair products aren’t tested on animals.

Welcoming edible favours

Say thank you to your guests with edible favours served in reusable containers such as mason jars. Consider serving jam jars ,honey, homemade granola, candy, and nuts that reduce waste. Welcome bags show hospitality but they often include one-time-use plastic water bottles and individually wrapped bags of snacks.

Reducing guest list for Eco-friendly wedding

A significant contribution to your Eco conscious efforts is reducing the guest list as much as possible. When you were young, it’s likely that you dreamed of a massive affair involving hundreds of enthusiastic guests. But if low environmental impact is high on your list of priorities, or if lowering the cost of your wedding is, you should seriously consider cutting the list down to only your closest friends and family members.

The fact that you care enough to consider planning an Eco-friendly wedding is a great step in the right direction. Nobody will judge you for not nailing 100% of the possibilities, it’s the effort and intention that counts. Every little bit counts, and you’ll find that it all adds up quickly. Do what you can, and make sure that any recycled wedding items are passed along to the next bride to keep the green ball rolling.

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Top Wedding Trends of 2020 ! All you need to know is here !

 A new year brings a lot of fresh ideas and themes. Even for your wedding, there are plenty of amazing ideas this year. 2019 was a pretty fun year with people taking pets to their weddings; a trend that will still carry on, I guess. On an occasion of pure joy, all of us look forward to something extraordinary. As you are about to begin a new journey of their life, it’s obvious that you would look for something new for your day as well. Let us count down to the best top wedding trends of 2020.

#1: Dark pastel theme, one of the Top Wedding trends of 2020

Ditching the traditional ivory theme of weddings, 2020 bring colors of joy to your special day. Being said that, dark pastels are one of the top wedding  trending in 2020. The flowers with rich and exotic colors are selected to be matched with any other light shade for the background. It adds a unique highlight to the bride’s sheer white dress and makes her shine even more bright. The bold texture of magenta or blue paired with crème can turn your wedding into a fairytale setting.

Not only to light up the place but beautifying the dishes with edible flowers is also on the list this year. Yes! It’s trending. Many decorators have taken up the task of adding edible flowers to not only the setting but also to the desserts and cocktails. The cake is topped with edible flowers to add certain delicacy keeping in mind the theme of weddings.

#2: No florals

Flowers have always been the show’s topper for every wedding so far. Let’s bring a new twist this decade. Switch to elements other than flowers. Pampas grass is one of such elements trending right now. Instead of a color theme, add a monochromatic twist with a muted color palette using the pampas grass. The backdrop can be enhanced by mixing the grass with ivory and beige ornaments. Also, The leafy palm setting will give enchanting look to the natural scenery. Placing the candles in the right positions can also add a wow factor to your wedding. This is one of the best ideas that fits in the top wedding trends of 2020. The dancing flames will give an amazing effect to the surroundings and make your moment even more magical.

The pampas grass can also be made into ornaments. You can design the cloud out of the grass and hang them over the tables. Also, try out a standalone altar or a photo booth. The statement structures can also be made with pampas grass and a wooden frame.

#3: Indoor barn setting

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A fresh theme awaits all of you lovely couples. The exquisite theme of lights takes it to a whole new level. LED lights have been trending in 2019 covering the majority of events even other than weddings. These lights added sparkle to birthdays, proposals, and many more joyous memories. It’s time to add more décor to just the tiny fireflies. Furthermore, 2020 brings bulbs that complement the wooden texture of the barn. It gives a rustic feel to the environment.

Adding chandeliers with maroon drapes and candles to a rustic backdrop infuses a sense of the golden era. It can be presented as the old Britain topped with some melodious Hollywood retro. Dance to the lights and classical music. Don’t forget to add Vinyl players if you’re lucky enough to get your hands on them.

#4: Mini weddings – Top Wedding trends of 2020

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Amid the unexpected events of 2020, all of us are wondering what might come next. But that shouldn’t stop us from moving on and living our lives to the fullest. Although we must to proceed forward with safety. Considering this unfortunate situation, try giving a thought to having your wedding with only your ‘nearest and dearest’. Host a small wedding with less than 50 people in a small but elegant area. It is suggested to be hosted in the open air for fewer chances of transmission.

In addition, Small banquet halls or gardens are a perfect fit for such weddings. Getting married among nature has to be one of the most subtle ways of getting hitched.

#5: Custom Illustrated wedding cards

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The graphics have taken a new turn for the cards too. The floral cards are officially outdated. Get yourself a custom illustrated card design for your wedding. These cards are ruling the market with all the amazing designs and illustrations. Furthermore, They also have a different illustration on each card depicting one particular event per card. There are various designers on www.fiverr.com or you can get many more ideas from www.etsy.com.

These cards are available in various options. Moreover,  you can get your couple’s photo-illustrated on the card or you can reveal your venue! Get your venue painted on these lovely pieces of folded paper. Go for a watercolor option or get it with pastels.

So, let’s bring something fresh to the table this year!

Are there any other top wedding trends in 2020 that we might have missed? Comment below to let us know!

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How Indian celebrities Planned their weddings?

 Indian celebrities’ weddings are a reflection of splendor. We look at Indian celebrities’ weddings as nothing less than a heavenly dream. From low-key family weddings to the most extravagant ones, celebrities raise the fairy tale wedding bar high. The wedding pictures take our breath away and thaw our hearts. All Indian celebrities’ weddings resonate love and symbolize the grandeur. Right from their outfits to their grand receptions they give us major goals.

Here are ten Indian celebrities weddings that have left an indelible mark on our hearts and soul.

1. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas‘s wedding

When the pictures of Priyanka and Nick’s Roka ceremony surfaced the internet in August 2018, the fans were submerged in astonishment and anticipated curiously for the wedding. Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace was all set up for this multi-day festival.

Priyanka and Nick had a Mehendi ceremony followed by Sangeeth, the glamour and brilliance of these two have already made fans go gung ho for the wedding.

On December 1st, 2018, the couple first said ‘I do’ having a Christian wedding and later they tied the knot by embracing the Hindu wedding rituals. Priyanka’s Ralph Lauren White Wedding dress and Red Sabyasachi lehenga were dreamy and our desi girl looked stunning. Nick Jonas was no less of course. The couple later had a series of receptions, first in Taj Palace, New Delhi followed by the B-Town Mumbai reception. The most talked Indian celebrities weddings!

2. Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta‘s wedding

When we got to know the eldest son of the richest man in India is going to marry his childhood love, stakes were already high. Their wedding was magnificent. They married on March 9, 2019, at Jio world trade center in Bandra Kurla complex.

The following day the families had a Mangal Parv and organized a reception on March 11. The pre-wedding party that was hosted in St Moritz Switzerland longed for three days. The wedding echoed grandiosely and was assuredly OTT.

 

3. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh‘s wedding

The Bollywood’s Heartthrob Ranveer Singh and the queen of elegance Deepika Padukone got married in 2018. When the Bollywood’s most favorite couple got married in Lake Como, Italy in the presence of their families, all the Indians were allured by the extravagance of the location and the cuteness of the couple.

The couple got married in both Sindhi and Konkani style on November 14 and 15 respectively. Later the couple hosted a reception in Mumbai’s Grand Hyatt and Bangalore’s The Leela Palace Hotel. The Mumbai Reception was hosted by the Bhavnani’s whereas the Banglore reception was hosted by the Padukone’s.

 

4. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma‘s wedding

The cricket romanced with Bollywood when Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma got married. Their wedding on 11th December 2017 in Tuscany, Italy was a secret gift to the fans. Their intimate wedding took place in one of the most pricy resorts in the world, Borgo Finnocieto.

The couple gave us no clue about the wedding and gave a pleasant surprise to everyone when they declared their marriage on social media. Since the cat was out of the bag, one can not stop drooling over their wedding images. The couple hosted two receptions one in Durba Hall, Delhi, and another in Mumbai’s St. Regis.

Both the receptions were star-studded and the couple looked splendid. Right from the Prime Minister of India to the famous Indian cricketers and Bollywood heroes, everyone graced the reception with their presence. This was the most adored Indian celebrities wedding of 2017.

5. Isha Ambani and Anand Primal‘s wedding

This one was the biggest Indian celebrities’ wedding in 2018. The wedding we have witnessed was no less than a Royal movie. The engagement of Isha and Anand took place in November 2018 in Lake Como, Italy. Right from the decoration to the performance of John Legend their engagement was no less than a fairy tale.

A 3-day pre-wedding party was hosted at Udaipur. The wedding was a grand celebration, from the dandiya night to the Sangeeth the pictures and visuals gave us goosebumps. How can we forget the boss lady Beyoncé’s performance!

On December 12, 2018, the duo exchanged vows at Ambani’s residence in Mumbai ‘Antilia’. We could not take our eyes off Isha and her 16 paneled Lehenga. Post-wedding the Pirmal’s and Ambani’s hosted two receptions, the first one at Anand Piramal’s new sea-facing home ‘Gulita’ in Worli and the second one at Jio Gardens in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex.

This multi-million wedding is unforgettable and considered one of the opulent Indian celebrities weddings.

6. Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja‘s wedding

When a Bollywood Indian celebrity and a fashion icon meets a Delhi based entrepreneur, the love story takes the form of Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja. The couple was styled in each other’s love and warmth as such bloomed with happiness.

The duo had a simple Sikh wedding, Anand Karaj on May 8, 2018. Rather than having their wedding in an exotic location or an affluent 5-star hotel, they preferred to exchange vows at the home of Sonam’s aunt in Bandra, Mumbai.After a penny plain morning wedding in a garden, the couple geared up for the reception at The Leela Hotel in Mumbai. People were star struck with the reception as all the Bollywood stars made their appearance.

7. Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover‘s wedding

It was on 30 April 2016 when Bipasha Basu became Mrs. Karan Singh Grover. The love between the two has brew during the film Alone and has grown into the eternal bond of Marriage. It was probably one of the most hyped weddings in Bollywood.

The pre-wedding pictures were also adorable. They aced their Bong attire and got married in a traditional Bengali style in the tallest hotel in the country St.Regis Mumbai. The couple faced several impediments before marrying each other. It was Karan’s third wedding and Bipasha’s first. Bipasha calls her husband lovingly as a monkey. Thus the wedding and the couple were often referred to as a monkey couple. How sweet!

The couple also hosted a grand reception for friends and family at the same St.Regis hotel.

8. Arpita Khan and Ayush Sharma’s wedding

November 18, 2014, the beautiful Nizam palace Taj Faluknama, Hyderabad was all decked up for the wedding of Salman Khan’s little sister Arpita Khan. Aayush Sharma who has turned as the husband of Arpita Khan was a Delhi based businessman and also the son of politician Anil Sharma. The entire Taj Faluknama was booked and strict security was imposed allowing no outsiders.

From high profile dignitaries to the profound celebrities everyone attended this fairy tale wedding. The initial celebrations began at the Galaxy Apartments which is the residency of Khans before the Baraat was taken to Hyderabad. The wedding was surely buzzing all over the news and is certainly memorable.

Taj Lands End hotel in suburban Mumbai was the reception venue. One can hardly mind eye the cost of this grand wedding, this evinces that Salman khan loves his sister a lot.

9. Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech’s wedding

Our favorite cricketer and an inspiration for every Indian Yuvraj Singh got married to the love of his life Hazel Keech in the year 2016. Hazel is a daughter of Mauritius Hindu mother and British father but her roots lie on Indian grounds. The wedding covered three Indian cities Chandigarh-Goa-Delhi. The couple first had a Sikh wedding on November 30, 2016, at gurudwara Fatehpur Sahib which is 50 kilometers from Chandigarh. Later, they had a Hindu wedding in Goa. The beach wedding in Goa was fancy and eye-pleasing. The other wedding ceremonies were also fun-filled and pulchritudinous which includes everything from Haldi, Mehendi, and Sangeeth.

The couple also had a reception jamboree at Delhi which witnessed men in blue, B-town stars, and several other famous personalities.

10. Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s wedding

On May 10, 2018, another Indian celebrity Neha Dhupia revealed via a post on Instagram, “Best decision of my life… Today, I married my best friend. Hello there, husband! @angadbedi,” she wrote. Fans were happy looking at the love-filled pictures as well as taken aback by the sudden surprise. The two had a low key Sikh wedding in a gurudwara in Delhi. The elixir of pastels in their pictures was as subtle as their love and marriage.

Everyone dreams of such a basic wedding and also we can not take our eyes off those amazing pictures.

These are just a few from a bag of lots of Indian celebrity weddings. All these weddings have one thing in common love oozing out of the pictures and the happiness on their faces.

All these weddings are major milestones and are etched to the hearts of the fans forever. Right from the Aishwarya Rai-Abhishek Bachan to the Saina Nehwal-Parupalli Kashyap every wedding has its magic and elegance. These weddings are true synonyms of big fat Indian weddings as such the standards are set high for the upcoming Indian celebrities weddings.

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