Weddings aren’t hugely eco-friendly affairs. There can be a lot of waste from food, throwaway decorations, plastic packaging, and so on. In all the excitement of planning your special day, it can be easy to forget about the impact that your big day could have on the environment.We know that you don’t have to compromise on style to host an eco-friendly wedding. We’ve put together a few ideas to reduce waste and host a more eco-conscious wedding day, some of which may also save your budget as well! Photograph by Grace Nicole Photography Buy a vintage or pre-loved dressReusing a dress or going preloved is a fantastic eco-friendly option as it reduces the need for buying a brand-new dress. Look on places like eBay, Etsy, and even Facebook Marketplace to find the perfect wedding outfit for you.   Photograph by Grace Nicole Photography Don’t get rid of your dressIf you are opting for a new dress, be careful not to rip or stain it. You can save your dress and pass it down to the next generation of brides in your family, or even donate / sell it post-wedding for a bit of extra cash. Photograph by Lovely Creatures Think about your accessoriesSomething old, something new, something borrowed and something blue? Choosing accessories that you know you will wear again is imperative. This will save money and will hold happy memories to remind you of your special day with each wear.  Photograph by Darley & Underwood Photography Choose a sustainable venueWhat do your chosen venue do to help save the planet? For example Sheepy Meadows tipi wedding venue is now ECOsmart accredited showing our comprehensive approach to sustainability. We have solar panels to produce all of the electricity for your event, and a wildflower meadow and beehives to keep the wildlife happy, as well as providing a perfect backdrop for your wedding photos! Photograph by Ian Bursill Repurpose your shoesLet’s be honest, you’re probably not going to wear your white wedding shoes again, so why not give them a new lease on life by giving them a makeover. There are lots of options for dying your shoes or having them modified for every-day use. Photograph by EKR Pictures Let your wedding party chooseYour bridesmaids are so much more likely to wear a dress that they’ve chosen and is in their style. Throwaway culture has a massive impact on landfill, therefore consider choosing a colour or style and letting them choose the rest! Photograph by Grace Nicole Photography Let's talk stationeryEmailing your invitations / save-the-dates means that they won’t get lost or end up in the bin and can also save money! Keeping your invitations online will also make things easier to track RSVP’s, dietary requirements, plus ones, and much more! Photograph by James Andrew Photography Cut down on travelThe biggest carbon footprint of your wedding is likely to be from travel. Choosing a location that is close-by will reduce the amount that the wedding party need to travel, as well as…