A Staged Methodology — v1.0
A genuinely sustainable wedding isn't one decision — it's a sequence of choices across planning, vendor selection, and the event itself. Here's a five-stage framework for thinking through it.
Choosing local, seasonal, and low-waste materials for décor and catering.
Prioritizing vendors with documented sustainable practices.
Planning for composting, donation, and recycling before the event, not improvising on the day.
Setting expectations (digital invitations, transport coordination) in advance.
Measuring what was actually diverted from landfill, not just what was planned.
A five-stage methodology: 1) Sourcing, 2) Vendor Selection, 3) Waste Diversion, 4) Guest Communication, and 5) Post-Event Reporting.
Plan for composting, donation, and recycling before the event rather than improvising on the day, and measure what was actually diverted from landfill afterward.
A genuinely sustainable wedding is a sequence of choices across sourcing, vendor selection, waste diversion, guest communication, and post-event reporting — not a single decision.