Instead of thermocol decorations and flexes, use colourful cloth décor and reusable propsCreate photo booths by repainting old boards, cycles, photo frames and other propsDonate leftover food to orphanages and similar organizationsShift to edible or reusable cutlery optionsFor the entry, replace cold pyros, confetti blasts and smoke bombs with flower FOOD GRADE PET SHEET FOR FOOD PACKING petal showers and quirky dance routinesUse seasonal florals from local vendors rather than imported onesOpt for LED bulbs and lights(Tips by Reetu Jain, Director, The Weddingwale)Rebecca and Daniel Pearson reused their wedding decorations. The biggest hindrance remains, as Prashin says, the ‘log kya kahenge’ thought. Prashin makes an important point when he says that being organic is not synonymous with being eco-friendly. Our centerpiece is now used as a flower vase. Prashin vouches for this thought by saying, “I’m a freelance photographer and shoot a lot of weddings. “We didn’t use tissues either, as guests were encouraged to use washable napkins instead. Talking about their 2016 wedding, Daniel says, “Ropes used for hanging wedding decorations were later used at home to hang wedding pictures. The money collected was donated to NGOs working towards preserving the environment.

Big fat Indian weddings are all about song and dance, raucous guests, sartorial opulence and of course, delectable, not-easily-digestible food.Sharanya and Susheel, on the other hand, gave out bird feeders to friends and family. But, we couldn’t say that outright, so we wrote these quotes about food to draw attention to the fact that the food we’re eating is precious,” explains Prashin. Seed papers are eco-friendly papers that are filled with seeds.Reuse to reduce wasteThis desire to reduce waste by using reusable items is common among those eager to have an eco-friendly wedding. Actress Rubina Dilaik, who recently tied the knot with long-time beau, Abhinav Shukla, opted to give eco-friendly invites. We asked our guests to note down the information and then rip the paper and plant the seeds.Another couple that opted to minimise waste by reusing a lot of their wedding decorations is Daniel and Rebecca Pearson. People have told us that they love the gift because it has helped them see different kinds of birds,” says Sharanya.