Its worthwhile remembering that the wedding industry relies on a bride's enthusiasm to spend a disproportionate amount of money on arranging her day. Contrary to popular belief, considering greener, local and home made alternatives when planning your wedding may actually save you money and will go a long way to personalising your whole event.

Our mission is to offer you the products and services you need to make your day special. Search our list of carefully screened Partners to find a green supplier near you.

But before you even start to look around, here are the main things you should consider:

BUDGET? How much money do you want to spend?

HOW? Do you want a civil or religious ceremony?

WHEN? Do you have a date?
Things to consider are venue availability, family and friends' holidays, the seasons.

WHERE? Will the ceremony and reception be at the same venue?
Save on transport and keep them together or at least within walking distance of each other.

WHO? Who do you want to invite?
The numbers may be dictated by your budget and venue.

If you live abroad or the general demands of work leave you little time to organise your own wedding, consider employing a professional wedding planner. This need not necessarily be an extra cost. Ethical wedding planners will work well within your budget, and will ensure you keep to it. They'll help you find the ideal suppliers to create an eco friendly wedding that suits you.

Although wedding planning is a growing business in the UK there are not many truly green planners. But any good wedding planner should be able to work to your brief and help you to create a greener wedding.

Wedding Planners and Event Organisers - find an ethical wedding planner or event organiser in our partners section to help you realise your own gorgeous green day.