Our Partners

Click through the links on the left hand side or scroll down to view our list of carefully screened Partners for products and services helping you to plan a more sustainable celebration.

The ethical and environmental status of each partner is rated using our specifically developed Green Gauge of ten guiding measures for a healthier planet. We rank according to their level of greeness indicated by the number appearing beside the icon below. See an explanation of measures

Partner level of greeness

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Beauty, Hair & Makeup

Many smaller cosmetics companies avoid the plethora of chemicals used by the big manufacturers, use plenty of organic components and package their products in recycleable bottles - better for you.

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Bridesmaids etc

Small dedicated makers and creators of unique and beautiful outfits and hats, shoes and accessories for your bridesmaids, your mum, your attendants and your friends.

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Cakes

Chocolate cake, cream cakes, fairy cakes, cheese cakes, profiteroles, crocomboche, pavlova, carrot cake and fruit cake - all made with the best organic and fair trade ingredients.

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Caterers, Food & Drink

Creative and enthusiastic caterers, growers, vinyards, juice makers, grocers and vintners all passionate about what they do and where they source their raw materials.

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Celebrants

Wedding celebrants officiate at non denominational, interfaith, humanist or pagan ceremonies.

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Decorations & Details

Delight is in the detail. From bunting to haybales and candles to conkers, the smallest little detail can make all the difference to the overall effect you create.

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Dresses & Gowns

Have your wedding dress made-to-measure by a local dressmaker, wear a reworked vintage creation. Hire a gorgeous gown or find a once used, much loved dress at a charity shop.

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Florists & Flowers

Choose a local florist who is happy to work with you, sourcing locally grown seasonal flowers or living plants to decorate your wedding day with style.

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Gifts & Favours

Beautiful hand-made gifts, original ideas for favors, living trees and plants to say thank you.

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Groom's Outfits

Hire your suit, buy fair trade and organic shirts, seek out a vintage ensemble.

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Health & Wellbeing

Every couple should look stunning on their wedding day, so the best way to ensure an all natural radiance is to take care of your health and well being in the run up to the wedding.

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Hens & Stags

Pre wedding get togethers can be a great way to experience a bit of bonding with mums, dads, best friends, close relatives while having a final fling, and lots of fun, into the bargain.

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Honeymoon & Eco-Tourism

Accommodation, hotels, spas, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, camping, pre-wedding parties, honeymoons at home and abroad, eco-tourism worldwide, carbon offset options.

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Insurance & Banking

Not the most enlightened of sectors, so not much choice for anyone wanting to buy ethical wedding insurance. Ethical travel insurance is marginally easier to find.

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Jewellery

Jewellers and designer makers sourcing conflict free and fair trade materials and products. Vintage and antique dealers and shops.

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Marquees & Tents

Pole Marquees, frame marquees Raj style tents and gazebos to create your tailor made space in a garden or field; on the beach or in the woods.

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Mother of the Bride

Small dedicated makers and creators of unique and beautiful outfits and hats, shoes and accessories for your mum.

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Music & Entertainment

Live entertainers and musicians from the local area are the most sustainable choice avoiding travel miles and power consumption.

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Photographers & Videographers

Photographers and videographers today use state of the art digital photographic and film equipment. Find some of the very best local eco professionals here.

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Planners & Event Organisers

Work with an ethical wedding planner and have access to great ideas, the best eco services and producers and an event organiser's wealth of planning experience.

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Shoes & Accessories

Recycled and sustainable materials, vegetable tanned and chrome free leathers, shoes and accessories in innovative and eco friendly designs.

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Stationery & Invitations

Designer makers of beautiful, stylish wedding stationary using recycled materials and hand made papers. Prnters using vegetable inks on earth friendly paper and card.

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Sustainable Living

Utilities, home and lifestyle products, fashion and food. Choices for a greener more sustainable family life.

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Transport

Carriages and cars, trains and tricycles. Wedding transport to suit whatever the weather.

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Venues

Hotels and restaurants, country houses and heritage sites, family run farms and village halls, museums and community organisations. There's plenty of choice to suit your style.

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Wedding Lists

Original ideas for your wedding list, charity organisations and wedding list services.

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GreenUnion - a searchable database of green wedding services, products, tips and advice