Georgia at Berwick Lodge shares her tips for planning a sustainable wedding

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This issue we asked our experts for their top tips on planning a sustainable wedding.

Georgia, wedding coordinator at Berwick Lodge says: Our favourite wedding trend is conscious decision making and there are so many ways to be ethically and environmentally friendly.

Check out online resale sites for items used at other weddings and repurpose them for your own. You'll save them from being single-use and help your budget in the process! Check out websites such as Facebook Marketplace and Freecycle.

There's much more you can do in terms of being more conscious of what and how you purchase, and you could even ask guests to be mindful of how they travel. Book a venue that has sustainability as a top priority and keep food miles down by ensuring items are local and seasonal.

Why not try giving back to the environment to balance the impact of your wedding? Perhaps plant your own tree, or purchase and scatter a bee-bomb.

After the last few years, we've all done some reflecting and have a better understanding of what's truly important. This has certainly given wedding celebrations a deeper meaning, so perhaps you could ask your guests to make a charitable donation or fund a local project on your behalf, rather than receiving gifts.