Tired of the city bustle? Do you want to be closer to nature on your wedding day, how to relax and unwind? An eco-style ceremony will allow you to do this, and this article will help you arrange it correctly. Here you will find answers to the questions: where to hold the celebration, which cortege to choose, how to decorate the photo corner, registration and banquet area, what kind of invitations, place cards, gifts for guests can be. You will also learn how to decorate a wedding cake and where is the best place to hold a themed photo shoot.
Style Description
The “eco” style became popular in the 2000s in Europe, when there was a demand for natural materials in interior design and clothing. Its name comes from the Greek word eikos, which translated into Russian means “house” or “dwelling.” This theme can be characterized in three words: unity with nature, harmony, natural beauty.
This option is suitable for those who want to make their life better, surround themselves with environmentally friendly things and achieve harmony with nature.
An eco-friendly celebration is in many ways reminiscent of a rustic-style wedding. Here you can find out how to arrange it according to all the rules. Here you will find tips on decorating the procession, choosing a ceremony location, decorating a cake, a photo zone, and much more.
The main principles of an eco-wedding
Some rules and traditions of eco-celebrations follow from the main principle - do not harm nature.
How to organize an eco-wedding:
- Refuse everything disposable: dishes, tablecloths, rose petals, balloons.
- Eliminate plastic completely.
- Think about who will remove the garbage and how. It is advisable to take the trouble to sort waste and recycle it.
- Do not throw away food - distribute it to guests or arrange in advance with food sharing.
- Celebrate in nature.
- It is advisable to use fresh flowers in decoration rather than cut ones.
- Dress simply and casually.
- Naturalness and naturalness are the main theme of the style.
- With all the desire for unity with nature, do not become a hostage to the idea. For example, if not all guests are vegetarians, you shouldn’t completely give up meat, and dried flowers in a bride’s wreath would probably be inappropriate.
- Make an emphasis in the design. For example, such an emphasis could be a maritime theme, a village theme or a spruce forest theme.
- The lifestyle of the newlyweds must correspond to the idea chosen for the celebration, otherwise it will not be an eco-wedding, but a stylized masquerade.
Color spectrum
An eco-wedding involves using a natural color palette in the decoration. In summer, you can choose something calmer - gray, brown, beige shades. In the cool season, rich colors are suitable - yellow, blue, green. The neutral tone is white, which is relevant in any month. You can combine several shades, an excellent solution is yellow + blue, green and beige, brown + gray.
Decorating a banquet area in beige tones outdoors
Eco wedding principles
- Reducing environmental harm should be at the core of what you do. Often an eco wedding is compared to a rustic wedding and, although they are similar in appearance, for a rustic it is important to be closer to nature, but not to preserve it. Rustic means freshly cut flowers, linen tablecloths, juicy shish kebab - things that are not suitable for an eco-friendly holiday.
- Don't go to extremes by trying to make every step green. This is not feasible and threatens to ruin your mood. Instead of limiting yourself, choose smart measures that won't ruin your dream holiday.
- Look for a site in nature - this way you use fewer design elements, focusing on naturalness.
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Venue selection
It is best to hold an eco-style wedding in nature. It could be:
- edge of the forest;
- River bank;
- sea beach;
- a park;
- garden;
- yacht Club;
- links;
- country cottage made of wood.
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The ideal time for the celebration is late spring or early autumn. Then it is neither cold nor hot; It will be easier this way with decorations that nature itself will take care of. This is an abundance of greenery and bright colors all around.
Bride's image
The image of the bride is key; the groom’s suit, the location of the holiday and its decoration are selected to match it. When planning a wedding in eco-style, they pay special attention to the dress and accessories.
Wedding Dress
For a wedding dress, brides choose eco-friendly fabrics such as linen, cotton, wool or hand lace.
The main thing is that they are made from threads obtained from nature. The color of the outfit is in a pastel range, close to natural – light green or blue, pearl pink, gray, ivory. For a winter celebration, a brighter palette is chosen - yellow, orange, light green, lavender.
When a dress is sewn in white, you need to avoid excessive whitishness and choose warm shades to dilute it. Fabric with a cream or pink tint works well. Dress styles for eco-style weddings are straight or A-shaped, creating the impression of lightness and floating.
Due to the naturalness of the fabrics and the method of cutting, such outfits are necessarily made with straps or covered shoulders.
Hairstyle
The bride's hairstyle can be free-falling, loose curls, or a bun with neatly stray strands. When the hair is long, loose braids are used, a hairstyle with bangs looks very good. The styling should look natural and without much effort to create it.
Bouquet
A lot of green leaves, herbs and ears of corn are used for the bouquet. From flowers, wild or wild cultivated inflorescences are chosen. The shades are delicate, dim, often found in nature. To be fully compliant, there should be a feeling that there is no human impact on plants.
Accessories
Decorations made from natural materials such as wood, glass, semi-precious stones, and shells are ideal for an eco-celebration.
You can place a modest wreath of wild or wild cultivated flowers on your head. When using costume jewelry, they give preference to rounded shapes, completely abandoning things containing sharp corners.
They do not use jewelry made in a classical manner, with calibrated edges of stones or frames.
Cortege
It is logical to assume that you should not order a motorcade for the newlyweds for a wedding. This transport is not environmentally friendly, and therefore it is better to replace it with a carriage (an option for those planning an eco-chic celebration) or a horse-drawn carriage.
Six-seater rickshaws with a seat in front for the driver can be used to transport guests. Suitable decorations include moss, which can be attached to the roof of the carriage, a garland of daisies (it should be hung in front of the vehicle), and twine. The last one will be to tie the reins beautifully.
Newlyweds' cortege
Newlyweds' style
The image of the young couple should correspond to the chosen wedding style. For the bride, the ideal choice in this case is a vintage wedding dress and matching accessories. For example, you can take old grandmother's or mother's jewelry, which will add a touch of nostalgia. For makeup, it is preferable to use natural cosmetics. There is also no need to do a flashy make-up, because the main idea of the wedding is simplicity and naturalness.
For the groom, the best option for a wedding attire would be a suit made from natural materials without the use of synthetics and chemical dyes - silk, linen or organic cotton.
Registration area design
Materials for decorating the venue of the celebration are presented:
- rattan;
- jute;
- bamboo;
- untreated wood;
- ceramics;
- reed;
- clay;
- stones;
- paper.
The use of non-natural materials – plastic, glass, metal – is not allowed.
In the registration area, woolen runners can be spread on the ground or floor. Scattered sand will look beautiful on a green lawn. Instead of chairs, it is just right to use wooden chairs covered with burlap. Another option for seating guests is on haystacks formed in the form of benches. They should also be covered with any natural fabric.
On the sides of the path along which the newlyweds will go to the leader, you can install tall wooden flowerpots with any wildflowers - gentian, cornflowers, dandelions, daisies. Clay pots with indoor plants are welcome, of which orchids, gladioli, dracaena, zephyranthes, ruelia and crossandra are suitable.
On the table with treats you can place wicker baskets with fruits, berries and sweets. It should be covered with a linen tablecloth.
The arch can be made of any wildflowers, woven into a garland and complemented with fabric. You can also use wooden stairs, barrels, or an old cabinet with peeling paint. The main thing is that there are no shiny elements in their decoration.
Flower arch
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Attention to detail
Irina Nikolaevskaya, art director of the InBloom , focuses on the fact that: “Eco-style in wedding decor has long gained popularity and has not lost it for many years. This is facilitated by the fashion for everything natural, environmentally friendly in our everyday lives. But, of course, if earlier fantasies on this topic ended with an arch made of many branches and vines, now decorators and wedding agencies have become more daring in their ideas. And brides and grooms increasingly want something extraordinary, not like everyone else. Eco style is also influenced by the general trends that will come this season. For example, geometry, a fairly new trend that fits perfectly into eco weddings. We also love to combine different textures and textures, and this season we will definitely have combinations of rough wood and other eco-friendly materials with the airy transparency of glass, the glossy surface of plastic and mirror elements .” “You can use burlap, cork, twine, hay and moss in decoration. In floristry, wildflowers will look best. You can also use gifts from the forest for decoration, such as pine cones, twigs, dried flowers,” notes wedding planner Ekaterina Vorotsnova.
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Also, you should: “Decide on the accent in style, for example, if you choose Christmas tree branches for decoration, then in the “welcome” zone you can organize gifts for guests in the form of green spruce sprouts in pots, and you can also decorate the cake with chocolate fir branches.” , notes Rozana Soshenko .
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Floristics
“ In the eco style there are no garden flowers, moreover, cut flowers are not welcome at all, even the bride’s bouquet is replaced with dried flowers , that is, not those flowers that will be thrown away after the wedding, or succulents that can then be replanted,” emphasizes Alexandra Zimakova, representative of the wedding agency Hymen. Decor ideas without flowers.
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Decor and design
“ Wedding celebrations organized in eco style are distinguished by the use of only natural materials in decoration and fabrics .” – notes a representative of the wedding studio “Wedding Wonderland”. “Eco-style decor always gravitates towards natural elements, so a large amount of different greenery, moss, pine cones, wood and natural fabrics are appropriate in the design. Attention to detail will not be superfluous either: invitations on a wooden base or textured paper with a corresponding print, light wreaths for decorating the hairstyles of the bride and bridesmaids, a stylized box for rings , small plants in pots for gifts for guests. This decor fits especially organically into the decor of country areas,” notes Rina Ozerova, head of the decor and floristry studio Klukva .
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Wedding professional Alexandra Zimakova Fr. The usual compositions on tables can be replaced with plants in pots or compositions of greenery and moss on small stumps . Bright and extravagant flowers should be avoided, as should cut plants in general. Of course, you won’t be able to adhere to this principle in a bridal bouquet, but it can be collected from greenery, dried flowers, tree branches, pine cones and succulents.
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Location
“Pay attention to the verandas that are located near the water and to the wooden restaurants, so that the venue also dictates the style of your event,” recommends wedding planner Ekaterina Vorotsnova. Marina Polkovnikova also pays special attention to the fact that: “When selecting sites, you should pay attention to country hotels with forests nearby. Pay special attention to the menu, it should be light and natural.” Also, you can hold a wedding ceremony directly in the fresh air, where the arch will be a spreading tree, which you can decorate at your discretion, for example, hang jars with candles on the branches or hang a fabric cloth. How to choose a place for a wedding outside the city? 5 steps.
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Images of the bride and groom
An eco-style bride's outfit is, of course, dresses made from natural materials: cotton, linen, crocheted lace. It is better to choose dresses that are light and flowy. A wedding dress should look natural and relaxed. It is also better to choose accessories from natural materials: wood, wool, shells and stone. A wreath of greenery and a small amount of flowers will fit perfectly into the image of an eco bride. The bride's dress does not have to be white or cream; you can choose more natural shades: olive, light blue, light gray or mocha. The look can be complemented with a cardigan or a cape made of crocheted lace. Bridal look 2021: trends and tendencies.
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The groom at an eco-style wedding should choose suits made of wool, linen or thick cotton in muted tones. Textured fabrics will look great. Instead of a jacket, it is better to choose a vest, and you can complement the look, for example, with wooden cufflinks. Custom suit for the groom: original ideas!
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Try, experiment, surprise. And may the day of your wedding celebration be remembered by you and your guests for many years to come. And you can read about other, no less interesting wedding styles in our article: Wedding styles: all popular options!
How to chicly decorate a banquet hall
At the entrance to the room (tent) it is worth placing a small wooden table for gifts for the newlyweds. There should also be a book of wishes. The seating plan for invited friends and relatives should be fixed on the wall in front of the table.
Dining tables should be wooden, preferably round. Guests can be accommodated 5-10 people on stumps, bags filled with hay, or wooden benches. To decorate them you will need flower garlands, which can be pulled from the front side at the top.
Tables can be made from several barrels covered with a board. They should be decorated with green, beige or gray natural fabric. Near where the newlyweds will sit, you can place a small cart, chests, boxes of herbs, and birch stumps. Along the edges it is worth stringing a garland of fir branches with cones. The background can be old doors with peeling paint.
You should not use expensive non-natural, synthetic fabrics - viscose, modal, acrylic, polyamide, acetate, nylon, Jordan and fleece - in the decoration of the celebration. They can cause skin irritation and allergies.
On the tables at which guests will sit, it is worth placing pots with lawn, moss, greenery and flowers. Thick candles are also a must; you can use birch tree slices as candlesticks.
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Fortunately, caring for nature and the ideas of reasonable consumption are becoming more and more popular. How can you stay true to your principles while preparing for a wedding, one of traditionally the most wasteful events?
We are used to the fact that the eco-friendly label necessarily means an inflated price, but today Wedding introduces eco-wedding rules that will not only help the planet (or at least not worsen the pollution situation), but also significantly save your budget. Of course, we are not suggesting that you go to the altar in a biodegradable paper dress, but even a person infinitely far from the environment will find several points to be extremely common sense and practical.
Area
Choosing a wedding location helps determine the style of the wedding and is usually the very first big decision. One of the most effective ways to reduce energy costs is to have a summer wedding outdoors, somewhere where the sun can provide good lighting. There are plenty of beautiful parks, country clubs, or even backyards equipped with modern amenities like sinks and toilets, so you don't have to sacrifice hygiene.
But a wedding under a roof can also be made “green”. Firstly, the ceremony and the party itself should take place in the same place - this will reduce vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. Second, rent a venue with large windows and have the ceremony early so that you don't have to turn on the electricity most of the time - find hotels that recycle and use energy-efficient appliances and biodegradable products.
The most advanced option for a “useful wedding” is to rent a gallery, premises at a museum or other cultural organization. Ask where the rental amount will be spent - it’s nice to know that your money is not just the profit of the restaurant owner, but is directed towards educational programs, restoration of an architectural monument or other useful things.
Invitations
Every year, millions of trees are destroyed to soon become waste paper, and paper production is highly polluting. Join the green movement and choose recycled paper, vegetable-based inks, or contact one of the companies also trying to save the planet - some even print invitations on printers powered by windmills! The most environmentally friendly type of recycled paper is one that contains tiny flower and herb seeds that germinate once in the ground.
You can go even further and completely abandon printed invitations - send a wedding notification by email and provide a link to the website dedicated to the event - the program, contacts and address will be perfectly placed on it. Sending invitations by email may not sound very romantic, but it is becoming increasingly popular, as even prestigious fashion week invitations are increasingly being sent electronically. It’s convenient and gives free rein to imagination - guests can respond to an invitation with one click, download a map of the wedding location, view a list of gifts, or admire animation from photographs of the future newlyweds.
Flowers
You probably don't know, but not all flowers are organic. Some flower industries use chemicals to repel insects, which can ultimately affect the organic composition of the soil, and in some cases even cause illness in the workers who handle them. Therefore, among imported flowers, look for those certified by the VeriFlora system. This means that they have not been fertilized with chemicals and are entirely ethically sourced.
To make sure that your flowers are as environmentally friendly as possible, look for companies that grow flowers nearby and deliver them in just a day or two, rather than transporting them from the other side of the world - this will at least reduce the cost of transporting flowers in special refrigerators. Better yet, look for seasonal local flowers - they will be the freshest and cheapest. to provide the freshest, highest quality stems at the best price.
For bouquets, you can also use wildflowers that you collect yourself - the main thing is to make sure that they are not listed in the Red Book, do not grow in someone else’s garden, etc. And, of course, instead of cut flowers, you can decorate the ceremony with potted plants, who will live long after your wedding day.
If the wedding reception lasts all day, reuse some of the decor from the formal part for the evening reception. For example, flowers that decorated an arch can be used as table decorations at a buffet table, or a floral wreath that was used to decorate a wedding car can be used as dessert table decor.
When the evening is over, donate some of the decor to a nursing home or hospital. Call one of them to see if you can arrange delivery directly from the wedding site after the wedding has ended.
Catering
Food is the center of any celebration, and going green doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste. Farm products have become very accessible, which means a banquet of healthy, environmentally friendly food is a feasible task. Of course, organic produce may cost more, but choosing local, seasonal produce ensures that it's not only fresh, but also a great value. Today, farmers' markets and weekend markets are common - where it is easy to negotiate with the manufacturer for direct wholesale supply. Products purchased directly from farmers spend less time in the refrigerator and require less packaging, making them better for the environment. And because products travel shorter distances, less fuel is required to transport them. Want to impress your guests? Complete table decor with table herbs in terracotta pots, such as basil or cilantro, so guests can add them to their dishes. You can also arrange with the bakery to bring the basic ingredients, such as eggs, flour or milk, yourself.
Traditionally, a large amount of food is left untouched at a wedding. Have you ever seen a wedding cake completely eaten? No matter how delicious it is, by the end of the evening the guests are usually too full and the huge expensive cake is left to stale on the sidelines.
Five courses is too much, it is better to reduce the number of items on the menu - most guests will prefer quality to quantity. Organic foods are a great choice, as long as they don't have to travel halfway around the world. Avoid shrimp, imported fish and out-of-season produce (such as strawberries in winter) as they have extremely negative impacts on the environment. Treat your guests to a feast of local delicacies. Let vegetarian dishes predominate on the menu - for example, heart-shaped pumpkin ravioli with truffle oil or pasta with a complex vegetable sauce. You shouldn't completely exclude meat dishes - unless you're going to celebrate in a vegan hippie commune. It is believed that raising chicken causes less damage to the environment than, say, beef production.
Drinks, like food, are best chosen locally. You don't have to buy French or Italian wines - just explore domestic vineyards. The same goes for water: who needs water in imported bottles when you can install a cooler or even serve water in carafes. Add sliced lemons, cucumbers, lime and mint to them - this homemade lemonade constructor will be an alternative to bottled water or juice, and will also ease a hangover for those who have overdone it with local alcohol.
Wedding Dress
The first thing that comes to mind when we think about sustainable purchases are items that have already been used. Perhaps your mother, sister or friend is keeping her wedding dress - if the style or size doesn't quite suit you, find a dressmaker who will customize it for you. If your loved ones don't have such treasures, go to vintage stores, consignment boutiques or rental services. If you want an exceptionally new dress, order one made from eco-friendly fabrics (like organic cotton, silk or hemp), and take a look at H&M's eco-conscious collection. Consider something that your guests can wear to your wedding party too. which they already have, simply adding some identical details in the style of the wedding.
A “green” wedding also requires a thoughtful approach to choosing a ring. This could be the bride or groom's mother's wedding ring, any antique ring, or even a custom-made ring. Ask your friends and family to donate some old gold jewelry instead of gifts - everyone has a lonely earring or a broken chain. Take the scrap gold to a jewelry workshop and they will make wedding rings with your design. This is not only an environmental initiative, but also a very symbolic act - a reminder of your loved ones that will always be with you.
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Important little things
These include:
- Invitations . Cards made from recycled kraft paper are ideal. The color of the products is brown, beige, calm green, blue. To decorate them you will need burlap, twine and dried flowers.
- Place cards . Table numbers can be cut out of foam plastic (they should be indicated in the invitations) and glued to sections of any tree. It’s most convenient to attach the “cards” themselves to the backs of chairs. It will also be beautiful to fill the bags with hay, tie them at the top with twine and attach paper to the front with the table numbers and names of the guests.
- Ring holder . It can be designed in the form of a bird's nest, which is best woven from vines. Inside you should put moss and a piece of burlap, on which the rings will lie.
- Gifts for guests . They could well be sea bath salts, sachets, fashionable succulents, potted plants, organic soap.
Place cards
Eco wedding style in detail
Basis of style
- • Brown and green
- • Natural materials
- • Beige and gray tones
- • Wicker baskets
- • Greenery and succulents
- • Wooden log houses
- • Moss and branches
- • Linen and cotton
- • Ceramic and clay vases
- • Rectilinear simple shapes
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Colors and materials
The name eco-style comes from the Greek “eikos”, which means dwelling, house. The term “ecology” comes from the same word, and it is this word that defines the nuances of eco-stylistics, the goal of which is to bring people as close as possible to nature and show complete harmony and unity with it.
The color scheme of this style is natural, natural and muted tones: shades of green - the colors of moss, foliage, grass; blue and light blue – the colors of the sky and sea; as well as shades of brown, gray and beige - the color of stone, soil, branches, wood.
Natural and organic materials are the basis of this style. These include treated and untreated wood, bamboo, jute and rattan, cane, ceramics, clay and stones. Wicker baskets, glass vases and chests will fit well into the style. Since this style implies unity with nature, refuse to use plastic and other materials harmful to nature.
No complex or intricate shapes! It is better to choose the design as simple as possible. Only natural fabrics should be used: cotton, linen, wool, matting. No complex designs - only natural colors, preferably with minimal coloring. Instead of satin ribbons, use twine and jute.
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Images of the bride and groom
An eco-style bride's outfit is, of course, dresses made from natural materials: cotton, linen, crocheted lace. Even an altered grandmother’s dress will do! It is better to choose dresses that are light and flowy: straight and A-line, no corsets or tight styles. A wedding dress should look natural and relaxed.
It is also better to choose accessories from natural materials: wood, wool, shells and stone. A wreath of greenery and a small amount of flowers will fit perfectly into the image of an eco-bride. The bride's dress does not have to be white or cream; you can choose more natural shades: olive, light blue, light gray or mocha. The look can be complemented with a cardigan or a cape made of crocheted lace.
Bridesmaids should wear dresses made of light fabrics with a pattern or simple trim. The groom at an eco-style wedding should choose suits made of wool, linen or thick cotton in muted tones. Textured fabrics will look great. Instead of a jacket, it is better to choose a vest, and you can complement the look, for example, with wooden cufflinks.
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Decor
To create the right atmosphere at an eco-wedding, you need to choose the venue especially carefully. Ideal options are a wedding in the backyard of a country house, in a tent on the shore of a lake or in a clearing overlooking forests and mountains. Eco-power invitations should also be special. You can make them from wood (burn text on a wooden frame), fabric (handkerchiefs with an interesting pattern or embroidery) or even arrange invitations on small slate boards.
If you are a supporter of classic options, then you should choose recycled paper for invitations, with a natural texture. The traditional seating chart can be replaced with a window frame, on the glass of which the names of the guests will be written, and fruits and vegetables can be used as stands for place cards. The wish book can be replaced with a large wooden frame or flat stones on which you can write with markers. After the wedding, they can be stored in an aquarium vase.
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Floristics
The usual compositions on tables can be replaced with plants in pots or compositions of greenery and moss on small stumps. Bright and extravagant flowers should be avoided, as should cut plants in general. Of course, you won’t be able to adhere to this principle in a bridal bouquet: it can be collected from greenery, dried flowers, tree branches, pine cones and succulents.
Hold the ceremony right in the fresh air, where a spreading tree will serve as an arch. Hang jars of candles or woven fabric on the branches. The ring cushion can be made from succulents, moss or a small nest. As compliments, you can give your guests pots of succulents, ceramic cups with your symbols, and even small baskets of fruit - gifts of nature that are perfect for eco-style.
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Bridal clothes
The emphasis should be on naturalness, simplicity, and naturalness.
Outfits should be chosen in natural colors - white, beige, green, milky, gray. The best fabric is knitted lace, linen, cotton. Satin and chiffon dresses are definitely not an option. Of the silhouettes, straight, “A”, and Greek are preferable. Here you can read about the intricacies of choosing a straight wedding dress. You will find out who it is suitable for, how much it costs, what to look for when trying it on, etc.
Bride's dress
Fluffy multi-layered skirts with a corset and trimmed with rhinestones, artificial beads and flowers are not welcome. It is better to replace all this with natural analogues. As for the length of the dress, it can be either knee-length or floor-length.
To complement the bride's look, you will need low-heeled leather shoes. Among its decor there should not be rhinestones, sequins, beads and other unnatural elements. They can be replaced by amber, turquoise, sapphire, lapis lazuli, jade. By the way, beads, a bracelet for the bride’s hand, and a hair tie can also be made from the same stones.
Particular attention should be paid to the choice of a bridal bouquet, for which a composition made of eco-paper is ideal in summer. In winter, you can order a bouquet of lilacs, an abundance of greenery, carnations, orchids, and roses.
You can read about how to make a bouquet of roses in another article. You will find out how best to complement and decorate it, what shape it can be, and who it will suit. Alternatively, to complement the composition you will need twine, which must be used to tie the flower stems at the very bottom.
The bride's bouquet
As for the hairstyle , it is enough for the bride to let her hair down and curl it. You can weave one lily flower into them or put a wreath of roses, dandelions, and gerberas on your head.
You can’t do without makeup ; you can create it with green or beige eye shadow, pale pink lipstick, a small amount of mascara and powder.
The final chord is a dull manicure , for which you will need green, black, beige polish. It will be beautiful to apply natural patterns or animal prints (zebra, giraffe, crocodile) to the nail plate.
Images of the bride and groom in eco-style
Eco style implies a rejection of synthetic fabrics, elaborate styles, and strict corsets. The bride and groom wear clothes made of linen, cotton, silk or fine wool. The color scheme corresponds to the general theme of the celebration: beige, white, olive, pale blue. Don't forget about the principles of eco-wedding. It is important that formal outfits can be worn in the future, because natural resources are spent on them. Another option is to donate your clothes to a charity or rent them out.
The bride's dress at an eco-wedding should be loose and flowy. This is the Greek style, sundress or A-line. It is decorated with natural pearls and lace. A young wife can throw a knitted stole or cardigan over her shoulders. It is better to choose shoes with low heels or without them at all. Brave brides choose sneakers - they are practical and stylish.
Hair and makeup should be simple. Makeup emphasizes the natural beauty of the bride. Hairstyle – loose bun or loose curls. Accessories are selected natural, made from stones, wood and flowers. There shouldn't be many of them.
The groom wears loose-fitting trousers and an equally loose shirt (for example, checkered). A jacket replaces a vest or jumper. A stylish man can wear a hat or cap. A butterfly or neckerchief will complete the look.
Groom's clothes
The hero of the occasion can be offered several images:
- beige trousers + brown belt + beige vest and white shirt, suspenders, leather shoes, classic cap will complement the look;
- white shirt with short sleeves + dark blue trousers, bowtie of the same color and shoes with a long toe;
- a beige trouser suit with a classic cut + a pale blue shirt, a brown gingham tie, a large watch with a leather strap on the wrist and brown shoes with 2-3 cm heels.
The groom will not have to fuss with his hair for a long time: it will be enough to comb his hair, ruffle it a little and lay it up or to the side.
Dress code for guests
The groom's friends can dress to match his clothes. If the hero of the occasion is dressed in a jacket, he should choose a shirt with a vest. You can offer them to buy or sew identical gray ties and boutonnieres in the shape of a spruce branch, pine cone or maple leaf. Another option is to wear beige pantsuits.
Groom and his friends
Bridesmaids should take a closer look at straight short or long sundresses. The ideal color is gray, beige, green. The main thing is that the outfits of the groom's friends and bridesmaids do not merge, so they should be contrasting. Girls don’t have to worry too much about their hairstyles. Large or small curls, collected with an elastic band or a hairpin on the side or back, are sufficient.
Bridesmaids
A wedding cake
It is best to order a sweet treat without mastic, with natural creams. Their color can be white, beige, green, blue. As for the number of tiers, it doesn’t matter; you can even bake a “one-story” cake. To decorate it you will need twigs and clusters of rowan berries, berries, cones, greens, and wheat ears. A small stump, a cut of oak or birch is suitable as a stand.
Cake
