Ethical and green wedding planning

To help you make your ethical wedding choices and plans, we will be taking a closer look at some of the key environmental and social issues that have a bearing on the wedding industry. Send us your suggestions of issues you want to go under the spotlight, or visit our forum and Ethical Weddings blog for more discussions.

Wedding planner: 6 - 12 months step by step

'Rule 1' - throw away the rule book. Trying to stick to convention will drive you crazy and turn you into a raving bridezilla!

We look at who does what and who's coming, saving the date (and paper), food & drink, ceremony options, and where to host the biggest party of your life!

Wedding planner: 4 - 6 months step by step

Most of the big decisions are out of the way now but there's still plenty to keep you busy!

Get thinking about the green groom's outfit, how you're going to get around on the day, sorting out stationery and making your venue look lovely.

And not forgetting our favourite bits, the cake and the honeymoon!

Wedding planner: 2 - 4 months step by step

Rings, vows and making your ceremony special.

To give or not to give? Gifts for you and for your wedding party.

And most importantly, making time for romance to relax and remember what all this planning is about!

Wedding planner: 1 - 2 months step by step

Not long now! Get inviting your guests and indulge yourself with a little pampering.

If you haven't already, time to spare a thought for your name too...

Wedding planner: 2 weeks before step by step

Now for the tricky bit - who sits where? It's like a jigsaw puzzle!

Wedding speeches need a little working on if you're going down that route and it's time to tie up any loose ends.

So near now!

Wedding planner: 1 week before step by step

You're into the final stretch with just seven days to go so it's just a case of checking all arrangements...

...and getting ready to celebrate!

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