Sustainability Policy for

Sunflower Ceremonies – Wedding Celebrant

As a professional wedding celebrant, I am committed to conducting my services in a way that respects people, communities, and the planet. This policy outlines the sustainable practices I actively pursue and how I integrate them into my work with couples, venues, and suppliers.



1) Core Principles

- Minimise environmental impact without compromising the dignity, meaning, or inclusivity of ceremonies.

- Promote ethical, local, and responsible choices for weddings.

- Be transparent with clients about sustainability options and trade-offs.

2) Home Office and Energy

- Operate a home office, in a building fitted with solar panels to reduce carbon emissions from administrative activities.

- Where possible, choose energy-efficient equipment and practices (LED lighting, energy-saving chargers, and power-down of devices when not in use).

3) Travel and Transport

- Use an electric vehicle (EV) to attend weddings to reduce transport emissions.

4) Ceremonial Content and Practices

- Discourage and actively avoid activities that cause unnecessary environmental impact, including:

- Balloon releases

- Lantern releases

- Butterfly releases

- Offer alternative, symbolic options that are eco-friendly and culturally appropriate (e.g., seed-planting moments, confetti alternatives made from biodegradable materials, or digital keepsakes).

5) Gifts, Favours, and Keepsakes

- Provide biodegradable or eco-friendly promotional gifts where appropriate, or suggest eco-friendly alternatives (such as seed paper, sunflower seeds, recycled-paper OR digital keepsakes).

6) Printing and Paper Usage

- Use recycled paper or paper from certified sustainable sources for printed materials whenever possible.

- Offer digital versions of non-urgent documents to reduce paper waste.

- Print only when necessary and on a print-on-demand basis to minimise waste.

7) Sourcing and Suppliers

- Always strive to use local suppliers wherever possible to reduce transportation emissions and support the local economy.

- Prioritise suppliers who share a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

 

September 2025

Please note:

- This policy is a living document and will be updated as new sustainability practices and technologies emerge.

 

Sharon Allam : Sunflower Ceremonies : Wedding Celebrant

Info@SunflowerCeremonies.co.uk

www.SunflowerCeremonies.co.uk

07901 522523