16/03/2026
Big thanks to Em Burnip from Eco Wedding Festivals for leading a session on sustainability at the Celebration of Celebrants conference.
It was the session I enjoyed the most! No judgement just great conversation that really got me thinking about the impact my work can have beyond the ceremony itself.
As celebrants, we’re often helping people mark some of the most meaningful moments in their lives, weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies, and those moments can also be opportunities to make thoughtful, sustainable choices.
The session helped me reflect on small but important steps I can take in my own business, such as:
• Reducing printed materials where possible and offering digital options
• Encouraging eco-friendly ceremony elements like biodegradable confetti or locally sourced flowers
• Working with suppliers who share sustainable values
• Being mindful about travel and combining journeys where I can
Em reassured me that none of us has to do everything perfectly, but every step towards a more sustainable approach matters.
If sustainability is important to you when planning a ceremony, I’d love to chat about how we can incorporate thoughtful choices together.
The Celebration of Celebrants
Celebrant Circle Eco Wedding Festivals