Green Wedding – Ideas for a More Mindfully Planned Wedding

You said “yes.” To each other, to a shared future — and perhaps very soon to a big celebration with all the people who matter most to you.

Planning a wedding means making countless small and big decisions: Which rings will accompany us? Where would we like to celebrate? What will be served at the table? Which flowers suit us? And what of it would we like to keep after this one special day?

If, alongside design, emotions, and personal wishes, you also want to consider materials, origin, resources, and logistics when planning your wedding, there are many areas where it’s worth taking a closer look.

For us, a Green Wedding does not mean promising a perfectly eco-friendly wedding. Rather, it’s about making conscious choices: reusing or borrowing things, selecting materials deliberately, questioning origins, and taking a closer look where it is possible and makes sense for you.

Perhaps you’ll find a few ideas here for a wedding that doesn’t have to live up to some ideal — but above all feels true to you.

Even before the actual wedding planning begins, for many couples there is this one special moment: the proposal.

The excitement beforehand, perhaps friends who have known for ages and must not give anything away – and finally, the question of all questions.

An engagement ring can hold this moment for a lifetime. When choosing it, you can therefore pay attention not only to which design suits you, but also to which materials the ring is made from, where they come from, and who makes it.

Our engagement rings are handcrafted in Germany. We use recycled gold and, for our designs with diamonds, lab-grown diamonds. The lab-grown diamonds from our partner Fenix Diamonds come from India and are traceable within our supply chain all the way back to their origin.

In this way, we combine our designs with our commitment to choosing materials and their origins as transparently as possible.

An outdoor wedding, a long table in your own garden, an old barn, a small hotel, or a celebration right in the middle of the city?

When it comes to the venue, the first priority is of course that you feel comfortable. At the same time, you can also look at what kinds of travel arrangements come with your decision.

How will your guests get there? Is it connected to public transport? Can they stay nearby overnight? What facilities are already available and therefore do not need to be specially arranged for the wedding?

Questions about the energy supply, reusable solutions, or how a venue handles food and materials can also play a role in your decision.

Sometimes that is exactly why a venue in the city is such an appealing choice: short distances, public transport, and nearby accommodation can make many things easier.

And sometimes the most beautiful place is one you have long known

When, if not at your own wedding, is there ever a better time for a little extra sparkle?

But a special piece of jewellery doesn’t necessarily have to be bought new. Perhaps there’s a necklace tucked away in your mother’s or grandmother’s jewellery box with a story all its own. Perhaps your best friend will lend you the earrings you’ve always loved seeing her wear.

Renting jewellery can also be an option for pieces you only want to wear for this special occasion.

If, on the other hand, you’re looking for jewellery that will stay with you long after the wedding, you can deliberately seek out designs that suit your personal style and everyday life.

At Maren Jewellery, you’ll find  recycled gold necklaces ,  bracelets  and  earrings  that are designed for more than just a single day. Because we especially love the idea that bridal jewellery will be worn again and again later on – collecting new memories along the way.

The cake will be eaten, the flowers will fade, and eventually even the last song will have been danced to.

Your rings will remain.

That is why we design our wedding rings with the goal of accompanying you for as many years as possible. They are handcrafted in Germany from recycled gold. For designs with diamonds, we use lab-grown diamonds.

But life does not always stay the same. Hands and ring sizes can change, surfaces develop their very own patina over time, and perhaps personal taste changes too.

Depending on the model and condition, pieces of jewelry can be adjusted or refurbished. And perhaps one day your ring will even become a piece of jewelry that you pass on to the next generation.

Because for us, part of the special value of jewelry lies in its ability to preserve stories.

Wildflowers on long banquet tables, candlelight, cloth napkins, and small personal touches – when it comes to wedding decorations, you can let your imagination run free.

Before buying everything new, though, it’s worth taking a look at what you already have.

What vases do you, your parents, or your friends have tucked away in the cupboard? Can you borrow candleholders or table linens? Does your venue already have decorations you can use?

Seasonal flowers can also be a lovely way to incorporate the time of year of your wedding into the design.

And if you do buy something new, you can think about what will happen to it afterward. Maybe candles, vases, or other decorations will later find a place in your home, be given to guests, or passed on for the next celebration.

This may even create the most beautiful decoration of all: a mix of new things, borrowed favorite pieces, and items with a story.

What would a wedding be without sharing a meal together?

There are also many ways to make conscious choices when it comes to the menu. For example, you can talk to your caterer or restaurant about which ingredients are currently in season, which foods can be sourced locally, or whether organic-certified products are available.

Perhaps you would like to try a vegetarian menu or at least make some of the dishes vegetarian.

Planning quantities as realistically as possible can also help avoid unnecessary food waste.

Most importantly, though: it should taste good to you and your guests. After all, sharing a meal is one of the loveliest parts of a big celebration.

With all these ideas, we don’t want to forget one thing: your wedding is not a sustainability competition.

You don’t have to optimize every decision, and you also don’t have to try to celebrate a wedding with no environmental impact. A celebration requires materials, energy, food, and mobility.

For us, the idea of a  Green Wedding  is much more about taking a conscious look and asking questions: Do we need this new? Can we borrow it? Where does the material come from? Will we reuse it later? Is there an alternative that better fits our vision?

Maybe you’ll choose rings made from recycled gold. Maybe your venue is close enough that many guests can come by train. Maybe you’ll borrow your decorations or choose a seasonal menu.

In the end, it’s many individual decisions that come together to create your very own day.

And above all, it should be one thing:  Your wedding