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Are you planning a vegan wedding? From food and favors to wedding dresses, there’s a lot to think about, which is why we’ve put together this special guide to help you throw the ultimate vegan celebration…
How to plan a vegan wedding
Planning a wedding day has its challenges, but organizing a vegan wedding can be a whole different ball game. what should you wear What makeup products should you use? And what will your guests eat?
Of course, a vegan wedding shouldn’t just be about avoiding animal products, it should also be about the environment. If you need advice on how to have a sustainable big day (without sacrificing luxury), our ultimate guide to eco-friendly weddings is just the ticket.
Vegan wedding catering
Arguably the most important factor when planning a vegan wedding is that you should carefully consider what your guests will be eating.
Whether you want a traditional three-course wedding breakfast, street food trucks, or grazing tables, numerous venues and wedding caterers now offer a variety of vegan options to suit your taste and theme.
If you’re already vegan, you’ll have a good idea of what you should and shouldn’t be eating, but if a vegan diet is fairly new to you, you should avoid meat and poultry, fish and seafood, dairy, eggs, and bee products such as honey, bee pollen and royal jelly, among others.
Wedding caterers to consider include The Simply Group in Devon, Cashew Catering in East Sussex, Rupert’s Street in London, Tallulah’s Catering in Shropshire and Cool Beans in West Yorkshire.
Exceptional Luxury Wedding Dining Grape & Fig also offers vegan and gluten-free catering options, whether you want to add a few vegan bites into the mix or want an all-vegan offering.
Did a few guests get upset about your vegan menu? Remember, this is your and your fiancé’s day, so don’t be put off by scathing comments. Take this as an opportunity to show them how delicious vegan food can be; Chances are they won’t even notice the difference!
Vegan Wedding Cakes
Vegan wedding cakes are not only good for the planet, but also more inclusive for guests with allergies and dietary restrictions.
Better yet, with more bakeries offering a wider range of gluten-free and dairy-free products, it’s now much easier to find a cake supplier that can meet your needs.
From traditional, tiered creations to rainbow cakes and naked cakes, some of the best places in London to get a vegan wedding cake are Heart of Cake, Lola’s Cupcakes and Pearl & Groove.
Wedding cakes at Ruby’s of London are also 100% plant-based, so they’re pretty knowledgeable when it comes to making egg-free, dairy-free and gluten-free products.
If you’re a fan of Flavourtown Bakery, you’ve got good news – the London pastry shop has its own vegan range, using high-quality plant-based ingredients, including Valrhona cocoa powder and the finest organic flours.
Bee’s Bakery now also offers vegan wedding cakes, with all designs now available gluten and dairy free.
Based in Chiddingstone in Kent, The Organic Cakery is another vegan wedding cake supplier to keep on your radar. This specialty bakery prides itself on using organic, ethical ingredients and even provides a home for bees, birds and butterflies.
Love the Hummingbird Bakery? The iconic creator of All-Things-Sweet also offers a range of delicious single-tiered vegan cakes and cupcakes (although unfortunately you can’t get a multi-tiered vegan cake here). Choose from four flavors – Rainbow, Vanilla, Red Velvet and Devil’s Food Cake.
Elsewhere in the UK there is Jesmond Cake Company in Newcastle, Earthcake in Bristol and Jo’s Vegan Cakes & Bakes in York all offering vegan wedding cakes.
Alternatively, if you’re hoping to make your own vegan wedding cake, there’s a huge range of recipes to try your hand at.
Try this delicious vegan vanilla berry layer cake recipe if you’re craving a more summery, nude design. Or, if you want to offer your guests a table of vegan desserts, this roundup of vegan recipes from BBC Good Food is full of inspiration.
Vegan wedding dresses
Avoid: Silk, wool, cashmere, feathers, leather
Search: Lace, satin, taffeta, cotton, chiffon and peace silk
Wearing a beautiful wedding dress that doesn’t harm the planet or any animal is possible – it just takes a bit of homework!
The most important fabric to avoid is silk, as the amount of material required to create a silk wedding dress actually requires the killing of thousands of silkworms.
If you have booked an appointment at a bridal boutique, be sure to let them know before you arrive that you do not want to see silk dresses as this will help them show you alternatives.
However, if you’ve still decided on a silk dress, look for dresses made from Eri silk, Peace silk, or Ahimsa silk, which are made without killing silkworms.
As you begin your search, you’ll probably be surprised at how many vegan dress designers there are out there — even Stella McCartney has jumped on the bandwagon with her own vegan-friendly bridal collection, which features nine different styles in lace, chiffon, and other luxe couture fabrics.
Other vegan-friendly designers to look out for are River Elliot Bridal, Tammam, Indiebride London, Sister Organics, The Conscious Bride, Greenway Brides, Julie Dutton and Emmy Mae Bridal.
Vegan Wedding Makeup
Avoid: Beeswax, Carmine or Red Lake 40 (derived from crushed bug blood) and guanine (an element found in fish scales) — don’t forget to check the label.
The key to vegan wedding makeup is choosing a makeup artist who uses cruelty-free beauty products. Vegan makeup artists to watch out for include Justine Jenkins, Tanya Westley, Glow Organic, Make Up By Linda, and Ellie Gill.
In terms of products, Cover FX, Inika, Hourglass, Milani, Charlotte Tilbury, and Axiology are popular cruelty-free and vegan brands to consider for your wedding makeup.
Looking for vegan beauty tools? Check out Spectrum of vegan and cruelty-free makeup brushes, as well as Urban Decay and EcoTools.
And for that all-important pre-wedding pampering, The Body Shop is great for vegan face masks, cleansing washes and oils, as is Green People, Pai Skincare, Skyn Island, B. Skincare and Evolve Beauty.
Vegan Wedding Favors
Vegan wedding favors are pretty easy to come by, especially if you look around Etsy, where you can find everything from vegan soap bars to vegan chocolate truffles and sweet croissants.
Soywax candles are also a popular choice for vegan wedding favors, and The Botanical Candle Co has some divine offerings, including wax melts and adorable tealights.
If you’d rather give your guests something edible, Yumbles has a wide range of treats to choose from, including vegan chocolates, cookies, popcorn and candy.
Or why not whip up your own vegan treats for foodies? There are tons of vegan recipes to try including vegan biscuits from BBC Good Food and a vegan chocolate recipe from Minimalist Baker.
Wildflower seeds or seed bombs are also useful wedding gifts and good for the environment. Wildflower Favours, Wedding in a Teacup, Friends of the Earth and Etsy all offer wildflower seeds that will help bees and beautify your outdoor space. Some even let you personalize the seed packets or bags!
Vegan Wedding Photographer
Did you know that many photo materials are not suitable for vegans? Wedding film, for example, contains gelatin because it helps maintain the film’s longevity and strength. The trick is to make sure your photographer takes your wedding photos digitally.
Photographic paper often contains gelatin as well, so ask if your photographer can print on resin-coated paper instead.
Vegan wedding photographers across the UK include Craig Williams in Essex, Sam and Louise from Lincolnshire, Sainte Croix Photography in Hampshire and Freckle Photography in Devon.
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