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Planning Your Eco-Friendly Wedding in Devon: A Guide to Sustainable Suppliers

  • Writer: Isobel Buxton
    Isobel Buxton
  • Apr 9
  • 4 min read

Updated: Aug 19

Did you know that an average wedding produces around 400 pounds of waste and 63 tons of carbon dioxide? If you're anything like me, this fact will make your heart hurt. Luckily, many local vendors are making an effort to combat this harsh reality of the wedding industry.


Planning an eco-friendly wedding in Devon? You’re in the right place! From sustainable venues and green catering options to eco-conscious florists and ethical fashion, this list of local suppliers will help you create a beautiful celebration that’s kind to the planet.


A Commitment to Sustainable Choices


Whether you’re going fully green or just incorporating a few mindful choices, these Devon-based businesses are ready to help make your dream wedding a reality—without compromising your commitment to sustainability.


As a wedding photographer in Devon, I want to introduce you to some of my favourite eco-friendly wedding suppliers in Devon that you’ll love!


Eco-Friendly/Sustainable Wedding Suppliers in Devon


  • Eco-Friendly Wedding Venues

  • Ethical Wedding Jewellery

  • Hair and Makeup

  • Entertainment

  • Florists

  • Catering

  • Clothing

  • Styling and Prop Hiring

  • Stationery


Eco-Friendly Wedding Venues


Froginwell Vineyard


Froginwell Vineyard focuses on sustainability. They create their own eco-friendly cleaning products and compost organic waste. Using less plastic, they prioritize natural ingredients.


Escot


Escot emphasizes local sourcing. They operate with a biomass boiler and use spring water for their lush gardens. Plus, their catering features local ingredients, aiding the ecosystem!


Ash Barton Estate


Ash Barton Estate is powered by renewable energy, such as solar panels and a woodchip boiler. They also provide EV charging points, making it a truly green venue!


Bride and groom in white, smiling amid confetti and guests outside a rustic venue. Bride holds flowers; "Crazy in Love" neon sign visible. Higher Holcombe, Eco wedding venue in Devon
Higher Holcombe, Devon

Higher Holcombe


Higher Holcombe is committed to sustainability. They have planted an entire woodland by hand and maintain a no-plastic rule. They utilize fresh borehole water and their Old Dairy is equipped with an air-source heat pump.


Clifford Barton


Clifford Barton is nestled within a 50-acre wildlife reserve powered by a woodchip boiler for heating. They offer on-site accommodation, reducing travel emissions. Their reusable vases add to their eco-friendly approach.


Hayne Devon


Hayne Devon showcases wildflower meadows and native tree plantings, supported by a biomass woodchip boiler. Their solar panels fuel the venue and they also utilize a water treatment plant.


Ethical Wedding Jewellery


Lucky Six Pence


Choose ethical bling with Lucky Six Pence. They specialize in reworked vintage elements, using materials primarily from UK suppliers. Even their keepsake boxes are recycled, all crafted in a solar-powered studio in Devon!


Hair and Makeup


Devon Wedding Hair


Devon Wedding Hair offers fantastic hairstyles using vegan, sulphate-free products from Davroe. By choosing this eco-friendly wedding supplier, you’ll look fabulous while being kind to the planet.


Makeup By Lisa Hannah


Choose Makeup By Lisa Hannah for sustainable, cruelty-free makeup. Their biodegradable, refillable packaging ensures a commitment to green beauty. They clean their reusable tools with eco-friendly products.


Entertainment


Pencil & Grace


Looking for creative entertainment? Try Pencil & Grace. They provide live wedding painting, capturing special moments in real-time. They focus on biodegradable and reused materials, and their eco-friendly wipes make cleanup easy.


Florists


Bride in a white dress with lace and button details holds a bouquet. Tattoo of a spiderweb and spider on her arm. Outdoor setting. Exeter, Devon wedding

South Milton Flower Farm


South Milton Flower Farm emphasizes eco-friendliness. They avoid pesticides, promoting healthy soil and seasonal blooms, and are strongly against single-use plastics!


Flower Evolution


Flower Evolution skips floral foam for sustainable options like water and moss. They compost waste and use seasonal, local flowers to ensure freshness in every bouquet.


Bride with braided hair holds a vibrant bouquet of wildflowers, featuring pink, purple, and white blooms. Silver bracelets on wrist. Higher Holcombe, Eco-friendly wedding venue in Devon.

Bude Botanical


Bude Botanical is dedicated to providing local and seasonal flowers. They collaborate with neighboring farmers to access premium blooms while promoting eco-friendly practices.


Stowford Flowers


Stowford Flowers is distinctive for their mindful approach. They are foam-free and plastic-free. Their flowers are grown on-site, ensuring a minimal carbon footprint.


Catering


Fig & Smoke Catering


For an incredible culinary experience, look no further than Fig & Smoke Catering. This eco-friendly supplier emphasizes locally sourced ingredients to keep meals fresh while reducing carbon footprints. Their bamboo servingware shows their commitment to sustainability.


Field to Fork Catering


Field to Fork Catering excels in sourcing 95% of their vegetables from nearby farms. They use biodegradable servingware, leading the way for less waste. Even the wood used in their pizza ovens comes from sustainable local forests!


Clothing


Bridal Reloved


For eco-conscious brides, Bridal Reloved in Tavistock has a fantastic selection of pre-owned dresses. These gowns are given a second chance, allowing you to wear something stunning without contributing to waste.


Solunah Bride


Solunah Bride takes sustainable fashion a step further. Offering one-of-a-kind wedding dresses made from local sustainable fabrics, they repurpose excess materials and use recycled packaging for deliveries.


Styling and Prop Hiring


Borrow the Moon


Borrow the Moon specializes in vintage and reclaimed items for a unique aesthetic. They partner with florists utilizing seasonal flowers and recycle candle wax from past events.


Own Your Throne


Own Your Throne offers vintage prop hire and sustainable decor. They focus on minimizing waste while ensuring everything looks stunning—perfect for your eco-friendly wedding setup!


Stationery


The Conscious Calligraphy Co


The Conscious Calligraphy Co is your go-to for eco-friendly wedding invites and stationery. They use recyclable materials and ensure their packaging is plastic-free and recyclable. Their creativity helps repurpose leftover materials to reduce waste.


Book Your Eco-Friendly Wedding Photographer!


Woman in a pink shirt holds a camera adorned with daisies, with more daisies in her pocket. Background is light and neutral. Isobel Buxton Photography. Wedding photographer in Devon.

These are some of my absolute favourite eco-friendly wedding suppliers in Devon that you’ll love! Whether you're planning your wedding with sustainability in mind or just want to make a few eco-friendly choices, these Devon-based wedding suppliers are here to help.


From venues powered by renewable energy to florists who avoid single-use plastic, you can have a beautiful and green wedding that aligns with your values. Supporting these businesses positively impacts our planet while still ensuring your dream day is stylish.


Every little step counts—so why not make it a green one? Don’t forget to consider your eco-friendly wedding photography in Devon – get in touch with me for capturing unforgettable moments!

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