Vegan Wedding Blog

By A.D.S. Ferreira - February 20, 2019

Being vegan isn’t a diet, it’s a way of life.

Those who are vegans understand exactly what I am talking about. As a vegan, you may want to incorporate your love of animals and your beliefs into your wedding. Of course, as a vegan, you want to try your best not to use anything that was made from animals or harmed animals in any way. Below, are a few things to consider when planning your vegan wedding.

Photography

As shocking as it may sound, you may want to ask your potential photographer if they will be shooting your wedding with a digital camera or one with film. Camera film is normally coated in gelatin, which is why you want a photographer and videographer who strictly works with digital.

I know you must be thinking “Uhm…. It’s 2019 everything is digital,” but you will be surprised that there are still wedding photographers that will still shoot with film.

Venue

You might start searching for vegan venues and might not find one that you love, remember that you can go to any venue and ask them if they can just make your wedding vegan. Their accommodating response might be the one answer you’re looking for!

Photo from: https://www.perfectweddingguide.com/wedding-blog/index.php/2018/01/12/the-vegan-wedding/

Alcohol

Because what’s a wedding without Alcohol?! Just kidding! It’s still a wedding.

Even if you’re having a cash bar but want a strictly vegan bar, it is a good idea to get a list of vegan alcohol when booking a venue. When discussing your food and drinks, you can have the list with you so that you can see what you can have the bar stocked with. Barnivore is an excellent website that you can use to search whether a specific type of booze is vegan or not!

http://www.barnivore.com

Photo from: https://urbantastebud.com/vegan-alcohol-list/

Wedding Attire

When searching for the first dress or Tux, you should check what it is made out of to know whether it is vegan appropriate or not. Make sure they are 100% of the fabrics listed below or aren't blended with silk.

Below is a list of vegan fabrics to look for:

Cotton

Bamboo

Hemp

Sateen

Nylon

Rayon

You do need to keep an eye out for the fabrics below as most are made with silk, but it is possible to find them without it:

Satin made with polyester

Organza

Tulle

Chiffon made with cotton or synthetic fibers

Taffeta

Zappos makes vegan shoes so you can shop there for your wedding shoes worry free!! Just search vegan in their search bar.

www.zappos.com

Décor/florist

Ask your décor and/or floral company to use real flowers oppose to fake ones made with silk.

You should ask your décor company or venue what their linens are made of also or if they have vegan-friendly ones.

Last but not least….

Invitations

Now you’ll get a kick out of this! Why not send your guest invitations that they can plant oppose to throwing away into a landfill?!?! Botanical Paper Works makes stationary with seeds that you can plant in your garden. Below is their website, you can even ask for a free sample to see what their work looks like.

https://www.botanicalpaperworks.com

Photo from https://www.botanicalpaperworks.com

Now, remember to enjoy your planning process and remember that your guests who aren't vegan might say comments like "you're pushing your diet on us," ignore them. Plan your wedding for YOU two and believe me they will be shocked at how delicious your meatless food actually tastes.