How to Host a Beautiful Sustainable Wedding at Alcumlow Wedding Barn

Alcumlow Wedding Barn
Jul 28
2 min read

Weddings are beautiful celebrations of love, and new beginnings. What better way to start your marriage than by making choices that are kind to the planet? Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Alcumlow Wedding Barn offers couples the chance to say "I do" in a sustainable wedding venue that blends elegant charm with eco-conscious values.

Top tips to make your wedding more eco-friendly

1. Local Sourcing

Alcumlow Wedding Barn partners with trusted local suppliers from florists to caterers, championing small businesses while significantly cutting down on transport-related carbon emissions. These thoughtful, sustainable choices help minimise the venue’s environmental footprint without ever compromising on the quality or experience of your special day.

Wedding Flowers at our Sustainable Wedding Venue

With this in mind we're excited to announce a new partnership with Grown&Made, bringing an exciting new offer to our wedding experience. As part of your planning journey with us, newly booked couples will have the exclusive opportunity to visit Grown&Made’s beautiful flower fields and handpick their own wedding bouquet.

Picture yourself strolling through rows of vibrant, seasonal blooms, selecting the flowers that will become part of your special day. It’s more than just choosing flowers, it’s about creating a personal connection, making memories and adding a meaningful, sustainable touch to your wedding.

2. Eco-conscious Decor

Alcumlow’s natural charm provides the perfect backdrop for your celebration, meaning little to no additional décor is needed. To make things even easier (and greener), we offer our own collection of stylish table centrepieces, saving you money while reducing the need for single-use decor.

These reusable pieces not only enhance the barns beauty, but also support a more sustainable approach to wedding styling. Many couples find that the barn’s rustic beauty speaks for itself, allowing them to avoid unnecessary, wasteful embellishments.

3. Confetti Alternatives

Choosing eco-friendly confetti is a simple yet impactful way to make your wedding more sustainable and it’s something we proudly support at Alcumlow Wedding Barn. Unlike traditional confetti made from plastic or synthetic materials, eco-friendly alternatives are biodegradable and gentle on the environment. Popular options include dried flower petals, lavender buds, leaf and rice paper shapes, all of which create a beautiful, natural effect in photos. It’s a meaningful detail that adds charm to your ceremony while protecting the countryside you’re celebrating in.

Natural Confetti for your eco-friendly wedding

Create Memories and a Sustainable Wedding

Choosing Alcumlow Wedding Barn means you don’t have to compromise on style or atmosphere to have a sustainable celebration. Our venue is where timeless romance meets responsible choices.

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