Sustainable Weddings
We strongly believe that a ‘sustainable wedding’ needn’t mean compromise, rather that the decisions at the heart of a more sustainable wedding – quality over quantity, mindful, considered choices, celebrating the natural, local and seasonal – can enhance the uniquely special nature of a wedding celebration, and the positive impact it can have in the world.
We are embracing the term ‘regenerative wedding’ to reflect this. It’s an ambitious title to live up to, but reflects our belief that sustainable weddings are about so much more than just minimising harm – they can restore, renew and revitalise, with lasting positive impacts.
Celebrate in Sustainable Style
If a small but perfectly formed sustainable wedding appeals, we have designed a midweek offering with sustainability in mind. Its features:
- No minimum number of guests, and up to 60 in total – perfect if you have an elopement, micro or intimate wedding in mind
- Available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between April and October, with a ‘midweekend’ option of a one or two night stay
- St. Bartholomew’s Church nestled on the edge of the Estate, a host of spaces for civil weddings, and accommodation for up to 34 on site, all allowing travel to be minimised
- A range of menu options from our catering partner Berry Blue, focusing primarily on vegetarian and vegan dishes, and locally sourced, seasonal produce
- Floral styling from local sustainable florist The Ledbury Flower Farmer – 100% home and British grown, foam-free arrangements in seasonal palettes
- The option of discounted rates on a drinks list of tipples from the local area including still and sparkling wines, spirits, ale, lager, cider and perry, all without any corkage or other drinks surcharge
- A supplier directory highlighting recommended local professionals to minimise supplier travel distance, and support and advice for the coordination of ‘off site’ guest travel to enable ride sharing and cost saving where possible
Over the last 20 years we have adopted a non-commercial, non-profit approach, with proceeds from Homme weddings used exclusively to fund the conservation work on this Historic Estate. The choice of a Homme wedding means a positive contribution to:
- the conservation of unique Grade I, II* and II listed heritage, protecting it for the future
- restoration and conservation efforts across 110 acres of species rich grasslands in partnership with local organisations like Herefordshire Meadows
- actions to promote biodiversity in the 60 acres of woodland around the house
Each midweek wedding we hold also makes a positive contribution to our local community, with xxx donated equally to Much Marcle Primary School and Much Marcle Community Shop Ltd, our local initiative to develop a sustainable shop, Post Office and café, as a vital services and friendly social hub for the local community.
We also hope each midweek wedding is the start of an ongoing relationship with our home and this beautiful part of Herefordshire, with visits to reminisce encouraged, and the option of commemorative and conservation tree planting, and anniversary stays.
If you are hoping to host a sustainable wedding, we would love to explore the possibilities at Homme with you, whether through our ‘midweekend’ hire or a sustainable weekend celebration. Do get in touch – we would be delighted to meet you and discuss your plans further.
Sustainable Wedding Ideas
Our midweek offer focuses on intimate guest numbers, sustainable food, drink, flowers and transport as the decisions towards a wedding which – alongside the choice of venue – have the greatest impact on the footprint of a wedding.
If you would like to explore other ways in which you can plan a lower impact celebration, some other ideas:
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The sustainability practices we are adopting to lower the footprint and impact of life at Homme can be further explored on our sustainability page and in our sustainability policy.
