The Economic Times

Without a wedding planner, this family hosted a zero-waste wedding for 600 guests using farm-grown dcor, steel cutlery and composting

A family in Karnataka hosted a spectacular zero-waste wedding for over 600 guests, proving that grand celebrations can be environmentally conscious. They utilized farm-sourced decorations, eschewed disposable cutlery for steel and banana leaves, composted all food waste, and offered reusable return gifts. This thoughtful planning demonstrated that large Indian weddings can significantly reduce their ecological footprint without compromising tradition or escalating costs.