70s Inspired Elopement Ideas with Sustainability at the Forefront

I love how many wedding suppliers are now committed, more than ever, to bringing sustainability to weddings. It’s so important that we all make conscious decisions each and every day that are thoughtful to the planet 🌍. Weddings are not exempt and they can be very wasteful. But with a few careful choices and considerations, they can be transformed into sustainable, eco-friendly events, that still shine with personality and style.

This 70s elopement editorial shows us just that. But let’s not also forget how beautiful and creative these images by Till Death Do We Adventure are. A couple deeply in love, committing to one another on the beach, with a special table set up just for them. There is gorgeous retro styling, stylish outfits, fantastic flowers, cool stationery and so much more. I will leave you to enjoy in full.

70s Inspired Elopement

From the photographer

The concept of this shoot is near and dear to my heart. I wanted to show couples that you can have a gorgeous elopement that doesn’t produce the waste that a traditional wedding does. And that it can be unique and often more affordable. The dress is a vintage 70’s wedding dress, purchased off of Etsy. The groom’s attire is all authentic 70’s vintage as well. I chose Cape Kiwanda in Oregon for the color palette and it’s beauty. All of the tablescape decor was thrifted. The candles are locally made.

From the models – Phil and Em

We wanted to be a part of something that was expressive and fun for us, but also mindful of the community, and the beautiful environment that surrounded us. Lindsay did a wonderful job selecting locally sourced materials that fit the desired aesthetic in every way, without compromising the sustainability of the experience as a whole. It felt so good to create something that we knew would help and not harm our environment. Thank you, Lindsay for curating such a thoughtful and holistic experience!

From the stationery designer

Environmental sustainability is something that is really important to me, over the last 2 years I have been working towards making my small business more sustainable. I have successfully phased out plastic from my packaging materials and no longer purchase any packing materials that aren’t biodegradable. All of the cellophane packaging I use is now biodegradable too!

From the HMUA

When I was asked to join the shoot, I was excited because one of my goals as a HMUA is to be sustainable as much as possible. For me sustainability looks like less, fewer purchases, less extras and as many biodegradable disposables as possible.

For makeup I used bamboo and cotton disposables. My favorite black pencil liner by Antonym Cosmetics. Refillable eyeshadow palettes by Viseart Paris and Makeup Geek. Mascara is Loreal, brows are by Senna Cosmetics. Base products from Face Atelier. Powder refills from Inglot and Stilazzi. Lip color is Ilia Beauty Color Haze in Waking up.

For hair, again using less. We weren’t looking for a traditional bridal look, so we went with an updo to minimize aerosol hairspray and to maintain a look that can withstand the winds of the Oregon coast.

From the florist

Collecting dried yarrow, quinoa, grasses, hydrangea and meadow rue from my family cabin way off in the outskirts of eastern Oregon, and pairing them with fresh cut, organically grown roses in all the tawny mustard and fresh cream hues, I aimed for a sumptuous blend of colors and textures to create a romantic yet earthy palette.

With every stem having been grown on the west coast of the United States, and 95% of them grown right here in Oregon, we cut down on carbon emissions from traditionally imported flowers, eliminated pesticide use, and no petroleum products such as floral foam or plastic greenhouses were used in either the growing of the flowers or the arranging of them, making these flowers as eco-friendly as they are beautiful!

From the baker

Keeping the cake simple to eliminate waste and making it vegan was important to me. I used vanilla cake and a simple vegan buttercream.

Credit Where Credit Is Due

Wow! So very inspirational, I love these 70s elopement ideas.

A massive thanks to the whole team above for sharing their immense creativity with us.