This Bright + Sunny Modern Wedding Editorial Is A Lesson in Simplicity and Sustainability

One of the most beautiful things about weddings is that they’re one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime moments. But you know what’s a HUGE bummer? Weddings can have a painfully large ecological footprint. The one-and-done aspect of a wedding can create a ton of waste and doesn’t leave a lot of room for reuse or recycling. It’s impossible not to consider the environmental impact when planning your wedding, but this editorial is here to reassure you that keeping things simple and sustainable is not only achievable but TOTALLY STUNNING.

A St. Paul, Minnesota based team made up of super talented vendors like photographer Adrian Steinbach and Cosmos Floral gathered at The Lowlands to fill the industrial space with bright, springy colors and create some wedding inspo that proves how beautiful a streamlined, eco-friendly event can be.

“On the whole,” says photographer Adrian, “we just love how this is a totally do-able event that celebrates late spring and early summer, and includes sustainability as a main feature (while still being incredibly playful, of course)!”

It’s vibrant. It’s minimalist. It’s modern. We can’t get enough of this editorial.

Let’s take a peek!

Moriah Creates made this gorgeous citron green invitation suite for the shoot. Love that super unique arched envelope shape!

Vintage postage stamps add a ton of character to wedding paper goods, but they can be hard to track down. An easy way to create that bespoke vibe is to snag a curated vintage postage set.

Model Leeya’s warm, smokey makeup look was created by Lady Vamp Artistry.

Leeya (who’s an artist, designer, and illustrator based in St. Paul) wore a gorgeous, fitted strapless shimmery lace La Premiere gown from St. Paul boutique LaNoire Bridal. We love the floral off-the-shoulder details!

Cosmos Floral totally captured this editorial’s springtime vision by filling this bridal bouquet with big, seasonal blooms and tons of texture and greenery.

Opting for restored vintage and estate jewelry (like this team did when styling Leeya’s look) is a great way to shrink your wedding’s footprint. This stunning emerald ring is from Legacy Saint Jewelry.

A Simple Ceremony Set Up

How bright and airy is this ceremony layout?! We love the two-tone color-blocked floral arrangements.

Go take a look at our list of 10 ways to plan an eco-friendly wedding to fold some more environmentally friendly ideas into your wedding planning.

And check out our roundup of sustainable wedding dress brands to keep the planet in mind when searching for your bridal look!

We are loving that sage green groom look from MartinPatrick 3 on model Dex. (Fun fact: Leeya and Dex are a real-life couple!)

Check out this similar suit from Indochino!

A Sustainable Celebration

So into the clean lines of these stackable modern light wood chairs!

The team created this springy tablescape with the help of decor rentals from The Fond Collective. And do those table runners look familiar?? Cause they’re the same pieces from the ceremony backdrop!

Super-cute citrus-colored print napkins courtesy of BBJ La Tavola.

Love the way these peachy spiral taper candles put a modern “twist” on this reception table decor.

A key part of eco-friendly wedding basics? Following in Cosmos Floral’s footsteps and only going for zero-chemical florals and foam-free arrangements.

This show-stopping citrus-covered cake was created by Aunt Mona’s Cakes & Pastries.

So sweet and simple and sunny!! Take a look through our list of the most beautiful wedding cakes in every style for even more dreamy dessert inspo.

So fun to close things out with a sage green second dress!! Check out our collection of the best wedding reception dresses and our favorite green wedding dresses if Leeya’s outfit change has you inspired.

“From beginning to end,” photographer Adrian says, “we wanted to shine a light on incorporating your values into the wedding in a joyful, elevated, and colorful way!” We’d say they totally nailed it!! SO glad these creative vendors teamed up to lend us all some wedding inspo full of stunning, simple ideas for sustainability!