Introducing Em from Eco Wedding Festivals
In October 2025, Blackfriars Priory will be hosting Gloucestershire's first Eco Wedding Festival. We caught up with the Founder, Em to find out more.
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Tell us a little about yourself and Eco Wedding Festivals
The Eco Wedding Festivals are immersive, purpose-driven experiences designed to inspire, educate, and transform the wedding industry—starting with one couple, one supplier, and one small but mighty change at a time.
What three words would you use to describe the work you do and why?
Legacy. Impact. Transformation.
Eco Wedding Festival Narrative – “Beyond the Day”
This isn’t just a wedding fair.
This is legacy in motion.
What can couples expect from the Eco Wedding Festival at Blackfriars Priory?
The Eco Wedding Festivals are immersive, purpose-driven experiences designed to inspire, educate, and transform the wedding industry—starting with one couple, one supplier, and one small but mighty change at a time.
From the moment couples arrive, they’re welcomed not with sales pitches, but with real conversations—introductions to a greener way of planning, where every decision, from florals to favours, can become a meaningful choice. It’s about celebrating love while honouring the planet.
But this is also a space for suppliers to grow. We’re not just showcasing eco-conscious vendors—we’re helping traditional businesses evolve. Whether you’re a florist, a caterer, or a venue, our festival is about giving you the tools, inspiration, and community to become the kind of supplier conscious couples are actively seeking.
What made you choose Blackfriars Priory as one of your destinations for the Eco Wedding Festival?
Set at the magnificent Blackfriars Priory, the festival is deeply rooted in place, purpose, and progress. A site rich in history, culture, and now sustainability, Blackfriars isn’t just a venue—it’s part of the journey. Hosting an Eco Wedding Festival here was not just fitting—it was essential.
Credit: Dearest Love Photography
What has been your biggest highlight to date?
The birth of my daughter was my greatest personal milestone. But in business? It’s this: creating The Vea Collection of which Eco Wedding Festivals are part of and watching it become a movement.
Anything exciting coming up?
This is just the beginning. More festivals are coming. More impact is being made. More couples are joining the change.
Because when love and legacy come together— That’s when the future starts.
Follow @ecoweddingfestivals on Instagram for all of Em’s latest updates.