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We’re making this a celebration of love—between us and the planet! While we're doing our bit to keep our wedding sustainable, we hope we can count on you to do your bit too :)
We’re making this a celebration of love—between us and the planet! While we're doing our bit to keep our wedding sustainable, we hope we can count on you to do your bit too :)
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Eco Initiatives

The Wedding Website of JOEL FERNANDES and SVETLANA DCOSTA
We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for this beautiful planet, so it’s only fitting that our celebrations honor and protect it. We’ve thoughtfully planned our wedding with sustainability at the forefront, ensuring that our love for each other doesn’t come at the cost of the environment. Here are some of the things we’re doing to make our big day eco-friendly:

Carbon Offsets

We're investing in carbon capture & removal

We’re offsetting the carbon footprint of your travel to and from the wedding. No matter how you arrive, rest assured that we’re taking care of the planet every step of the way.


Waste Diversion

We're aiming to divert 90% of waste from landfills!

We've partnered with a super cool sustainability firm called Skrap (Svetlana previously worked here!) to help us keep waste away from landfills & transform it into useful resources. You can do your bit by segregating your waste at the venue.

Food Donations

We're running a food sharing initiative

We believe that food belongs in the belly, not the bin. That’s why any surplus from our wedding will be shared with local communities or charities, ensuring that it reaches those in need.


Composting & Biogas

All food scraps will be converted into compost

Food scraps such as fruit & veggie peels will be composted into fertilizer for local farms or converted into biogas to generate renewable energy.

Plastic Free

We're breaking up with plastic

We're working to keep our wedding free of single-use plastics. From bamboo straws to reusable drinkware and biodegradable confetti, we’ve made provisions to ensure that our celebration leaves no trash, and only beautiful memories behind.


Ocean Protection

We're investing in ocean-bound plastic recovery

Through rePurpose Global, (Svetlana currently works here!), we’re supporting a local project called - Saaf Samudra - that's dedicated to protecting Goa’s beautiful coastline from plastic pollution. By doing this, we’re helping to preserve the natural beauty of our wedding location for future generations.

Sustainable Decor

We're incorporating eco-friendly materials

Our decorations are made from reusable, biodegradable, or recycled materials. What’s more, everything will be repurposed or donated after the event, leaving no trace behind.


Mindful Travel

We encourage you to travel consciously

We request our guests to choose the most sustainable travel options and ditch disposable plastics (single use toiletries, plastic water bottles, cutlery etc) . Your choices make a difference, and we’re here to support you.