Notley Abbey

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Our Sustainability Commitments

When it comes to sustainability, we have made some real green initiatives over the years as we strive to be an eco-friendly wedding venue, without compromising on style and taste (some you won’t even notice the difference!). The chandeliers hung across our venues use LED bulbs, that not only create more energy efficient light, but a warm romantic glow that fills the entire room while you say your “I do’s” and/or host your wedding breakfast. The selected bulbs are long lasting and more durable, in comparison to alternatives, naturally creating less waste. Where possible our menus are sourced from local suppliers, effortlessly reducing our carbon footprint, including meat, poultry, dairy products, bread, fruit, and vegetables. The extensive list allows the in-house chefs to lovingly prepare most dishes using locally sourced produce, from canapés to roast dinners, down to the garnish used in drinks. Reusable, branded glass bottles are placed on the wedding breakfast tables, filled with our in-house still and sparkling water, reducing the use of plastic for every wedding held. An impact that may seem small, but quickly adds up with the number of weddings hosted each year. Waste from the events is split and collected as general waste, recyclable waste, and food waste, meaning the amount sent to landfill is as minimal as possible. The grounds across our venue are home to an array of plants and wildlife, and well maintained by a team of gardeners. Any fallen trees are cut into logs and stored to use in the open fires around the venues, or broken down into chippings, giving them a new use. The flowers beds are then scattered with wood chip, not only for an attractive soil cover (these are luxury wedding venues after all), but to provide a natural form of insulation, help conserve moisture and support growth.