The BBC has reported that an environmentally-friendly couple in London have had a green wedding by travelling to their ceremony by Tube. Stefanie Schmiedel, Robert Gray and their wedding guests went from Dollis Hill underground station in north-west London to Marylebone register office. "We thought about going on our bikes but this was a compromise," he said.
The bride Stefanie Schmiedel who wasn't an anorak or Tube fan, said 'It is important for both of us to have an environmentally friendly wedding. I have been encouraging my relatives to travel over from Germany by Eurostar or by coach, as opposed to flying the short distance.'
The couple, who are both members of Brent Friends of the Earth also made sure there were many other green aspects of their wedding including the bride's dress, which is made from dyable material and reusable; invitations, menus and the order of ceremony, which are homemade using recycled paper; the catering at the reception which used local produce; the organic wedding cake; the honeymoon trip round Europe by train, and the second-hand engagement ring.
The couple said “We didn't feel that we needed a stretch limo to get to the register office when we have got an Oyster card and the Tube.”
Ms Schmiedel said: "If in everyday life we try to be as environmentally friendly as we can, why should we change on our wedding day?"
Jubilee line General Manager Penny Hazell said: "We're delighted that this bride and groom have chosen to go to their wedding by Tube. Public transport is a sustainable way to travel around the capital. London Underground is not only convenient for commuters and tourists but also for people on their way to a very special event like a wedding. We wish them all the best."
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