To celebrate this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight (26 Feb - 11 March), Alex Prince, my colleague at Ethical Weddings, has set herself the challenge of finding a different fair trade wedding item for every day of the Fairtrade Fortnight.

While The Times reported yesterday that overall marriages had dropped dramatically from 2004-2005, the interest in ethical celebrations is definitely on the way up, the only problem is how to do it.

Alex, whose own wedding recently featured in The Guardian’s ‘Green Guide’, says: “I’m a strong believer in the principles of fair trade and I want to show people how they can make this a part of their special day…and in doing so, make it even more special!“

Personally, I think Alex’s idea is an excellent one. It’s what Ethical Weddings is all about - taking positive action and giving everyone something to celebrate: the couple and their friends and family, and the workers who are receiving a fair wage for their products, from wine to chocolate, and fabrics to jewellery.

The results of Alex’s frantic Fairtrade Fortnight will be revealed day by day from Monday on the Ethical Weddings blog where brides planning ethical weddings and civil partnerships are already talking about their preparations for the big day.

Anyone who has tips or suggestions is encouraged to email Alex at alex@ethicalweddings.com