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WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS
A SUSTAINABLE WEDDING BECKONS AT THE LUX COLLECTIVE
With the quest of purposeful travel post-Covid, sustainable weddings are on the rise as couples plan their celebrations with sustainability in mind. Many couples are drawn to having
a dream wedding in far-flung beautiful destinations, curated with intention.
Designing zero waste celebrations,
The Lux Collective brings to wanderlust couples wedding moments and romantic experiences that will last a lifetime, as it helps people celebrate life.
In Mauritius and the Maldives, wedding couples can embrace a sustainable approach, without compromising service and quality. Supporting local
is not only a great way to support the community but also sustains a circular economy.
Located on the island’s coveted beaches of the north, the newest flagship LUX* Grand Baie offers
a spectacular luxury setting with extraordinary experiences.
Built in harmony with nature by
local architect Jean-Francois Adam with Kelly Hoppen CBE in London
who designed the spaces, the resort organises tailor-made beach weddings and private celebrations at its contemporary Asian restaurant Ai KISU or at the rooftop Bisou with panoramic sea views. It offers chauffeur-driven wedding car in an electric BMW iX to and from Port Louis and a wedding menu based on LUX*’s signature
Keen on Green cuisine.
Certified by The PLEDGETM on
Food Waste, a Singapore-based benchmarking and audited certification, LUX* Le Morne, Mauritius repackages leftover food for underprivileged school children to improve their nutritional intake. Food is also used as compost in the resort’s gardens. Guests can opt for a vegan menu from the Group’s wholesome Keen on Green concept, prepared with local produce and healthy cooking techniques.
Gardeners from LUX* Grand Gaube, Mauritius gather dried flowers and twigs from the resort’s grounds to build a floral arch for solemnisation or vow renewal ceremony. All bouquets are sourced from small florists to support local businesses. Flowers can be repurposed after the wedding by sending them to a nursing home to brighten up someone’s day.
Tamassa Bel Ombre, Mauritius keeps its carbon footprint low and helps local farmers flourish. Wedding decorations include bamboo, dried coconuts and palm leaves from its gardens, which are then composted.
Seashells are returned to the beach to reduce impact of its protected lagoon’s ecosystem. The bridal spa treatment will rejuvenate with locally-made
bio products.
At the chic adults-only and sustainability-focused hotel SALT of Palmar, Mauritius wedding couples are immersed in the heart of Mauritian life via the Skill Swap programme – to take guests to local people, not just places, at this artfully-designed resort. The newly-weds are also invited to plant a tree together as a symbol of their love.
LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives, winner of Most Sustainable Wedding Resort
- South Asia by LUXlife 2022 Global Wedding Awards, ensures the co- existence of destination wedding and luxury. Couples can celebrate the special day worry-free of its impact
on beautiful nature. Each wedding package can fund education of an underprivileged child or the restoration of marine ecosystems.
For more information, contact the UK sales team on: 0207 348 4880 or email: marketing.europe@ theluxcollective.com or visit www.luxresorts.com.
Stylish LUX* Le Morne Wedding Set-up
Romantic Beach Dinner at LUX* South Ari Atoll
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