Uma Ram wedding

What if weddings didn’t leave behind heaps of trash? Meet Uma Ram from Chennai, who turned her big day into a celebration of love — for each other and for the planet. From composting one tonne of waste to wearing her grandmother’s 50-year-old saree, she proves that sustainability can be woven into every moment.

From composting flower waste to using seed paper invites, Uma Ram’s thoughtful wedding choices show how celebrations can be joyful and sustainable.