Mercedes Gale

Mercedes is a powerhouse of sustainable innovation within our Ambassador team, running 4YaParty Weddings & Events across South East London and West Kent. Her journey into sustainability is deeply personal; becoming a mother provided the “boot up the bum” needed to ensure a habitable planet for future generations. This transition from passion to action perfectly aligns with our belief that change happens when knowledge meets purpose.

As a stylist, Mercedes leads by example, showcasing how “stylish hosting” and environmental responsibility go hand-in-hand. She has built a business with a fierce zero-waste ethos, hand-making props from reclaimed wood, sourcing stock secondhand, and operating an electric van within a strict 45-mile radius to minimise her carbon footprint.

Mercedes embodies the SWA value of being an “approachable expert”. She isn’t about “eco-perfection” but rather about honest, transparent progress. As an Ambassador, she acts as a trusted guide, using her inimitable style and story to empower other wedding professionals to take their own confident steps toward sustainability. We are incredibly proud to have her leading our regional “Conscious Connections” and helping make sustainable weddings the industry standard.