Well, it's a good thing then that choosing an eco-friendly gown does not mean changing the color of the dress you have imagined since you were a young gal. Instead, eco-couture simply means that you are looking for a gown that has been made with earth-safe materials and in a non-harmful way to the environment.
That might seem like a far-reaching concept, but the good news is, it's not at all. Several popular designers have your same green intentions in mind and have used their eco-inspiration when designing gowns that suit a bride's earth-friendly agenda.
Kick up your chic Birkenstocks: It's time for you to learn where to scope out the dress of your eco-dreams.
Choosing Your Eco-Gown
The process for scoping out your green gown is similar to that of choosing a conventionally-made dress with the only difference being the designers you consider.A few things to consider before choosing your eco-gown:
1. Make sure that your gown is manufactured in a manner that is also earth-friendly: That means no pollutants, cutting back on energy usage and packaging that is biodegradable. All of things will determine the validity behind calling your gown a "green" one.
2. Look for dresses that are made from natural and organic fibers, like hemp, organic cotton, hemp silk and bamboo.
Once you have done your detective work you are ready to start trying on dresses -- now this is the fun part.
Earth-Friendly Designers
Green brides want the same things in their gowns as any other bride does -- absolute perfection. Here are a few designers who are sure to have the eco-frock you always envisioned: Keep in mind that many designers also offer eco-options for your bridesmaids. Your best gal pals and families will thank you for including them in your green efforts.And don't forget that you may also want to tap into your recycle and reuse way of living, and scope out already-worn bridal dresses. Just conduct a quick Internet search, and you'll find sites, like Budget Bridal, a place to buy used gowns in fabulous condition.
Recycle Your Earth-Friendly Threads
Sure, your wedding gown might be the highlight of your wedding day, but what if you could also make possible the dreams of another earth-conscious bride? Consider donating your gown to an organization, like Making Memories, which sponsors trunk shows across the nation for Brides Against Breast Cancer. Bridesmaids dresses can go to a feel-good project, such as The Glass Slipper Project, which donates dresses to teens who cannot afford a prom dress.You'll be glad you put your do-good green efforts to work when you consider just how happy you are making another bride. More of a reason to smile on your eco-friendly wedding day!
