Green Weddings: Attire
More and more brides who value the health of our planet are choosing to express themselves by making sustainable wedding choices. You can find lots of ideas for a greener wedding. Pick what works for you-and feel good about it!
One way to reduce your wedding's burden on the planet is by avoiding unnecessary one-time purchases. Rather than specifying a particular bridesmaid dress, "give them a color palette and let them pick a dress they'll want to wear again or one they already have," suggests Kate Harrison, author of The Green Bride Guide.
If you, the bride, want a couture gown, Harrison recommends looking for samples or a previously worn dress (check out preownedweddingdresses.com). Another option is buying a vintage dress and having a talented seamstress personalize it. And if you buy new, there are lots of amazing designers working with sustainable fabrics like hemp and organic cotton.
After the wedding, think about donating your dress rather than preserving it in a closet or cold storage. While that may seem shocking to some, says Harrison, "If you didn't wear your mother's dress, why would your daughter want to wear yours?"
