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Ah, the wedding dress. Has there ever been a piece of attire more infused with sentimentality and love? A bride wants her gown to represent her personal style and bring out her best features on her wedding day. Unfortunately, most wedding gowns are made from unsustainable bleached materials, then dipped in chemicals after the wedding to take their traditional place...in the attic. Is this the best representative of a beautiful bride? Probably not.
The good news is that there are a number of eco-friendly options that will fulfill every bride's dream, and tread kindly on your wallet and the environment. Used wedding dresses are a fantastic option; nothing new has to be created, and the discounts on once worn gowns are deep, even though they are just like new.
Although many brides might balk at the mention of used wedding dresses, what could be sweeter than wearing a gown that already has the love and hope of another recently married couple attached to it? If you have a family dress available, that's even better. Wear it as is if it suits your style, or have it altered to your taste. In either case, you can pass the dress on to the next bride to continue it's history of beginning beautiful and sustainable marriages.
If you don't have a family gown, check out sites that give brides the capability to buy and sell used wedding dresses. One of our favorites is Recycled Bride. Brides can post their dresses for sale, or buy gowns on the site, at no charge. Here's just a peek of the variety of styles we found (and loved!) that are currently available on the site.
For the bride who wants an elegant and feminine look, a gorgeous and frothy pink vintage gown from the 1950's. Priced at $250, it's a steal!
A modern silhouette with classic styling. Ivory Priscilla of Boston mermaid gown. Retail is about $5000, but it's priced for $2000 at Recycled Bride.
Whimsical Vera Wang Luxe Briana ball gown with a distinctive black sash for the bride who wants to splurge without abandoning her values. Listing for $8000 (original price, $12,000).
You CAN have the gown of your dreams at your green wedding! And, just for the record, Recycled Bride has a lot more than just wedding dresses. You can find pre-worn bridesmaids' gowns, accessories, shoes, and even used decor pieces at discounted prices.
All photos courtesy of Recycled Bride.
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