Having an eco-friendly wedding gown no longer means sacrificing style. Some companies advertise "eco-chic" gowns - but in some smaller towns it can be tough to find a supplier that carries and eco-chic line of dresses. Here are some things you can ask about the dress you're considering to find out if it's an eco-friendly choice:
1. Where was it made? And who made it? This falls partly into the transportation factor of an eco-friendly wedding; clearly, the closer to home the dress was made the better (and this includes where the materials originally came from... not just where the dress was tailored). The second question is an uncomfortable one to think about - but just consider this, you want to make sure that the person who made your dress did so in healthy and safe working conditions and that he/she was paid fairly for his/her work. Period. Typically, locally made dresses cost a little more because the dress-maker was paid appropriately for his/her work.
2. What materials were used in making the dress? There are certain fabrics that are more "socially responsible" than other. Natural fibres including hemp, organic cotton, peace silk and bamboo are among some of the more popular options.
3. Looking for something white? Choose a colour that's not perfectly white. Those ultra-white wedding dresses didn't get that way all on their own. Making a dress really white requires the use of harmful chemicals. So go for a shade that's not quite white.
Among my favourite eco-chic wedding gown designers is Canadian designer Adele Wechsler in Toronto. Her gowns are GORGEOUS and oh so environmentally friendly! Some of the world's top eco-chic bridal gown designers include Morgan Boszilkov, Deborah Lindquist and Tara Lynn.
Can't find the perfect eco-friendly dress?
Choosing an eco-friendly dress doesn't have to be difficult. If you can't find a dress that's eco-friendly why not consider wearing something second-hand? After all, "Re-use" is one of the three Rs, right? Why not perk up a gorgeous vintage gown. Not only will it be eco-chic but it's so romantic!
1. Where was it made? And who made it? This falls partly into the transportation factor of an eco-friendly wedding; clearly, the closer to home the dress was made the better (and this includes where the materials originally came from... not just where the dress was tailored). The second question is an uncomfortable one to think about - but just consider this, you want to make sure that the person who made your dress did so in healthy and safe working conditions and that he/she was paid fairly for his/her work. Period. Typically, locally made dresses cost a little more because the dress-maker was paid appropriately for his/her work.
2. What materials were used in making the dress? There are certain fabrics that are more "socially responsible" than other. Natural fibres including hemp, organic cotton, peace silk and bamboo are among some of the more popular options.
3. Looking for something white? Choose a colour that's not perfectly white. Those ultra-white wedding dresses didn't get that way all on their own. Making a dress really white requires the use of harmful chemicals. So go for a shade that's not quite white.
Among my favourite eco-chic wedding gown designers is Canadian designer Adele Wechsler in Toronto. Her gowns are GORGEOUS and oh so environmentally friendly! Some of the world's top eco-chic bridal gown designers include Morgan Boszilkov, Deborah Lindquist and Tara Lynn.
Can't find the perfect eco-friendly dress?Choosing an eco-friendly dress doesn't have to be difficult. If you can't find a dress that's eco-friendly why not consider wearing something second-hand? After all, "Re-use" is one of the three Rs, right? Why not perk up a gorgeous vintage gown. Not only will it be eco-chic but it's so romantic!
Cheers!
Sophie
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