Are you looking to add a little eco-charm to your wedding day but you're afraid you can't afford to go green?
Going green for your wedding day doesn't have to cost a fortune, especially when it comes to your wedding dress. Many "green" options cost far less than a regular wedding gown, designer or not, so there's no need to bust your bridal budget.
Think of searching for your green gown as a treasure hunt. Just like any bride, you will be searching for the perfect gown with the perfect price tag. You'll just be searching in less traditional wedding areas.
Here are five eco-friendly gown options that can help you go green without spending too much green.
The Heirloom Gown
Is there a beautiful wedding gown lurking in a family member's closet? It could be your grandmother's, your mother's or even an aunt's but chances are there is one hiding somewhere and it could be the perfect gown for you, at just the right price...free.
Chances are you can't just pull it out of the closet then walk down the aisle in the dress but the expenses associated with cleaning and altering the dress can be relatively minimal when compared to purchasing a brand new wedding gown.
Heirloom gowns are often wonderful additions to a wedding, full of memories, history and it can make you feel that much closer to your family. Plus you are reusing something old while conserving on resources that would have been used to make a new gown.
The Used Gown
No heirloom gowns lurking in family closets? You can still opt for a second hand "green" gown. Many cities and towns now have second hand stores and consignment shops dedicated to formal wear, some exclusively dedicated to bridal fashions.
There are a couple online retailers devoted to used wedding gowns and other formal wear: PreownedWeddingDresses.com, BridalGems.org, WoreitOnce.com and EncoreBridal.com.
Other places to treasure hunt for used wedding gowns are thrift stores, antique shops, consignment stores and online classifieds like Craigslist or auction sites like eBay. Etsy.com is another fabulous site where you can sometimes find used wedding gowns.
Going green for your wedding day doesn't have to cost a fortune, especially when it comes to your wedding dress. Many "green" options cost far less than a regular wedding gown, designer or not, so there's no need to bust your bridal budget.
Think of searching for your green gown as a treasure hunt. Just like any bride, you will be searching for the perfect gown with the perfect price tag. You'll just be searching in less traditional wedding areas.
Here are five eco-friendly gown options that can help you go green without spending too much green.
The Heirloom Gown
Is there a beautiful wedding gown lurking in a family member's closet? It could be your grandmother's, your mother's or even an aunt's but chances are there is one hiding somewhere and it could be the perfect gown for you, at just the right price...free.
Chances are you can't just pull it out of the closet then walk down the aisle in the dress but the expenses associated with cleaning and altering the dress can be relatively minimal when compared to purchasing a brand new wedding gown.
Heirloom gowns are often wonderful additions to a wedding, full of memories, history and it can make you feel that much closer to your family. Plus you are reusing something old while conserving on resources that would have been used to make a new gown.
The Used Gown
No heirloom gowns lurking in family closets? You can still opt for a second hand "green" gown. Many cities and towns now have second hand stores and consignment shops dedicated to formal wear, some exclusively dedicated to bridal fashions.
There are a couple online retailers devoted to used wedding gowns and other formal wear: PreownedWeddingDresses.com, BridalGems.org, WoreitOnce.com and EncoreBridal.com.
Other places to treasure hunt for used wedding gowns are thrift stores, antique shops, consignment stores and online classifieds like Craigslist or auction sites like eBay. Etsy.com is another fabulous site where you can sometimes find used wedding gowns.
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