# How to Buy Eco-Friendly Wedding Gowns

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/05/how-to-buy-eco-friendly-wedding-gowns/
- Published: 2019-05-04T01:23:06-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

If you only associate an eco-friendly wedding dress with an ill-fitting hemp garment,
you are wrong. Whether organic materials or vintage creation. Because eco-friendly
[wedding](https://hernorm.com/wedding-planning-checklist/) dresses take on many 
styles. However they are  gorgeous.

When you aspire eco-friendly wedding dress, it is not as simple as choosing a designer.
Then also not as simple to just pick up the creation. The reason, designers out 
there claiming ‘eco-friendly’ label.

Likewise, there simply lack mass earth conscious brides. For instance, a bride who
has the heart of a flower child. One being concerned about child labor and the use
of pesticides. So you may not wish to look like a flower child on wedding day.

![](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pexels-photo-
2219155.jpg?resize=86%2C130&quality=52&ssl=1)

The bride may be looking for pretty, sustainable and affordable. Thus her options
may be limited. The solution gets creative. Then you search for a gown that fits
these three parameters. Also check out [Deborah Lindquist](https://greenlivingguy.com/green-living-guy-links/green-fashion/).
She’s so the expert.

Following are some tips to choose the best eco-friendly gown:

**1. Define What You Want**

You will run short of options if you seek affordable, new and traditional styles.
But if you are open to a modern gown or a used or vintage gown, a world of options
open up. A vegan bride might consider a cotton voile gown.

![](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pexels-photo-
735249.jpg?resize=87%2C130&quality=52&ssl=1)

**2. Don’t Forget to Buy From ‘Green’ Designer**

This is an obvious choice. You can find great deals at a bridal dress company that
does not wholesale to boutiques.

Choose a designer who creates sustainable gowns. So whether it is by hand making
the dress or supporting women in developing countries.

**3. Buy From Regular Shop**

You can shop for friendly gowns from regular shops. Only specify requirements like
[ethical sourcing](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/06/donna-distefano-tapped-for-recognition-by-jewelers-that-care-at-jck/)
from countries with strict labor laws. Ask where the silk and lace were made too.


**4. Re-Wear a Gown**

You can wear your mother’s gown for sentimental reasons. You can tweak it with the
help of a seamstress to suit your style. You can even check consignment stores or
vintage boutiques. Because you may be lucky to find something unique.

**5. You Can Rent a Dress**

Renting a dress is a great eco-friendly option instead of new resources being used
for the dress, you are basically re-cycling it.

**6. Go Organic**

Look for a gown that is created from organic fabrics like organic cotton or organic
silk. Another trick is a gown [made of recyclable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/10/home-depot-fluorescent-recycling-made-easy/)
material.

**7. Ethical Accessories**

Accessories like jewelry and **[wedding shoes](https://www.jjshouse.com/Cheap-Wedding-Shoes-c47/)**
must also be ethical. You can opt for fair-mined gold jewelry, and for shoes, you
can buy the pair made of organic silk by traditional craftsmen.

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### Finally, these are all tips for finding an eco-friendly outfit. Good Luck for your wedding day!!

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