Ideal Bite

Wanna walk down the aisle dressed in green?

Submitted by idealbite on Tue, 02/13/2007 - 3:01am.

The Bite:

Dressing green for your wedding need not mean showing up wearing a burlap bowtie. Beautiful alternative fabrics and vintage formalwear help you look luverly on your big day.

The Benefits:

One-of-a-kind. Hemp silk gowns and vintage tuxes are unique and off the beaten rack.
Eco-friendly. Hemp silk's a renewable fabric and going vintage is just another form of recycling.
Vintage gowns and tuxes are often less expensive. An heirloom gown from a family member is free after tailoring.

Personally Speaking:

After trying on a Faernyn's Grove gown at this year's Green Festival in SF, Jen's decided she wants a big wedding to show off an amazing eco-dress (and ride up on a horse, which has nothing to do with eco, but is so weird we just had to share it with you).

Wanna Try:

Ask a local dressmaker if they can get organic fabrics, or check out antique stores for vintage wedding apparel.

Rene Geneva Design - Jen's fave - romantic, luxurious hemp silk gowns ($369-$3,200).
Conscious Clothing - made from easy-on-the-planet hemp silk ($550-$1,200).
Deborah Lindquist - check out Deb's couture bustier with skirt and train ($1,000).
Threadhead Creations - affordably-priced eco-dresses ($385-$785).
Gulden & Brown, TheFROCK and Vintage Vixen - vintage gowns (prices vary).
Wholly Jo's - gowns for UK Biters in organic and fair trade materials (£500-£550).
GreenSage and Organic Weddings - getting it made? Get hemp and flax silk blend fabrics ($22-$46/yd).
Ideal Bite's eBay Tip - get "recycled" gowns on the cheap via eBay.

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Bang For The Bite

Eco-formalwear helps the earth while avoiding the bridezilla-in-a-potato-sack look, and is right in line with already-outrageous wedding dress prices.