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HERE COMES THE "GREEN" BRIDE

by Bonny Osterhage

 

 

Wedding season is upon us and eco-conscious brides everywhere are planning the day they have dreamed of since they created a veil out of recycled toilet paper (okay...that isn’t as gross as it sounds). Fortunately, for those brides who want the planet to live happily ever after too, there are dozens of beautiful and affordable gowns for everyone in the wedding party that are made from environmentally friendly and/or recycled materials. Here are a few that will have even the worst Bridezilla saying “I do” to green.
 

 

 

Annatarian gowns are made from a combination of organic and vintage fabrics. Created by artist/designer Anna Mkhitarian and featured on “The View,” each gown is a work of art and will increase in value over time. Because Mkhitarian only creates one-of-a-kind styles, you must call 818-458-7992 or visit www.annatarian.com to create your own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conscious Clothing creates elegantly simple, romantic designs from hemp blends. The gowns are cut and sewn to order or you can customize your own one-of-a-kind design. We love the Bias Gown with Train that reminds us of the elegantly understated style made popular by the late Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Currently the designs are carried at Flair in San Francisco or you can order yours at www.getconscious.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deborah Lindquist has long been a leader in environmentally conscious clothing, so it is no surprise that she has created a striking line of wedding gowns that mix reincarnated fabrics with eco-friendly varieties. We like her use of a vintage kimono bustier featured in one of the designs. See the entire collection at www.deborahlindquist.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another well-known name in the green fashion movement, Rawganique, offers a hemp bridal collection that we love for its casual yet chic style. Check out the Eco Couture Belle Epoque Hemp Gown at www.rawganique.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

René Geneva, known for her line of eco-friendly corsets, has incorporated those corsets into two beautiful distinctive wedding gowns. Created from Hemp blends, the gowns feature a made to measure corset top and skirt. For the bride who really wants to shine, check out the fiber-optic train. Order yours at www.mycorset.com.

 

 

 

 

 

We love the options available at Threadhead Creations. Brides can select from an off-the-rack gown or create their own gown from the featured designs. For the bride who wants more input, custom dresses can be made from scratch. We like the unusual April gown featuring intertwined brown branches with pink blossoms on the bodice and a pink and brown sash in the back. See it and other designs at www.threadheadcreations.com.