Green Wedding Ideas

Are you getting married and want to plan a green wedding? Planning a wedding can be overwhelming - choosing a green wedding theme will not only help narrow your options but will help you feel confident in your choices. A green wedding can also be a budget wedding just keep in mind three important words: reduce, reuse and recycle. You don't have to hold your wedding reception at a vegan restaurant or wear an organic dress to have an eco friendly wedding. There are many ways that you can easily make greener choices, and every little bit helps.

Eco Friendly Bridesmaid Dresses

There are a many ways to green your bridal party. You could choose to have a small wedding party or only a maid of honor; choose a neutral color such as black, ivory or silver or a classic style that can easily be worn again; look for vintage or second-hand dresses or dresses that have never been worn because of wedding mishaps and/or choose dresses made from natural or eco friendly fabrics such as bamboo, organic cotton, organic linen, silk or hemp.

 


Winona wrap dress


Ruffled and ravishing, this self tie wrap dress has stunning designer details at the shoulders and chest. Hits below the knee and has a deep V neckline. Made from 92% hemp and 8% spandex jersey.

Why Its Green: Natural Materials, Reuseable

Promenade Dress by Doie

Promenade Dress by Doie


This easy, flattering dress mixes old world glamour with a modern edge. Made from 95% Silk and 5% Lycra. Made in USA.

Why Its Green: Natural Materials, Reuseable



AngelRox Formal Wrap Dress


This versatile wrap dress can be made to be wore like a full length or an ankle skirt, shrug or a full length dress. Pair with heels and diamonds, it can be worn to any formal event. Stretch bamboo jersey.

Why Its Green: Sustainable Materials, Reuseable

 


Doie Sunset Dress


Style up this tank dress with heels and a belt or keep it simple with sandals. Made from organic cotton. Made in the USA. Machine wash.

Why Its Green: Organic Materials, Reuseable



Dessy Twist Dress


Change the wrap to change the look. Available in cocktail length or full length, your bridesmaid dresses can match or each can create her own style. Made from hand washable matte jersey.

Why Its Green: Reuseable



AngelRox Halter Wrap Dress


Easy, flattering and comfy fit. Sensual & elegant wrap dress. 100% biodegradable rayon jersey. Hand wash. Made in the USA.

Why Its Green: Biodegradable, Reuseable

 

Green Bridal Jewelry

When looking for the perfect eco friendly wedding jewelry, let this good-luck, wedding tradition guide you: "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue". Something Old: look for unique, vintage jewelry at second-hand or consignment shops. Something Borrowed: borrow a meaningful or favorite piece of jewelry from a family member or friend. Something New: if you decide to opt for new, look for handcrafted jewelry or jewelry made from recycled metals and vintage or repurposed gemstones. Or if you are having a more casual wedding; you may want to look for exotic, fair trade jewelry or jewelry made from natural materials such as wood, seeds, grasses or leaves.

 
Kuo Ting Jewelry Organic Earrings with Rutilated Quartz

Organic Earrings with Rutilated Quartz by Kuo Ting Jewelry


The hand forged pebbled texture of this sterling silver and vermeil gold earrings have a clear rutilated quartz with natural black inclusions suspended within the organic form, hangs on a sterling silver earwire.

Why Its Green: Handcrafted, Natural Materials

Golden Grass Drop On Gold Plated Cuff by Nugaard Designs

Golden Grass Drop On Gold Plated Cuff by Nugaard Designs


Delicate Golden Grass drop featured on a cuff. The rare grass is grown in certain areas of Brazil. Pieces of grass are bound together to create a shiny look. Handcrafted in Brazil.

Why Its Green: Handcrafted, Natural Materials

Julia Failey Butterfly Pendant

Butterfly Pendant by Julia Failey


The fluttering butterfly captures attention, and so will you when you wear this necklace. Made of reclaimed, deoxidized Sterling Silver and 24kt Vermeil wings on a 16" flat link chain with a lobster clasp.

Why Its Green: Recycled, Handcrafted

 


Turquoise Ring by Elizabeth Street


14k yellow gold ring with vintage sleeping beauty turquoise bead.

Why Its Green: Handcrafted, Recycled



Gale Bracelet by Bario-Neal



This Bario-Neal bangle bracelet is handcrafted from curved and hollowed oxidized silver.

Why Its Green: Handcrafted, Recycled



Surface Earring by Nashelle Designs


Hammered disc earrings handcrafted from your choice of recycled gold or recycled silver. 2.5 inches long.

Why Its Green: Handcrafted, Recycled, Fair Trade

 

Wedding Day Makeup

Mineral makeup can be a great natural choice for your wedding day, with it's layering capabilities you can create the perfect level of coverage ranging from sheer to full. But all mineral cosmetics are not created equal. The majority of mineral cosmetics are still heavily loaded with synthetic preservatives, dyes and fillers which may be harmful to your skin and health - so be mindful when adding them to your cosmetic bag.

Feature: Afterglow Mineral Cosmetics are free of synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals, paraben preservatives and irritants like bismuth oxychloride; and are made from the most safe and natural minerals, pigments and certified organic botanicals.

 
Afterglow organic mineral makeup

Organic Mineral Makeup


Luminous skin is easy to achieve with this 100% natural Organic Mineral Foundation that brushes on effortlessly for a soft, naturally glowing finish. It contains natural sunscreen and is ideal for every skin tone, even the most sensitive skin.

Why Its Green: Minimal & Recycled Packaging, Organic Materials, No Petro Chemicals

Afterglow organic mineral blush

Organic Mineral Blush


Perfect for every aspiring blushing bride. Whether in a soft or glowing finish, every color goes on as innocent as nature intended and builds to a high drama impeccably. Triple milled minerals allow for flawless blending ands color layering to create the most exquisite looks.

Why Its Green: Minimal & Recycled Packaging, Organic Materials, No Petro Chemicals

Afterglow organic mineral bronzer

Organic Glow Bronzer


This sun-kissed bronzer is perfect for even the lightest complexions and leaves a warm, glowing look to the skin without the orangey color of traditional bronzers. Made with 100% natural ingredients and infused with soothing organic antioxidants.

Why Its Green: Minimal & Recycled Packaging, Organic Materials, No Petro Chemicals

 
Afterglow mineral eye shadows

Mineral Eye Shadow


Availble in a wonderfully wide palette, these eye shadows play with light to create effects that vary from subtly glimmering to explicitly sparkling. Each shadow layers and blends easily and won't crease or settle in lines. Made with 100% natural ingredients and infused with soothing organic antioxidants.

Why Its Green: Minimal & Recycled Packaging, Organic Materials, No Petro Chemicals

Afterglow Organic Hydra Lip Gloss

Organic Hydra Gloss


Get glossy, naturally dewy lips with all natural organic lip glosses that add shine, incredible moisture and amazing color without the chemicals and stickiness of other commercial glosses. These long wearing glosses moisturize your lips with bioactive botanicals.

Why Its Green: Minimal & Recycled Packaging, Organic Materials, No Petro Chemicals

Afterglow Pure Soul Mascara

Pure Soul Mascara


This all natural formula is rich in soothing organic botanical antioxidants. It creates rich, luscious lashes that are soft and flexible. It is volumizing, flake proof, smudge proof and clump free, and is gentle enough for even the most sensitive eyes.

Why Its Green: Minimal & Recycled Packaging, Organic Materials, No Petro Chemicals

 

Green Wedding Dresses

No matter what style wedding dress you are looking for, you can find the perfect eco gown for your green wedding. Eco bridal gowns are available in many styles from classic to modern to beach casual and are inspired by beautiful, natural textures and fabrics. Many eco designers will create a custom gown designed specifically for you, which may even give you the option to incorporate vintage fabric from your mother or grandmother's wedding dress. If you are looking for an even greener option, look for pre-owned, designer bridal gowns.

 
Morgan Boszilkov

Morgan Boszilkov


Eco friendly designer wedding gowns handcrafted using natural, sustainable fabrics.

Why Its Green: Handcrafted, Natural Materials, Sustainable Materials

Olivia Luca

Olivia Luca


Eco friendly wedding dresses custom designed using organic, fair trade and sustainable fabrics.

Why Its Green: Fair Trade Materials, Organic Materials, Sustainable Materials

Annatarian

Annatarian


Eco friendly wedding dresses custom designed using vintage, remnant and sustainable fabrics.

Why Its Green: Reclaimed, Sustainable Materials

 
Isadora Bridal

Isadora Bridal


Eco Bridal Gown designed to be 8 styles in 1 using organic bamboo, organic cotton and spandex.

Why Its Green: Organic Materials, Sustainable Materials

Adele Wechsler

Adele Wechsler


Eco Couture wedding gowns made from vegetable-dyed sustainable materials.

Why Its Green: Sustainable Materials

Jessica Iverson

Jessica Iverson


Eco friendly wedding gowns made from luxurious natural silk and hemp silk.

Why Its Green: Natural Materials

 

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