Issues of sustainability and the search for environmentally friendly solutions resonate in every area of ​​our lives. How to arrange a ecological wedding ? How to choose an eco-friendly wedding dress , decorations and guest entertainment? We offer a review of the brands that are already focusing on goods and services corresponding to the "green course".

When we are looking for a wedding dress , we are faced with a choice of colors, sizes, cut, length and other nuances, but now there is another factor whose relevance is only growing - responsibility towards nature in our daily choices. If we want an ecological wedding, when choosing a dress, for example, we should pay attention to the type of fabric itself, its origin, the production process and its transparency or traceability. It is better to choose a manufacturer that is closer, as it also reduces transportation costs, which often account for a significant part of pollution.

Stella McCartney

The brand Stella McCartney since its foundation in 2001 has become a leading voice in the field of fashion sustainability and environmental protection.

The brand shows an example of how to move from words to deeds, that is, by developing methods to measure and monitor the impact of each company's production on the environment, from the procurement of raw materials to the stages of production, transportation, sale and utilization.

After Meghan Markle chose this very brand as one of her wedding dresses (she changed into a dress made by Stella McCartney for the social part), the fashion house also launched its Ready to Wear collection of wedding dresses.

“I wanted to create clothes that were comfortable and had some emotional meaning, but at the same time did not make the wearer feel like she had changed beyond recognition,” the fashion designer told Harpers Bazaar magazine.

We also offer other sustainable brands, but remember that in most cases, an environmentally friendly solution also means the use of localized human resources. It is worth getting inspired by looking at various designs and cuts, but at the same time consider making a dress with the masters here in Latvia. Nowadays, it is possible to choose and order fabrics from almost all over the world, including tracking the raw material acquisition and production process, but it should be taken into account that the delivery also contributes to the creation of various emissions. Of course, there is no need to go to extremes, but responsible, informed decision-making will give your outfit a special story and meaning. By choosing to sew a wedding dress in Latvia, you will also be able to follow the process of its creation, making the necessary additions and improvements.

If you want to try something completely new, online ateliers are currently available, where you can create your wedding dress from idea to visualization together with the designer by meeting remotely.

Dressarte, Paris, France

If you choose to buy a dress, here are some examples geographically close to us:

Leila Hafzi, Stavanger, Norway

Mila Vert, Kočevje, Slovenia

Indiebride London, England

Rita Colson, London, England

Sanyukta Shrestha, London, England

Mother of Pearl, London, England

Pronovias #WeDoEco, Barcelona, Spain

Larimeloom, Florence, Italy

Bastet Noir, Macedonia

In the hunt for pearls at vintage markets

Yes, there are fewer of them in Latvia, but if you prepare in time, you can surf the Internet and visit one of the famous markets in Paris, London or other big fashion meccas. If you are lucky enough to find a dream pair in your size, then the walk down the aisle can have not only a visible, but also a tangible touch of Charleston of the 20s, the historical majesty of the Art-deco line, Dior, YSL, Chanel, Lanvin or Hermes. Why not turn it into a hen party task? Which of the girlfriends would manage to find the best pearl in the famous Marche aux Puces in Paris?

Sustainability means responsibility on a different scale. We always start with an intention. at the moment it acquires a special meaning. It should not always be seen as a duty or a burden, on the contrary, in the wedding planning process, we can turn sustainability into a part of our special, dreamy story. Sliding our hands along the lines of a white dress, we can feel the satisfaction and joy of the power of thought put into the dress from the silk caterpillar, cotton button or viscose fiber to the heartbeat of the sewing machine, the touch of the seamstresses and every other person who, in one way or another, but also invisibly participated in the progress of our wedding. Sustainability also means creating and perpetuating your own story.

There is a fairy tale that can begin with the creation of your wedding dress.

Article author: Kristīne Kutuzova

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