More Vintage Wedding Dresses...

Going Vintage for your wedding dress is an awesome idea, because it not only reduces waste and the need to manufacture new materials, but it also might save you some money and boost your wedding style.

I recently came across a cute vintage boutique in Los Angeles called Tavin.  They offer vintage clothes and vintage wedding dresses among other vintage and new items.  If you're in the LA area, you can check out their cute shop on your own, but if you're not, you can visit their etsy store: tavin Shop.  Check out these pictures that showcase some of the beautiful items they offer:

 All Photos by Leigha Hodnet

  

  

If you're interested in their items, mention this blog and recieve a 10% discount on your Bridal Collection purchase.  Need I mention that all of their wedding dresses are priced under $1,000?

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Vintage Dresses = Green Dresses

These lovely dresses are from a collection of vintage and restyled vintage dresses from Recapture, a couture bridal service that specializes in vintage gowns from Victorian times to the 70's.




These dresses are super cool and so great because they are made from reused fabrics and lace!

I had the pleasure of meeting Robin, the owner, after opening my boutique last month in Berkeley. Her salon is just a few minutes from me and I hope to work with her more in the future, since Vintage is often such a stylish way to go green.


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Go Vintage and Go Green

A lot of couples are choosing a vintage look for their wedding decor. From Damask prints to polka dots, 40's Hollywood or 20's Gatsby; what better way to achieve the look than with actual vintage and reused items? Use vintage for the wedding dress, suit, veil, floral containers, etc. With a little bit of research and work you can find the perfect vintage items to go with your scheme and style. And, you'll keep items out of the landfills and reduce your carbon footprint by reducing your dependence on newly manufactured items.

Talk with vendors and see if they can help support your mission to reduce and reuse vintage and antique materials. You might be able to find a dress maker who can use recycled fabrics and lace from other dresses.

Dress made with vintage materials, photo courtesy of heartstudios

Vintage dress and style, photo courtesy of Mock Photography

Or, you may find a florist or event designer (like me) who has a collection of vintage glass, decor or containers that you can rent for the event.

Milk and green glass available to rent from Gorgeous and Green

Vintage is very stylish and very green.

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