Are any of you Seattle brides still looking for an eco-friendly wedding dress or jewelry?  If so this Wednesday, April 28th the Seattle Fashion Group International is hosting a Twice Blushed Trunk Show that I would encourage you to attend.  This is a great opportunity to view wedding gowns from   Twice Blushed and look through some environmentally conscious jewelry to compliment your wedding attire.  They will be serving cupcakes from Cupcake Royale so you could technically squeeze in a mini tasting while sipping on some champagne. Sounds pretty good right?

When: Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Time: 6:30-8pm

Where: Vernell Studios, 5228 20th Avenue, Seattle, Wa 98107

Fee: $10 FGI Members, $15 non-members and $5 for students with a valid ID

RSVP: Through Evite here

Image courtsey of FGI International

Searching for an eco-friendly wedding dress can be a daunting task as a bride.  I remember when I planned my own green wedding I felt so frustrated with the lack of options in the market place.  My main concern was buying a dress that I couldn't try on first and unfortunately this still poses a problem to many eco-conscious brides.  However, I thought if I outlined the process and then segmented some green wedding gown options it might help some of you brides in your search for that perfect dress.  

In terms of shopping for a wedding dress, I would first suggest you go to various bridal stores and try on a bunch of dresses for their style and fit on your body.   Once you have selected the style you want it is much easier to order your dress online as the dress will have to be altered to fit your body anyways. In terms of going green, the greenest option is to obviously wear a dress that has already been used.  You can borrow from a friend or family member or even rent one (many bridal shops actually rent dresses as well). If you can't find anything you like there are also sites such as PreOwnedWeddingDresses or Bravo Bride where you can purchase a dress that has already been worn.

If you don't like the idea of wearing a used dress these designers are a great alternative. I recommend looking on their websites to see if they sell any dresses in your area.

Adele Weschsler (based in Canada but sells throughout US)

Morgan Boszilkov (based in Atlanta, GA)

Olivia Luca (based in Portland, OR)

Sarah Seven (based in Portland, OR)

Annatarian (based in CA)

Deborah Lindquist (based in CA)

Images courtsey of Bridal Guide, Sarah Seven, Olivia Luca, Morgan Boszilkov & Adele Wechsler