Challenge Ethical Weddings
Here are just a few of our Ethical Wedding challenges.
Finding ethical bridesmaid dresses
"I'm struggling to find bridesmaids' dresses! I'm having my dress made from peace silk, but can't afford bespoke dresses for all 5 bridesmaids. I'm looking for long, simple dresses in ethical fabric that cost about £150 each - any ideas? Thanks!"
About Hannah:
"Our wedding is in December 09 and we're trying to make it ethical. We have hired a converted barn on a working farm, so the food will all be locally produced and organic. We are having a charity wedding list, ethical flowers and jewellery, fair trade wine etc - most of that is fairly easy to find, but the bridesmaids' dresses have me stumped!"
Find out how we tackled the Finding ethical bridesmaid dresses challenge
What to do with an already recycled wedding dress?
"There was a recent discussion on one of my favourite wedding blogs regarding the wastefulness of the trendy “Trash the Dress” photos. I completely agree, except for the notion that sealing up and saving your dress is equally wasteful.I proudly wore my Mother’s dress from 1978 and it made for an eco-friendly, and meaningful choice. (With a few alterations - that’s what happens when you’re 5 inches taller than you Mom, and not quite a size 2)
However, now I find myself torn over what to do with it. With family history attached to it, I don’t think I could bear to give it away or cut it up and recycle it. It was probably one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever worn, so I can’t see re-wearing it.
And sealing it up and saving it again? Even if I thought it could last another thirty years, Tim and I don’t intend to have children, so I’m not sure who I’d pass it on to. Hypothetical nieces?
I know there are plenty of crafty folks reading this blog. If anyone has any suggestions for re-using this dress, while keeping it more or less intact, I am all ears!"
Find out how we tackled the What to do with an already recycled wedding dress? challenge
The Compact
"How could one make a wedding that's fabulous, fun and apparently frivolous while adhering to the principles of "The Compact"?
- First principle - don't buy new products of any kind (from stores, web sites, etc.)
- Second principle - borrow or buy used.
- A few exceptions - using the "fair and reasonable person" standard -- i.e., you'll know in your heart when you're rationalizing a violation"
Find out more at The Compact website
A bit extreme?
Well maybe, but it should certainly get the creative juices flowing!"
Find out how we tackled the The Compact challenge
Fair Trade Fortnight
To mark the occasion of Fairtrade Fortnight we took on a self imposed challenge - to find fair trade products to suit a different aspect of wedding planning for each day of the fortnight.
