Category Archives: Bridesmaids

Bridesmaid Attends Wedding on an iPad

Renee had wanted to be in her friend Jamie’s wedding for years. But when the date was set and she couldn’t make it, she found the next-best thing: Attending the wedding via iPad.

The iPad Renee attended with was walked down the aisle by a groomsman, placed with the wedding party during the ceremony, and was even held by the bride herself during the bridesmaids photo session! We wonder: Did Renee dance during the reception as well? It must be hard to do the Macarena via iPad!

We’re happy for everyone involved…except for the groomsman who had to walk Renee down the aisle and awkwardly hold up the iPad for the entire ceremony. What a good sport!!

Story via Today.com.

Beautiful Bohemian Couture from SilkUtopia

We get so happy when the smartest, most talented sustainably-minded designers list their items on RecycledBride.com. The latest brilliant designer to join our ranks is Crystal Brooke McCann of SilkUtopia. Crystal hand-paints repurposed silk dresses, using brilliant color, cutting-edge couture designs, and even, on occasion, fallen parrot feathers that the designer collected over one year.

All images from the SilkUtopia website, www.silkutopia.com

All images from the SilkUtopia website, www.silkutopia.com

“There are a lot of beautiful, beautiful dresses in the world, and I just don’t see the need to create more waste,” says Crystal. ”My wish when people wear my clothing is that they feel good and they feel original and different, and you really have to be…not afraid to stand out in a crowd.” Hear more from Crystal in the video below.

We’re in love with Crystal’s exuberant, bright dresses and the unique style they’ll bring to your wedding day or special occasion. You can wear her gowns as a wedding dress, bridesmaids dress, and/or on your honeymoon, and you’ll want to wear them again and again afterwards too. See some of SilkUtopia’s listings on Recycled Bride >>

PRO of the Month: SEAMS Couture

Meet SEAMS Bridal Couture and Partywear

Ever since Recycled Bride PRO launched in November, we’ve been proud to see some of the finest wedding vendors in the industry set up shop right here on RecycledBride.com to sell their fabulous wedding items at amazing discounts. And every month, we’re going to be introducing one of our favorite PRO shops to Recycled Bride Blog readers and fans. So without further ado, meet our first PRO of the Month: SEAMS Couture.

Custom handmade wedding dress by SEAMS Couture

Custom handmade wedding dress by SEAMS Couture

SEAMS is the labor of love of Harper Della Piana, a a former costume designer for film, television, and celebrity clientele, who found her passion creating custom handmade ethical couture dresses for brides and bridal parties in her LED-lit New England studio. No industrial machinery is used, all packaging is recycled and reusable, and she uses a variety of natural fibers and organic materials to fabricate each dress. You can see all of Della Piana’s incredible designs on the SEAMS website, and find incredible deals on special items and samples in the SEAMS Recycled Bride PRO Shop.

The Official SEAMS Couture PRO Shop

The Official SEAMS Couture PRO Shop

So why did we pick SEAMS to be January’s PRO of the Month? Because we’re absolutely in *love* with the SEAMS PRO shop’s selection of wedding dresses, vintage bridal coats and accessories, and gorgeous bridesmaids and party dresses from the incredible SEAMS Wrapture collection. And you can only find discounts on these unique couture pieces right here on Recycled Bride!

Bridesmaids and party dresses from the Wrapture collection by SEAMS. Find discounted samples in the SEAMS Recycled Bride PRO Shop!

Bridesmaids and party dresses from the Wrapture collection by SEAMS. Find discounted samples in the SEAMS Recycled Bride PRO Shop!

Visit the SEAMS Recycled Bride PRO Shop to find the handmade couture creation that’s right for you, at a price you’ll love >>

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Bridesmaids Shoes + LBD = Pretty Perfection

Eco-friendly and fabulous, these bridesmaids shoes are all you need to outfit your girls in style

Want a great alternative to the matchy-matchy, sit-in-the-back-of-your-closet-forever bridesmaids dresses you see at most weddings? How about letting each of your ‘maids wear her favorite little black dress, paired with matching eco-friendly shoes? The shoes are much more wearable, affordable, and versatile than a dress, and your girls won’t need a pre-wedding diet or inconvenient alterations to look and feel great in them.

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Like the bridesmaids LBD + shoes looks you see above? Check out today’s post on OneWed to find out where to get these great styles >>

Eco Bridesmaids & Bridal Dresses by Wrapture

Sustainability, wearability, and eco-chic style from the Wrapture Collection from SEAMS

“I know the bridesmaids dresses I picked aren’t cheap, but you’ll totally wear it again!”

Yeah right.

We’ve all had to grin and bear it when the bride we love chooses a bridesmaids dress we hate. These frocks can be unflattering, uncomfortable, or just look so “bridesmaidy” that there’s no way you’d wear them to another event. And when you wear a dress just once, you’re not just wasting money – you’re wasting the valuable natural and human resources it took to produce the garment.

Luckily, ethical fashion designer Harper Della-Piana of SEAMS has come to the rescue, with her new Wrapture Collection!

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Designed for both brides and bridesmaids, the Wrapture Collection is designed with classic, silhouettes, sumptuous natural fabrics, and vibrant, eye-popping color. All of the dresses wrap on and off, so you won’t have to worry about inconvenient and expensive fittings, and your dress will always fit no matter when you choose to re-wear it. And the best part? These dresses truly are reusable– any bride or bridesmaid would be thrilled to sport one of these styles to another wedding or event.

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Harper Della-Piana is a former costume designer for film, television, and celebrity clientele, who found her passion creating custom ethical couture dresses for brides and bridal parties. All SEAMS gowns and accessories are handmade in Della-Piana’s LED-lit New England studio. No industrial machinery is used, all packaging is recycled and reusable, and she uses a variety of natural fibers and organic materials to fabricate each dress.

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Wrapture dresses come in a range of petite, regular and plus sizes. SEAMS will make you any combination of top style, skirt style, and color. Show your support for this fantastic new eco line by visiting SEAMS online and liking Wrapture’s page on Facebook!

Eco Bridesmaids Dresses for Summer

Affordable and adorable green bridesmaid style

Want to make your ‘maids smile this summer? Outfit them in looks that are chic, unique, and eco-fabulous. The dresses below by Gina Michele Vintage are my top picks for sunshine-y wedding style. Your girls can dress them up with sparkly heels for the wedding, then enjoy them all summer long with flip flops or even over leggings. Oh, and here’s the best part: Every dress in this line is under $75!

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See the rest of the best in eco bridesmaid style on OneWed >>

5 Green Gifts For Bridesmaids

The best gifts of the season for your ‘maids (or yourself!)

Unlike most of your wedding guests, your bridesmaids actually have a job to do. So how will you thank them for all of the rehearsing and planning, the moral support and hugs, the dress fittings and hours of photos and train bustling and holding your dress up while you make a big-day bathroom run? With these 5 eco-chic bridesmaids gifts!

Personalized birthstone necklaces from VivaTerra

Personalized birthstone necklaces from VivaTerra

1. Personalized birthstone necklaces from VivaTerra let you choose one stone based on birth month, or several that show off different astrological elements particular to each bridesmaids birth date. It’s a gift that’s thoughtful and thoughtfully produced, handmade by artisans from Earth-friendly materials.

See 4 more great green bridesmaids gifts >>

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