I found a website today 2000 Dollar Wedding. It’s written by a woman who shares how she and her fiance (now husband) were able to enjoy their wedding “in a budget-minded, hand-crafted, eco-friendly way.”  The couple lists their complete cost breakdown  – their wedding cost less than $2000 – and offers advice on how to plan your own celebration. Lots of links to tutorials, lots of photos – really a delightful blog.

Etsy Wedding shares “offbeat finds for the eclectic bride.”  Finding exactly what you are looking for at Etsy can be tricky.  New items are added constantly and sifting through what is offered can be time-consuming. Etsy Wedding takes all the work out of it for you. Find links to vintage dresses, jewelry and more.

If you’ve got the time and the inclination to do the work yourself, you might want to take a look at DIY Bride where they offer “crafty wedding goodness from scratch.”  Included are do-it-yourself projects for invitations, flowers, bath and body care, favors, and decorations. Plus tips on planning and registeries, recession-proofing your wedding.

Image credit: Chase Your Bliss Photography

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Fit to Flare Mermaid Gown

Beautiful gown with a dramatic shape. I’ve always loved the Mermaid style. I think it’s a holdover from Summers spent pretending to be a mermaid in the swimming pool. This gown was made from a combination of hemp/silk and peace silk.

Couture Eco-friendly Wedding Dress

Dress made from hemp/silk Jacquard with a detachable bottom. The two lowest tiers can be removed to create a shorter dress. Key-hole back means you will look beautiful both coming up and going down the aisle.

Bamboo and Organic Cotton Jersey Dress

This one is my favorite. It is made with bamboo, organic cotton jersey, and hemp/silk Charmeuse. I love the Greek goddess-like look of it.

The straps that remind me of the top of a silk slip. The back  of the dress, shown to the left, is open, like an apron, but a really lovely apron.

The skirt features gathers and organic linen cloth flowers. A very beautiful gown.

Image credit: The Natural Bridal Collection

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Timeless Vixen Vintage’s Jacques Heim Couture Dress
$400

Classic glamour in a cocktail-length strapless dress. This dress features a trailing pink bow, a circle skirt, and a boned bodice.  It’s on the small side with a bust of 32-34 inches, waist up to 24 inches.

The dress has a designer label and was designed in the 1950’s by Jacques Heim, for Bonwit Teller.

I like that this dress has the bold trail of pink which fits very well with many of the modern wedding dresses that I’ve seen lately. A shot of color at the waist is very current. The short length gives it a young flair. I think this dress would be perfect for a garden ceremony.

Image credit: Timeless Vixen Vintageat Etsy.com

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This awesome event will feature vendors with a strong commitment to the environment.

The best part? There will be fashion shows, fashion shows, fashion shows galore! The shows will feature both traditional and non-traditional garments and all the garments will be eco-friendly in some capacity. Some participants include Project Runway winner Evan Biddell (and y’all know how much I heart him), Passenger Pigeon, Margaret Macleod and As You Like It.

“They are hungry for the convenience of a one-stop shop,” says show producer Jaye Marsh Graham, “and at the same time they want their wedding to cater to their environmentally conscious lifestyle. This show will give them access to all of their planning requirements in a green and intimate fashion”.

“We aim to help couples make informed and sustainable decisions in all of these areas”, Graham continues. “This is a chance for couples to meet both non-traditional vendors who offer these alternatives, and established, traditional vendors who are excited about the changes they are making to create a sustainable model.”

Tickets for the event are $12.95 and are available at the door or through their website.

For more information, go to their official site.

I hope to see you there!!

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