We've seen floral gowns but never have we seen a wedding dress actually made out of flowers. Yet that is just what Georgie Mcqueen has done. Taking 1500 stems of gypsophilia, Mcqueen has worked some serious floral magic to create this frock.
She'll be recreating the look and sending it down the runway at Guildford Cathedral on 30th September - ticket info here [source].
We are always pleased to see another eco-friendly bridalwear designer but we're not all that sure about the execution of this Blushless dress (fabulous name, no?).
What say you, readers?
We think it's hard to dress the 0-6 age range. Sure, there's a lot of pretty, frilly things but we know from experience there's a lot of dribbles, sticky fingers, grass to roll in and parents who don't want to race after their darlings with a wad of babywipes. So we're giving the thumbs up to AraVore Babies for their range of pretty but unfussy dresses, made from organic cotton, that would be lovely for flowergirls and little guests alike.
Boyswear and accessories for both can also be found in their online collections. Both dresses pictured are on sale for £44
How can one fail but to Love Miss Daisy? The online vintage clothing store is a hidden gem with genuine vintage gowns (no reproductions here!) The well stocked wedding section has dresses from the 1950's, 70's and 80's and they'll ship worldwide which is great news for our international readers! Fashionistas - check out the day dresses for lovely summerwear too.
This gorgeous 1950's lace ballerina gown caught my eye immediately. The gathered full skirt and silver threaded French lace is too pretty for words and the price is a spectacular £390.
We're all getting eco conscious these days, aren't we? A wedding is no different with couples wondering how to recycle, par down air and car miles and introduce organic elements whilst still having a fabulous bash. Alexandra Bishop, director of homeware and gift site Biome Lifestyle, had the same considerations at her wedding and has given us her top tops for a carbon conscious wedding:
Location – choose a location that is easy for your guests to get to via public transport. Or, why not put those guests who live nearby to each other in contact so they can car share.
Invites – to be greener, why not send your invitations on recycled card or seed paper.
Dress – for your something old, why not reuse your Mum’s wedding dress for an added personal touch on the day. If you don’t want to have a recycled wedding dress then why not recycle it after the day by giving it to charity or making it into another dress. For the bridesmaids’ dresses consider separate tops and skirts so the bridesmaids can use them after the wedding.
Flowers – select flowers that are locally sourced and in season, this will also help your budget as out of season flowers come at a cost. If there are certain flowers that are specifically grown locally, choose these to complement your location choice and give guests a greater feel for the area.
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