Once upon a time, the biggest decision a bride-to-be faced was over color schemes, flowers or whether or not to wear a veil. Today, like all purchases, being environmentally-conscious about what we’re buying is a priority. A wedding dress (or wedding attire in general), you could argue, is one of the most unsustainable purchases you can buy. You spend a lot of money to wear it only once after which point it remains in a darkened corner of your wardrobe.

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Shop Vintage: As we all know by now, shopping second-hand or vintage is one of the best ways to stay green when it comes to fashion, and bridal is no different. Searches for "thrifted wedding dress" have seen a 41 per cent increase on Pinterest.

Embrace Renting: Just like opting for second-hand over brand new, renting is a great sustainable option. Every time you rent, you participate in the shared clothing economy. Renting a dress or a suit for wedding reduces the amount of clothing that eventually ends up in the bottom of your wardrobe or landfill. Basically, renting on your big day is a great circular option.

Source: Wedding dress shopping is unsustainable: how to change tact