Kelsey Abbott
If you want a brand-new gown that's eco-friendly, try hemp dresses ($875 and up) from Conscious Clothing, organic cotton or bamboo dresses from Threadhead Creations (off-the-rack dresses for $475, more for custom-made gowns) or casual hemp dresses (under $400) from Rawganique.
There are plenty of vintage and eco-friendly options for men, too. Rawganique offers hemp blazers, pants, vests and even shoes. Meanwhile, Conscious Clothing sells a hemp suit for $1,200. For bridesmaids, check out eco-friendly options at the sites above. Most importantly, though, hook them up with a dress they can (and will want to) wear again. Travel How do you assuage your guilt from having friends and family travel thousands of miles for your special day? Provide them with plenty of information on environmentally friendly travel options such as hybrid rental cars, "green" hotels and carbon offsets. If you'd like to purchase the offsets yourself, Terrapass and Native Energy offer programs where you can offset all or a portion of your wedding's carbon footprint. And instead of sending your guests more paper, provide green travel info on a free wedding Web site hosted by a provider such as The Knot(KNOT Quote - Cramer on KNOT - Stock Picks), eWedding or Wedding Window. To reduce the impact of your own travel, start with your wedding-day transportation. Forgo the "traditional" limo or stretch Hummer and choose a hybrid limo, a horse-drawn carriage or a tandem bicycle. For your honeymoon, consider a local trip. If you're determined to hit the road, take an eco-adventure with a conservation-minded company like Linblad Expeditions, which partners with seven environmental organizations to conserve marine resources, promote sustainable seafood and support scientific research.
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