Yesterday I was swooning when I saw this post from our friends over at Dog n’ Bird.

This latest trend isn’t just for colorful shoes on your wedding day. Adding a touch of color to your veil or head piece will make for that extra little something.

Make sure you head over to Dog n’ Bird for the full post on Colorful Wedding Veils & Accessories.

Photo courtesy of Dog n’ Bird.

Natural organic fabrics can be couture and perfect for your wedding day. As eco-friendly weddings gowns are becoming more and more popular, you don’t even need to walk into a store, you can order them online. Here are my top 5 suggestions for making an eco-conscious decision when it comes to your wedding gown.

Adele Wechsler

Made from the finest organic silks and hemp’s Adele’s designs have become a fast favorite in the wedding industry. Her designs are stunning and a great alternative to the couture gown.

Photo courtesy of Brides.com

Alisa Benay

Here, vintage influence has been re-created into a beautiful couture wedding gown. Not only does Alisa recycle leftover material she also works on a “zero inventory” business model where the gowns are made upon order.

Photo courtesy of Jared Wilson Photography via Alisa Benay.

The Cotton Bride

Although the Cotton Bride has only one boutique in New York, you can order your custom made gown online. Made with natural fabrics you are sure to be comfortable on your wedding day with a design by Chris Kole.

Photo courtesy of the Cotton Bride.

Pure by Justin Alexander

His gowns are simple, classic, and elegant. Made with organic fabrics Justin Alexander Bridal has made a line that every modern bride will fall in love with.

Photo courtesy of Justin Alexander Bridal.

The Recycled Bride

If you missed my recent blog post on The Recycled Bride then you can CLICK HERE to read it. Recycled Bride is a great alternative to anything wedding. You can find gently used wedding gowns as well as accessories.

Make sure you check out ALL of the websites mentioned today to find location nearest you.

Happy Shopping!

One of the things I love the most about blogging is the openness of our readers. They email me when they want to see something or when they have a question. One request we get all the time is questions about wedding gowns. Readers want to know what they should keep in mind when looking for wedding gowns and if I have suggestions on eco-friendly dresses.

Next week I will blog some great eco-friendly designers that are available in the Rocky Mountains. Until then, lets revisit our guest blog post from Blue Bridal Couture. Back in January I asked the wonderful ladies (who are now one of our sponsors) to guest blog about Have you bought your gown yet? Things to keep in mind.

Make sure you check out their guest blog post.

For over 40 years we have been celebrating Earth Day. It is the one time during the year where we are educated and urged to make a difference in our environment. It doesn’t have to end or start right there. There are many great alternatives to reducing your carbon footprint when getting married. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post I’ll let you in on a few great alternatives to make your wedding, marriage, and engagement more eco-friendly.

Today its all about one of my favorite subjects… the Bling, Bling!

GreenKarat is organic jewelry made with post-consumer recycled gold. They can custom make any style for engagement or wedding rings using recycled gold. You can donate old pieces of gold to charities that greenKarat supports or recycle your old pieces for store credit, so you will be saving money on your final purchase. Make sure you check out greenKarat’s website for more information and styles.

Not only does Green Diva plant a tree for every item sold, but they run their business by the 5 pillars of GREEN. They use green materials, packaging, run a green operation, are green advocates, and give 1% of their profits every year to environmental causes. They use 100% recycled silver and gold, fair trade pearls and gems. Green Diva also lets you modify their jewelry right on the website to customize it to your personal style. With Green Diva you will get pieces that are perfect for you, your gown, and your style. They have a great sale going on to celebrate Earth Day, so make sure you check out their website.

Brilliant Earth also uses recycled gold, platinum, and fair trade Canadian diamonds. They give 5% of their profits to local African communities harmed by the diamond industry. I love their custom designs and delicate fine jewelry pieces. They also use Rimu wooden boxes for the packaging. You have to check out their website, because diamonds are always a girls best friend…

Make sure you also check out Ruff and Cut as well as Kyler Designs for other green jewelry companies. Keep in mind you can always buy used jewelry, and modify the pieces to make them your own.

Photos courtesy of greenKarat, Green Diva, Brilliant Earth

Project Wedding has a great article on tips for what to wear to your rehearsal dinner. There are a few things that you want to keep in mind when you decide what you and your fiance will wear. One tip is making sure that you are not overdressed if its a casual dinner.

Click Here to read the entire article on What to Wear at Your Rehearsal.

Photo courtesy of Leah Lee Photography.

You plan, and you plan, and you plan. For some of you it takes a year, others maybe a few months. If you don’t have a wedding website who are you sharing all of your ideas with? There are a ton of forums for advice, planning, and ideas. But, what I want to know is what are you doing? What latest trends do you like and which ones will you use on your big day? What vendors caught your eye?

Why not tell the world what you are doing? I’m looking for bridal contributors for Lucy Dylan Weddings. I am looking for brides who are getting married in the Rocky Mountain Region, or, are from the Rocky Mountains and planning a destination wedding. We want to see your ideas, photos, and everything in between from start to finish.

Email me at info{at}lucydylanweddings.com if you are a bride interested in becoming a bridal contributor for Lucy Dylan Weddings.

Photo courtesy of Jenna Walker Photographers.