Julie Dutton eco couture wedding dresses

Julie Dutton Designer Dressmaker has recently launched her new website, full of her beautiful handmade wedding dresses.  Julie uses a variety of fabrics to create her stunning dresses, including ethical silks, Fairtrade organic cottons, vintage textiles and fabric remnants.

Cara: a lightweight bridal gown in peace silk

Julie also up-cycles vintage textiles and reworks heirloom dresses to create for you a bespoke wedding dress.  The emphasis is on reflecting your personal style and vision in the creation of your own custom made handcrafted dress.

Island Girl: textured detailing made from silk fabric remnants

Sienna: simple style in organic silk satin using studio remnants for design details

Website: www.juliedutton.co.uk

If you’re looking for more ideas for eco-friendly, ethical or vintage wedding dresses visit our directory: www.thenaturalweddingcompany.co.uk

Pretty wedding shoes from recycled vintage fabric

I am currently on the hunt for pretty shoes to wear on my wedding day.  With a vintage style wedding dress that is quite delicate, I need shoes that complement it nicely, and ideally meet my ethical and/or eco wishes.

So when I was reading my e-newsletter from Daisy Green and saw an article on shoes made with recycled vintage textiles and leathers.  Intrigued I followed the link to the TRAIDremade website and discovered the below two shoes that I’ve fallen in love with…

Wouldn’t they make gorgeous wedding shoes?

And they are reasonably priced so great for budget savvy brides.  I have emailed them to my sister and mom to see what they think.  I’ll keep you posted!

Has anyone else found lovely ethical or eco wedding shoes?