Picking out a wedding gown should be a total gas. And while the dress you wear on your wedding day should be special, it shouldn’t be so special that you can never wear it again–and we’re not talking about a second or third marriage, either. Luckily, there are plenty of unique wedding dresses and other beautiful gowns that can serve that dual purpose.

1. ’70s Style

If you’re totally smitten with the trendy but eternal look of the 1970s, you’ll love this dress. This beautiful mini dress is white and features dramatic wide sleeves. It has a simple design, but its crochet cutouts on the arms and midsection make it a bit more elegant and subtly sexy. We like a loose hairstyle with this piece that’s not impeded by any veils. Add cork, platform sandals and a small, local bouquet to finish the retro look. After your wedding day, you can easily wear this piece in the early spring and on brisk summer days for years to come. Priced at a more than affordable $148.

2. Blush Maxi Dress

If you prefer a long, flowing dress, this is a great piece to consider. Its light pink hue is gorgeous and gives off a Greek goddess vibe. Add a flower crown and some simple, gladiator sandals and your wedding day look is set. After your wedding day, you can wear this piece to summer cocktail parties and brunches. Priced at $168.

3. Lilac Lace

Lace is always appropriate to wear on one’s wedding day and this piece has it in spades. We love this piece’s light lilac color — although it does come in white — and its swing silhouette. If you want to dress this dress up, we suggest adding a vintage, blush veil, and a cascading bouquet filled with purple and white blooms. Dress it down by opting to go barefoot and carrying a lose bouquet of flowers from your garden. Wear this dress all through the warmer months at any outdoor event. Priced at $168.

4. Wedding Romper

Don’t want to wear a dress on the big day? We don’t blame you. And that’s why we love the idea of a wedding romper. This piece is just as elegant as any wedding gown but so much funkier. Wear it with sandals or clogs and a woven crown. After the wedding it can basically be worn anywhere at any time of day because this piece is that fashionable. Priced at $1,500.

5. Fitted Maxi

If you’re looking for a form-fitting dress, consider this. It features a chest keyhole and a slit up the front. Play up its princess vibes by wearing a subtle tiara and a classic pair of flirty heels. You can wear this dress from the spring, summer, and into the fall by easily adding accessories for extra warmth and different types of shoes to take it from a dressed up look to casually flirty.

Related in EcoSalon

Wedding on a Budget: How to Keep the Big Day Unique, Romantic, and Low-Key

8 Pretty Pieces of Vintage Jewelry You Need, Like Now

5 Eco-Friendly Jewelry Makers You Need in Your Life

Image of girl in simple wedding dress with groom via Shutterstock

The post 5 Versatile and Unique Wedding Dresses You Can Easily Wear Again appeared first on EcoSalon.

Weddings have always been big business, with many couples spending months and in some cases years, planning the details of their perfect day. With eco consciousness on the rise worldwide, weddings have also been getting greener.

These days, there are a raft of ideas supporting eco friendly wedding events, from paperless invites to organic food menus and eco friendly gifts for guests. In any wedding, however, the biggest and arguably most exciting decision, is selecting the all-important wedding gown. Most of us have heard of eco friendly fashion, but the concept of the eco friendly wedding gown is just starting to gain momentum. So, just who are the world’s best and brightest eco wedding designers?

1. Nicole Lenzen

Nicole Lenzen may best be known in Brooklyn, but these designs are gaining widespread attention. Designing custom wedding couture for blushing brides to be, the label works with clients on the design and style elements of their dream dress, while favoring sustainable, Fair Trade and vintage fabrics to make it come to life.

In particular, the label loves working with vintage materials, sometimes from the wedding dress of the bride’s mother or grandmother, and using them to create a modern, contemporary design. Nicole Lenzen herself brings a wealth of experience to the design process, having previously worked for Charlotte Ronson and Calvin Klein. The website is filled to the brim with photos of beautiful brides in custom designs that hold eco and ethical values at their core.

2. Tara Lynn

Designer Tara Lynn takes eco consciousness to a whole new level by running her fashion studio completely on solar power. Having been dubbed the ‘poster child for sustainable business’ in Vermont, she is a relative veteran of the trade, having made hemp wedding dresses since 1999. Tara is well known for experimenting with fabrics and styles, with all of her designs being one of a kind.

Her gorgeous wedding gowns are as unique as they are quirky, with each gown carrying a name such as Persephone and Farfalla. With Tara being as socially conscious as she is eco friendly, 5 percent of all profits from Tara Lynn Bridal go to Umbrella and the The Vermont Network for Servicing Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence.

3. House of Tammam

The House of Tammam made history by being the first label to launch an ethical, ready to wear bridal collection in the UK. Founded by Lucy Tammam, a graduate of the famous Central Saint Martins College, the range is made from organic and Fair Trade cotton and often recycles vintage lace and other fabrics. Lucy has long been a pioneer of animal and human rights and on embarking on her label, even traveled to India to source the most ethically produced and sustainable materials. Although the label has been doing wonderful work for a number of years, it really came to prominence when eco fashion campaigner Livia Firth, wore a House of Tammam gown to the Golden Globes.

Images: House of Tammam, Nicole Lenzen, Tara Lynn Bridal

The post Eco Wedding: 3 of the Best Eco Wedding Dress Designers appeared first on EcoSalon.