Fair Trade Wedding
Ethical Wedding Planning Guide
I remember waiting for my wedding dress to be shipped from Asia, having no idea at the time that it was probably being finished in a sweatshop. If you are busy planning your big day, but keep tripping up on ethical considerations, there is good news. Look below to find many great links and ideas for planning a fair trade wedding, a socially conscious wedding and a wedding that gives back.
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For fair trade wedding dresses, check out:
(Custom-made and organic wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and flower girl dresses, made in Michigan.)
(Custom-made, fair trade wedding dresses, bridal dresses, cummerbands, bow ties and more.)
The Good Trade: "15 Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Wedding Dresses"
For ethical men's formal wear, including suits and tuxedos, check out these brands:
For planning a Filipino wedding, check out:
(Wedding accessories ethically handcrafted in the Philippines, plus resources for planning a Filipino wedding.)
For ethical engagement rings, check out:
The Honest Consumer: "Ethical, Eco-Friendly Engagement Rings That Give Back"
For wedding favors that give back, check out:
Earth Heir
For a wedding that gives back, check out:
The Honest Consumer:
"16 Ways Our Wedding Gave Back"
Amani Ya Juu:
Fair Trade Wedding Pinterest Board
For ethical and fair trade wedding registries, check out:
(Create a wedding registry for their beautifully crafted fair trade home décor.)
(Sign up for a customer account and create a shareable fair trade wish list)
(Create a registry for their beautiful fair trade African home and kitchen décor)
(Create an ethical and sustainable wedding gift registry for their beautiful furniture, kitchen goods and décor)
(Create a gift registry for their handcrafted baskets and décor that give back.)
(Create a gift registry for their eco-friendly, upcycled glass décor and kitchen goods.)
For custom ethical gifts for bridesmaids or groomsmen, check out: