Save the planet for Earth Day on your wedding day!

by tammamsarah

Sustainable silk, vintage veils, pre-loved lace… as we approach Earth Day on 22 April, more brides-to-be than ever are making eco-friendly choices for their big day. We’ve been offering sustainable wedding dresses since we launched the Tammam label in 2007 and one of the highlights of our bridal calendar is our super popular sample sale. It’s going to be a bit different this year, with all the restrictions, but we’ll be open next weekend (23rd – 26th April) for one-on-one sample sale appointments, with lots of extras, since we think brides deserve a bit of extra TLC this year!

In the meantime, we have compiled five top tips for getting an eco-friendly wedding dress:

1. Ask the right questions

Going bespoke? Then don’t be scared to ask about the materials and supply chains. Use your spending power for good by pushing your designer to go the extra ethical mile. We are always delighted to share the story of production for every garment.

2) Use hire power

Do you really need to own the dress? Hiring is eco-friendly and very cost-effective, leaving you with more to splurge on all those other wedding must-haves!

3) Choose vintage

Whether it’s the dress still hanging in your grandmother’s wardrobe, or a treasure you find in a charity shop, there are plenty of ways to restore or alter an amazing vintage find.  

Since the first lockdown we have seen an increase in brides choosing to wear their mother’s wedding dress, which is a great sustainable option. We have also had brides who want to use the fabric from an heirloom wedding dress and use the fabric to make a newly designed bespoke dress

4) Sample it

Many bridal boutiques have sample sales where you can get your hands on beautiful gowns that have hardly been worn – you could save up to 80% on the retail price!

We are hosting a Covid-compliant bridal sample sale 23-26th April as part of the Earth Day celebrations, with a huge selection of sample and stock dresses, original vintage and accessories from top sustainable brands. Tickets can be booked here.

5) Pass it on

Dresses shouldn’t stay hidden away after the big day. Think about donating your dress to charity, selling it or (if you can’t bear to be parted from it!) simply get it altered so that you can wear it again. Most Ateliers will be willing and able to do these alterations.

Even if you’re not a bride these tips are relevant for any occasion. Let us know if we can help with any of your sartorial needs.

If you know a bride to be, be sure to let them know about our sample sale they’ll definitely thank you for it!

Yours in celebration of Earth Day, and all the weddings that can finally happen

Ms Tammam