Affordable Eco Luxury Wedding Gowns for the Distinguished Bride

One of the things I LOVE about writing for Eco-Beautiful Weddings is that so much of what we share is about how to experience true luxury and elegance in your wedding, while still following your own personal ethics and minimizing your impact on the planet.  Back in the days where “green” was just the name of a color and nature-lovers wore Birkenstocks and dreads, many of us never thought that Environmentalism could play in the same sandbox as Luxury.  But today, the story is far different.  In the past three years, the evolution of all things eco has finally intersected with the indulgence that is luxury…without being in conflict.  And, lucky for us, it’s slowly working its way into the Wedding arena too!  One of the most exciting new luxury eco boutiques to launch this year is Lineage Bridal and I am thrilled to share with you the unique approach that they take to helping you align your environmental goals with the luxury you desire on your wedding day.

Photo Credit: Lazaro at www.lineagebridal.com

About the Boutique

Lineage Bridal offers brides a central place to buy and sell pre-loved, luxury designer wedding gowns.  This is not your average “Ebay-style” wedding marketplace.  It is an exclusive, privacy-protecting safehouse for exchanging the most luxurious, couture wedding gowns available.  For brides looking for true designer bridal gowns at an affordable price that meet the strictest of standards, this is the place to find them.  You will not have to search through thousands of average-looking wedding dresses to find the couture gown of your dreams…every gown is of the finest quality and detail.  And Linage Bridal carries both one-of-a-kind vintage gowns and new designer dresses alike.

Photo Credit: Richard Glasgow gown at www.lineagebridal.com

How It Works

All gowns, unless verified vintage couture, are less than 3 years old and must retail over $2500.  The highest of standards apply to all listings.  No contact information for the seller or buyer is listed and, thus, your privacy is protected.  The gowns are exchanged via secure escrow.  When a bride selects her gown, she pays the escrow the full amount of the dress and the funds are held until satisfactory exchange.  The excellent-condition, dry-cleaned gown is then shipped to the purchaser.  Once the buyer fully confirms her satisfaction with the gown, only then are the funds released to the seller.  This model perfectly protects both buyer and seller and maintains their privacy at the same time.

Photo Credit: Pronovias at www.lineagebridal.com

Eco Takeaway

Luxury doesn’t mean more.  Luxury means better…finer…of a higher quality.  Something that shows better, wears better, works better and lasts longer.  And eco luxury is no different.  It is all of these things…plus it’s better for people and planet.

Guest blogger, Kathy DalPra of Green Diva luxury eco bridal jewelry