If you’d rather not buy a brand new dress that is going to get a one-time use, you might consider buying an vintage dress instead. I’ve found a couple beautiful vintage dresses on Etsy…

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[by Black Raven Vintage]

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[by Ladies of Leisure]

Or simply buying a handmade dress rather than a factory-made dress that’s had no heart or soul poured into it can give it all the more meaning, beauty, and earth-friendliness:

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[This is a 1930s Wedding Dress by MissBombShell]