Zero Waste Bridal

05/08/2023

Eeek! Before picture... someone didn't realize how easy it can be to completely ruin illusion!! Swipe right for the "after" picture.
Make sure this doesn't happen on your wedding day unless you have our Zero Waste team on hand to replace it for you.

04/23/2023

Earth day should be every day... after all, we enjoy this planet every day. Let's protect our home.

04/11/2023

It's beyond time to rethink your fast fashion purchases...

Some of the developed world's favorite brands lie in discarded heaps in Chile's Atacama desert. How they got there tells the story of modern fast fashion.

03/08/2023

This super light flowy overskirt is made of 6 layers of silk organza, each hand cut and finished to get the skirt movement. Pair it with something like this silk charmeuse slip dress to create 2 looks. The skirt fits a wide range of sizes and is easily altered... one of our goals with Zero Waste Bridal creations.

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02/25/2023

Backless silk charmeuse slip dress. The possibilities are endless... add an overskirt, and overdress or simply enjoy the buttery soft fabric against your body. Altered by

01/02/2023

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This dress has been on a journey and passed from one volunteer to another until it reached us just before Xmas. Thank you so much to those volunteers and of course, to Krista who donated this beautiful piece by Julia Cork Bridal
And Congratulations on your marriage Krista - may it be as long as there are trees in the forest.

Now the dress has changed a bit since it arrived. The delicate lace of the skirt had collected some vegetation and wouldn't let go... without too much damage. So, we gave it a new skirt, and one that I hope Julia would feel fits with her design! It's a couple of layers of super light silk organza.

As Krista says, "I bought this dress at the beginning of 2022 and wore it at my June 2022 wedding, it was perfect and I'm happy to donate it so that someone else can feel just as special on their day." Let her wish come true of feeling just as beautiful as she did... and support local just as she did too!!!
Credits:

MADBOU Photo + Video on Instagram. The designer is Julia Cork, on Instagram with skirt replacement by Helen Sweet of Zero Waste Bridal (division of The Brides' Project)

08/03/2022

05/18/2022

Getting more shots back from our latest photoshoot and we are in awe of these gorgeous ladies! These models brought our designs to life so beautifully and we can't wait to show you more! All of the gowns featured in this shoot came from our in-store line where we upcycle high end materials into brand new and one-of-kind garments. Huge thanks to everyone who participated in this event through for being so fabulous!

04/22/2022

Earth day is a perfect time to reflect on what we as an industry and as individuals can do to reduce our carbon footprint. We are so proud to know that we are making a difference every day with your help by helping donated dresses find a second love and reducing the need for new textile manufacturing! A huge part of our sustainable mission includes our in-store line where our team takes materials from dresses that cannot be used as-is and makes magic! Our 100% upcycled philosophy is one of our greatest strengths and pushes us to new levels of creativity in the name of recycling. We are honoured to have taken place in a photoshoot this week hosted by where we saw our creations brought to life by some stunning ladies! We hope these photos will inspire our new brides to consider making a difference through their wedding day by choosing to re-use!

04/06/2022

We've all got to have our fun! And for our in-store designers that means whipping up a brand new custom creation for our fabulous brides!
Our latest addition of the Marina gown hits the nail on the head as far as current trends. We love the subtle volume of a pleated skirt combined with the elegant shimmer of this sequined bodice. Let us know in the comments what you love about this dress (besides the fact that it's totally sustainable!!)

03/24/2022

Sp***y, p***y, funky, and all the other "y" words you can think of - we still can't get enough of the Roxy gown! This blushing beauty from our spring collection still needs a bride to twirl her down the aisle... and it could be you!
Roxy is a one of a kind piece from our line of original gowns made in-store in Toronto using sustainable practices. If you want a dress you can feel good in and feel good about then you'll love that these gowns don't contribute to textile waste in the fashion industry. Roxy is one of our favourites from our collection because she hits on all our favourite features- pink, sparkly, and twirly. Swarovski crystals are scattered throughout the lightweight A-line skirt, and the hand-placed beaded applique adorning the neckline will make anyone gasp at it's beauty.... Want to be the lucky bride to take her home? Dress 962 is awaiting you!

03/12/2022

Don't forget to get your tickets for our upcoming participation in the RAW artist showcase in April! Tickets are just $20 and get you access to the full showcase all weekend either in-person or virtually. You can catch our show on Saturday evening and come visit our booth to say hi! Purchase tickets at rawartists.com/zerowastebridal

12/17/2021

12/17/2021

Another recent fave from our custom collection, the Jasmine gown is a one-of-a-kind silk chiffon masterpiece! Hand-draped as an asymmetric neckline with delicate ruching, this sleek and sexy gown will make your goddess dreams come true. Oh and did we mention the added bonus of knowing that this gorgeous frock is zero waste? 100% of the materials that went into creating this silky bridal moment were carefully salvaged from other gowns! Our zero-waste mission means that this gown is not contributing to the negative impacts that new textile production has on the environment. A feel-good cause that will make you feel like a million bucks 😊. We can't wait to find this dress a home and see how the bride-to-be makes it her own with accessories!

06/10/2021

Just a few of the amazing styles available from The Brides' Project as part of our Zero Waste Weddings initiative.