Weddings require a lot of items that many brides think cannot be reused – but this thinking is totally wrong!
Whether you are budget conscious and hate wasting money, or an eco-warrior that finds single-use items disgusting, there are ways to make sure you can recycle your wedding items for years to come!
Wedding Dress
Your wedding dress will likely be one of the most significant expenses for the big day, but if you think ahead, there are smart ways you can diminish the cost.
The first is obvious – don’t spend too much! There is an assumption that cheap wedding dresses mean they will not be good, but if you shop around and do your homework, you would be surprised to find there are cost-effective suppliers out there that do lovely, yet, cheap wedding dresses.
The second tactic is to buy a wedding gown that you can reuse for other occasions. Instead of opting for a princess style, voluminous dress, consider simpler styles. This A-Line, tea-length, satin wedding dresses from JJ’s House is a perfect dress for both your wedding as well as wearing to events such as your annual work awards.
Hair Jewelry
Although many brides opt to wear a veil for their wedding, they often forget they will not be wearing it all day! After the ceremony and photos are done with, you still want your hairdo to look fabulous, and hair jewelry looks fantastic.
You can reuse hair jewelry at other events such as a friends’ wedding or engagement party, and it will give your outfit a bit of extra oomph. Try and opt for inexpensive pieces that use gems or stones that are appropriate for a multitude of occasions such as this pearl, crystal and rhinestone piece at JJ’s House.
Wedding Shoes
Wedding shoes can be a tricky purchase so why not opt for a pair you can use again with other outfits? There are so many options with wedding shoes these days, so you are bound to find something that will compliment any gorgeous outfit you wear!
This does not mean you need to buy black or red pumps – you can find gorgeous styles in white, but another option is champagne – these would look amazing with your LBD on your next girls’ night out!
Shapewear
It might seem a bit obvious to say that you can reuse shapewear at a later time, but the point of including it in this list is to make sure you consider buying it in the first place! So many brides get stressed out before the wedding, worrying over losing a couple of pounds when they could let shapewear do all the work for them!
Wraps & Shawls
As most wedding ceremonies happen during the day and receptions later go well on into the evening, it’s a good idea to invest in a wedding wrap or shawl that will compliment your gown. The biggest bonus is that they can easily be repurposed and reused long after the wedding!
If this is a crucial concern for you, go for a simple style like this chiffon wedding shawl – you can wear it again and again with evening dresses for years to come!