So you're planning a summer wedding, or a destination wedding, or you're just into comfortable, natural fabrics and don't want to feel suffocated in a sheath of polyester blends and scratchy tulle?
Enter The Cotton Bride, a contemporary couture bridal collection from designer Chris Kole.
Now, if you're thinking cotton wedding dress = semi hippie and probably like what you'd wear to a picnic, then you haven't seen these modern gowns, which are just as sophisticated as anything you've seen in organza. I mean, I'm all for lovely hippie dresses, but this gown would be just as fitting at a beach wedding as it would be on the lawn of a fancy-ass B&B.
I've included a few shots of The Cotton Bride's collection below, but you can see lots more cotton wedding dresses on their website.
The collection leans towards a modern aesthetic, and although many of the dresses are long and elegant, there are a few shorter, sassier styles available as well:
Their comfortable wedding dresses run the gamut from feather-light gowns with gathered skirts to the breezier, less constructed styles.
Designer Chris Kole has made a commitment to eco-wedding dresses, explaining that "In our new collection, I replaced all the crinoline petticoats with petticoats made out of 100% natural cotton organdy. I have also started to use some organic cotton which is very exciting."
So, destination brides, summer brides, eco-brides, and just brides who don't want to be itching and uncomfortable on their summer wedding days, get thee to thecottonbride.com!
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Mandi
January 23rd, 2009 · 2:04 PM · #
I looked at the whole 2009 collection, absolutely stunning! There are many choices and styles, something flattering for every shape. What sizes do they go up to and what is the price range, do you know? I probably could find it on their site I suppose
amber
January 23rd, 2009 · 2:18 PM · #
ohhhh my gawd! these are perfect!!!!
Em
January 23rd, 2009 · 2:48 PM · #
Re: Mandi's comment…the website says that their dresses start around $1800.00!
I loved The Cotton Bride when I first came across their website, but quickly had my hopes dashed when I read the FAQ…but at least it's a great source for inspiration!
Mandi
January 23rd, 2009 · 2:56 PM · #
Well, if I choose to go this route, I would probably just make something or have a fellow Etsian help me out. Definitely great for inspiration!
Sara
January 23rd, 2009 · 3:21 PM · #
I am LOVING these dresses!!!
Eliza
January 23rd, 2009 · 4:09 PM · #
Once again, I am wondering how soon after getting married I can begin to plan a second wedding…
Alie K
January 23rd, 2009 · 5:10 PM · #
When I saw this, literally, I went "AAAAAHHHHHHH!" Like a beacon of light had shone through the clouds or something. If my FSIL hadn't already made my super amazing dress (and had a metric butt load of cash to spend), I would get one of these.
Miss Kate
January 23rd, 2009 · 7:22 PM · #
Holy Moly, I just found my dress!!!
Sarah
January 23rd, 2009 · 8:54 PM · #
I've been planning a cotton 50s style party dress since the beginning, hopefully I can have it made cheaper than $1800 – but definitely great to see how much can be done with cotton!
Amy
January 24th, 2009 · 8:04 AM · #
Stunning. I want one.
megan
January 24th, 2009 · 8:48 PM · #
how hilarious is it that all of her "poses" are so that she can pinch the fabric of the dress in the back so that it fits her better!!!! I love that.
That being said, these are awesome.
Missybeth
January 25th, 2009 · 6:49 AM · #
@ Em. I felt the same. When I saw the site a few weeks ago, I fell in love with just about all the dresses! But starting @ $1800 a dress is out of my tiny budget
Molly
January 25th, 2009 · 11:38 AM · #
Yea, beautiful but just too darned expensive. I do agree with the premise, however, that you do not have to feel like a 300 pound tulle monster on your wedding day.
Rebecca
January 26th, 2009 · 11:13 AM · #
Thank heaven! I've been wanting a cotton wedding dress for years, and hadn't had ANY luck finding vendors–good find, Ariel!
Alexis
January 26th, 2009 · 12:05 PM · #
I love these dresses…but who wants to pay $2000 for one!
Jill
January 28th, 2009 · 11:11 AM · #
Also, FYI–David's Bridal now carries 3 bridesmaids dresses in cotton. I'm so glad cotton is becoming popular.
gwyneth colleen
January 31st, 2009 · 5:06 AM · #
aaah! love.love.love times one hundred million.
i've been planning on a custom made cotton (NO TRAIN!) dress…and these are so close to what i'll probably wind up with. y'know, if a guy ever happens along.
i am so blogging this link!
Amanda Mayers
February 18th, 2009 · 1:16 PM · #
I am in the process of trying to have one of the Spring '09's duplicated. These dresses are exactly what I've been looking for, but Chris Kole doesn't have a vender in Arizona!!! Love them.
Tara
March 9th, 2009 · 6:24 AM · #
bookmarked this site!!! I am a picky bitch and through all my wedding planning and vendor research I haven't ever seen a dress and just gone… "I need it!!!!!!"
I just did!!!!!