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Bathroom-Wipe Wedding Dresses

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Has Flashy and Flushy Gowns

— July 11, 2011 — Lifestyle
Don't be deceived by these dazzling dresses as they are anything but fabric. Believe it or not, these dresses were entries in the seventh annual toilet paper wedding dress contest.

The toilet paper wedding dress contest encourages brides to find inspiration in the bathroom. Contestants created elaborate gowns by twisting, threading and taping toilet paper together. The gowns were all in very different styles, some being more intricate than others. Some featured 2-ply petals and leaves while others sported ruffles and roses.

These gowns are great examples of how to look brilliant on a budget. Needless to say, these happy couples won't need to splurge on TP for months to come.

Implications - The recent recession caused budget-conscious consumers to seek more affordable alternatives to luxurious goods. Many adopted DIY practices, crafting their own products out of cheap materials. Companies can appeal to those consumers who have been affected by the recession by manufacturing products constructed from affordable materials.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Wedding Trends - The toilet paper wedding dress contest showcases the popularity of DIY practices in wedding planning, presenting an opportunity for businesses to cater to budget-conscious brides with affordable DIY wedding products.
2. Sustainable Wedding Fashion - The use of toilet paper to create wedding dresses highlights the growing trend of sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, opening up opportunities for businesses to create wedding attire and accessories using unconventional materials.
3. Innovative Wedding Competitions - The popularity of the toilet paper wedding dress contest showcases the potential for businesses to create unique and engaging wedding competitions that can attract participants and generate brand awareness.
Industry Implications
1. Wedding Industry - The toilet paper wedding dress contest exemplifies the growing demand for affordable wedding products and services, presenting opportunities for businesses in the wedding industry to create innovative and budget-friendly offerings.
2. Fashion Industry - The use of unconventional materials such as toilet paper in creating wedding dresses reflects the potential for the fashion industry to explore sustainable and eco-friendly fashion options.
3. Event Planning Industry - The toilet paper wedding dress contest showcases the need for event planners to create unique and engaging wedding competitions for their clients, offering opportunities for event planning businesses to differentiate themselves in the industry.
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