Woman's Day Magazine NZ

‘I’M SAVING THE PLANET... ONE WEDDING DRESS AT A TIME!’

Marriage celebrant and mum of two Suzanne Panter has a home on the Kāpiti Coast that looks relatively normal from the outside. But once you step inside and open the door to a spare room off her hallway, an array of flowing fabric, glistening beads and intricately patterned lace greets you.

Hanging in rows are more than 100 beautiful wedding gowns that’ve been carefully cleaned and labelled, beside delicate veils and signage that reads “Eco Bride”.

The collection of gowns for sale

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