Celine Germain's commitment to recycling is unshakable — and on the day of her wedding, it was unmistakable: She wore a gown fashioned out of recycled plastic bags, and it was a highlight at her eco-friendly wedding.

Germain, formerly of Kaimuki, and Banker White married July 5 on the beach at Turtle Bay. They planned a thoroughly green wedding, from the paperless invitations they e-mailed to guests to the local and organic foods they served at the reception.

"If you have a big event, it's really easy to make sustainable choices," said Germain, 35, a therapist who now lives in San Francisco with White, also 35, a documentary filmmaker and artist.

Germain's custom-made couture gown was made by San Francisco Bay Area artist and weaver Sandy Drobny, 46, of El Cerrito, Calif.

Germain approached Drobny after Germain saw a gown Drobny had designed out of recycled newspaper bags, worn by an emcee at an arts event.

"I was a little bit hesitant because normally, how I work, I make what I want to make and I've never made anything for a bride before," Drobny said. "Fortunately, Celine was very easygoing, encouraging and really liked what I was doing."

After Germain explained the style she was going for — a fitted halter dress that's short in front and long in back — Drobny created the gown using recycled clear plastic bags and cotton yarn.

"It was comfortable, easy to wear and incredibly well made," Germain said by phone, as she was on her way to a Bali honeymoon.

Both Germain and Drobny didn't want to reveal the price of the gown, but Germain said the cost was "reasonable" compared with many other wedding gowns. Drobny said she's open to making similar dresses for other local brides-to-be.

Germain and White's desire for a sustainable wedding was "an admirable goal," Drobny said. "Part of being an artist who works with recycled materials is making people aware of their own trash and what they do with it."

The couple felt having a "green" wedding was the responsible thing to do, Germain said.

"We have a greater consciousness on our impact on our environment," she said.