If you’ve visited any bridal boutiques, or looked at many designer bridal gowns, no doubt the thought has crossed your mind. Is it really possible to find an affordable wedding dress in this day and time? Remember, just because your friends spend thousands of dollars on their wedding gowns does not mean that you have to! Here are some tips on where to start looking:
The Internet
There are all kinds of discount wedding dress websites which offer new or last year’s wedding gowns at greatly discounted prices. Also, with websites like Ebay and Craigslist, you can find new and used wedding gowns for purchase. It is always sad to have a wedding canceled, but there are many brides out there wanting to sell a dress that they have been stuck with from a wedding that never went through.
Look for Sales
Also, many bridal shops offer sales on their merchandise at least once a year. Put yourself on their mailing list, call often, and when you go to the sale know what kind of bridal gown you are looking for. You could also shop for dresses in the off season, when many bridal boutiques will have their dresses on sale anyway.
Rent your Dress
Okay, if you’ve finished cringing, really sit down and think about it. Your bridal gown is a dress you will spend a lot of money on, and only wear it for a few hours. Many people now are renting their dress, and saving money on wedding dress preservation costs as well as the expense of buying your wedding gown from a store. No one has to know that you have rented your dress, no one will ask to see your dress after the wedding. Its a great idea, though most people do not want to wear one that is used.
Have your Dress Made
Talk to your family and friends, and see if any of them know a talented seamstress who will be able to create a dress for you. Fabric for wedding dresses is not expensive, and that coupled with a fee to a seamstress will greatly reduce your wedding gown budget. Also, you will save money on dress alterations since the dress will be made to fit your shape. I had my dress custom made, and would endorse it to anyone. I was extremely pleased with my dress, and saved thousands.
It really is possible to find an affordable wedding dress in a time where everything for weddings can sometimes overpriced and overwhelming. You can be frugal and still find a dress that you absolutely love!
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