How To Buy A Wedding Dress While Saving THOUSANDS! Planning a wedding involves good budgeting skills. While it’s possible to set a budget for your wedding day, the price of the wedding dress will probably take up a big chunk of your budget.
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The good news is that there are several ways to buy a wedding dress without overspending. Here are some useful tips to help you find your dream wedding dress at an affordable budget.
Consider wearing bridesmaid and cocktail dresses
Searching for a wedding dress online can restrict your options. Consider using other words in your search such as bridesmaid dresses. You will find that several brands make these dresses which are as fancy as a bride’s dress. Choose dresses in blush, ivory, nude, cream, and white. By using labels other than “wedding gowns,” you can find other options that are definitely more affordable. If you’re looking for a more casual style for an outdoor ceremony, try searching for cocktail dresses or sundresses.
Sample gown as a wedding dress
Boutiques and retailer shops have sample gowns that are usually on an inventory sale to make way for the latest fashions. These sample gowns are slightly worn since they have been tried on by customers. You can find a nice sample gown for your wedding dress at a huge discounted price with minimal or no visible signs of wear.
Custom-design a simple dress
Buy a simple dress at a budget-friendly price and transform it into a fabulous piece of clothing. Add eye-catching embellishments, lace, ribbon, or tulle. Make minor alterations such as changing the length and changing the sleeves. When you’re done, you have a brand new wedding dress that’s uniquely yours.
Shop at flea markets or vintage clothing stores
If you can spare some extra time and effort, you may want to consider browsing at flea markets or vintage clothing stores. These shops may just have the perfect dress you’re looking for at a price that’s totally affordable.
Buy separates instead of a one-piece dress
You can still achieve a great wedding gown look by wearing a nice long skirt and a separate top. With so many skirts and tops with styles to choose and mix and match, your options are endless. Wearing separates is also a whole lot easier compared to wearing a one-piece dress. You may even buy an extra skirt or top that you could wear for the reception and still look fabulous on your wedding day.
Hire a local seamstress for a custom-made dress
If you find a design and style of dress that you like but it’s not within your price range, you can have a similar dress that’s custom made at a price that’s not as expensive. Search for a local seamstress and talk about having a custom made wedding dress. The price of the dress will depend on the style, the fabric and the cost of sewing it all together. Still, it’s cheaper than the price markup that retailers and manufacturers have.
Rent your wedding dress
Since wedding gowns are only worn once, people would usually pack up their dress in a box and keep it inside a closet, waiting for another occasion to possibly wear it again. If you’re not keen on keeping the dress or handing it down to a future granddaughter, you may consider renting as a sound option. There are several physical and online stores where you can score a dress that’s way more affordable without worrying about the need to pack it away and use up closet space.
Borrow a dress for free
Do you have a similarly-sized friend who got married years ago? How about a family member who might be willing to lend you a dress for free? Borrowing a dress can be a good option although it depends on the willingness of the owner to lend something that can have a significant sentimental value. Don’t be offended if the person rejects your request. But if you’ve been lucky enough to get the person agree to the idea, remember to be extremely courteous in the way you handle the dress. Avoid altering it permanently and bring it to a professional clothes cleaning service after the wedding.
That wraps up our budgeting tips on buying a wedding dress. What other cost-saving tips can you share? We’d love to hear your thoughts so please hit the comment box below.
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How to Buy A Wedding Dress
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