Getting Affordable and Beautiful Wedding Dresses

Your wedding day will be one of the most important and memorable days of your life, but when it comes to bridal dress, you want to have the best. Brides want to look and feel beautiful on their big day. Bridal dresses can cost a fortune, which forces us to cut costs from the other things that we want to do. However, you don't need to have an expensive wedding dress for you to look and feel beautiful on your wedding day. 

Whether you have a tight budget or just simply want to save some money to spend on your dream honeymoon, there are several options available for brides. Here are some options available for those who want to have the best and not have to break the bank.

Purchase a Secondhand Dress

Since the wedding dress will be worn for a few hours, why not go for a second-hand dress? Second-hand gowns are as good as brand new gowns but at a lower cost. The dresses are flawless and you can get them for up to 50% less. You can look for secondhand dresses at online retailer classifieds or even in secondhand stores such as consignment shops.

An important tip is to ensure you look at the dress for any signs of wear. Since you will be buying the dress as-is, you can try looking in stores that clean and store their dresses professionally. Ensure it was properly stored by being boxed after cleaning and never hung in a closet as hanging in a closet can cause deterioration, yellowing, and damage from moths.

Purchase Samples

Samples are the dresses that are usually tried by brides in boutiques, so they are usually worn and are in use. But with passing time, to make room for new trends and fashion, most of the boutiques put a sale on the samples. You can find these sample dresses at a steep discount.

Keep an eye on different boutiques, you can even ask boutiques to give you a reminder when a sale starts. If you are lucky, you may be able to purchase the sample before the sale if you have taken a liking to the dress. Be wary of the signs of wear around the hems, neck, and closures/clasps. Check carefully and when you are satisfied with the quality, purchase it!

Rent a Dress

Not a fan of spending on something that you will just wear once in your lifetime? Consider renting a dress for your wedding for sometimes as low as $50! You can head to local rental services around you to peruse the inventory. Or you can check online for services that will ship the dress to you and you can ship back when you are finished. The prices of rental dresses will vary from region to region, and the season as well! Summer weddings are much more popular in certain areas than Winter ones.

If you have found your dream dress available for rental, in most cases you can pay for the amount of time you want to keep the dress (a three-day rental is usually safe), and the best part is that you don’t have to worry about cleaning or storing an expensive dress. Just be sure to use a bridal dress rental service that allows you to try on the dress and send it back for free if it doesn’t fit.