Sunday, March 8, 2009

Save Money Buy Purchasing A Used Wedding Gown

By Elizabeth Turner

The day you get married will be one of the most memorable days of your life. The months leading up to the wedding however may be filled with stress worrying about how much everything is going to cost. You may cringe at the thought of buying a used wedding dress but you can really save a lot of money. And with all the expenses of today's weddings you will want to save money where you can. Don't worry, the only one who has to know that you purchased your wedding dress used is you!

Ways to save money on your wedding dress:

Try starting eBay- Search eBay for a like new wedding gown. A quick look reveals a wide variety of beautiful gowns. Searching by size and style, you can easily find just what you are looking for, in fact you may even find new ones listed.

Get some ideas from bridal magazines. Make copies of the photo for your friends and family members so that they know what you have in mind Visit bridal shops and try on the same exact style to see if you like the way it looks on you. You will probably end up having to have the gown altered but you will still be looking at significant savings.

Consignment shops- Since wedding gowns are usually worn just one time you may find a like new wedding gown at a consignment shop. An informal wedding gown can be just as beautiful as an expensive one. Try dressing up the gown gown by adding elegant jewelry. These extra touches could be the borrowed part of something old, something new. Adding a treasured heirloom piece includes your loved ones on your wedding day.

You don't have to limit yourself to a white wedding dress. Open up unlimited possibilities by not narrowing your selection to only white. Do not worry about your great aunt rolling her eyes if you have on a white gown with a splash of red satin for a winter wedding. This is your day; pick the gown that you love the most.

Thrift stores- Thrift stores are a great place to find an inexpensive gown. They hold bridal clearance sales, marking down gowns for a remarkable discount. Buying a discounted wedding gown can save hundreds of dollars. Vintage clothing stores may also be worth a look. You might uncover a stunning one-of -a- kind wedding gown within your reach!

Tips for shopping online:

Go to a local department store for a proper fitting, so that you will know your correct measurements.

Ask if the wedding gown has been dry-cleaned. It is beneficial to know that your wedding gown has not been hanging in a musty closet, and the previous bride took care of the dress.

Find out what the return policy is, if for any reason you change your mind about the dress.

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