Wedding Dresses

There's no denying that a beautiful wedding dress can make all the difference to how you, your husband and your guests remember your wedding. You want to create the right impact when you walk down the aisle, but on the other hand, you don't want to blow your budget on a dress that you will only be wearing once, no matter how spectacular it looks (you would definitely create the wrong impression if you tried. Remember "Great Expectations"?).

So, how can you make the most of your budget and get a wedding dress that takes your breath away without taking all your hard earned cash with it? These wedding dress shopping tips will help.

  1. DON'T fall in love with the first wedding dress you see. Remember, your job is to shop around and find the best wedding dress AT THE BEST PRICE! There are lots of dresses out there for you to try!
  2. Discount bridal salons can offer you huge discounts of up to 70% off wedding dresses (particularly dresses from last year).
  3. Have your wedding dress made for you. Know a friend or family member who has a talent for designing and making clothes? You can save a fortune by getting them to make it for you, and often they will see this as a great complement.
  4. Bridal salons. Even regular bridal salons can offer you a huge discount of about 30% on last years wedding dresses. Don't ignore these outlets just because you are shopping on a budget!
  5. Borrow or rent a wedding dress. Before you turn away in horror, remember you are only going to be wearing this wedding dress for one day, so consider the money you could save by renting or borrowing your wedding dress.
  6. Check out the offers on the Internet. There are many Internet only bridal salons that offer great bargains on wedding dresses online. They keep their costs low by doing business online and can pass the savings on to you. Also, have a look on eBay. There are some beautiful wedding dresses for sale (new as well as second hand) at prices you would not believe.
  7. Try a seamstress. By going directly to a seamstress, you not only get exactly what you want, you can also make a big saving by "cutting out the salesperson." If you decide to take up this option, make sure the seamstress is experienced and can provide you with happy references you can contact.

It's important to choose the right dress, but it's not the only cost you need to consider. Saving money on your dress will ensure you can afford the perfect wedding!