42 Cheap Wedding Dresses Ideas for a Bride on a Budget
Your dream is to walk down the aisle looking gorgeous wearing the perfect wedding dress. Whether it’s a long or short, formal or informal, it must be special. It must be YOU. And it must be CHEAP because you are on a tight budget. Cheap wedding dresses mean a compromise on quality? No, not always. Dressing for the wedding is phenomenally important as it is every one’s dream to look like a princess. And, why not? Most of us gets married only once in our lifetime. Read on to find some tips on how to find wedding dresses at a reasonable price.
The wedding dress has sentiments attached to it, so it becomes special. At the wedding ceremony, everybody wants to have glimpse of the bride and the groom, so brides-to-be feel it is important to look their best.
Often, the higher price of wedding dresses causes brides to sideline other important bridal things. For example, hairstyle, footwear, handbags etc., compliment the bridal look, but these are generally overshadowed by the wedding dress. It would be wise if money is properly apportioned for accessories and wedding dress in a planned manner.
Try on dresses with someone who knows you and your style and has a good eye for fashion. Her mission is to help you choose a style that showcases your best features while steering you away from the expensive gowns.
There are often outstanding bargains in regular bridal shops. Some stores in our city carry a selection for $100 or less. Always ask about discounted gowns when you are in a dress shop.
As popularity of destination weddings increases, so has the selection of cheap ivory and white dresses in department stores. Look in the dress sections of department stores like Dillards, Macy’s, or Nordstrom for clearance or sale-priced dresses. Even full-price formals are cheaper than many wedding dresses.
Look in upscale consignment stores. The better shops carefully screen incoming dresses for tears, stains, and other signs of wear and have like new inventory. They also tend to carry more brand name dresses and gowns than less discriminating stores. Some cities even have bridal consignments. Check the online yellow pages for options near you (www.yellowpages.com).
Cheap wedding dresses in like-new condition are plentiful on eBay.
Free is wonderful relief on a budget. Make your wedding dress the “something borrowed” in your wedding and ask a friend or relative if you can wear hers. (There can be a lot of emotions attached to a dress, so consider carefully before asking to wear someone’s dress. They may be flattered, or offended.) Some stores also offer this kind of service on internet. If you are convinced about buying a second-hand wedding dress eBay can also be an option however, you need to be alert while shopping as the product displayed might be different from the one, available for sale.
Remember, it is not the price that makes you look good. It is the perfect fit or the design of your wedding gown that makes you look stunning and beautiful!