Did you know that the average wedding dress costs $1,600?
If you’ve already started looking for your dream dress, you’re probably not surprised. The price tags on these gowns can seem out of this world!
If you don’t want to spend all your budget on the dress, there are ways you can cut down the price. No one has to spend thousands to get a gorgeous gown.
Take a look at our tips to save money on your wedding dress.
Hunt for Discounts
The most common way to save money on your wedding dress is to shop the sales. After you’ve set a wedding budget, head to stores with a price in mind and browse the sale rail for anything that works.
We recommend doing this in advance – a lot of sale shopping is based on seasons, so you’ll be unlikely to find a summer dress in the sale in summer! But in autumn, you’ll find plenty of summer gowns that didn’t sell.
You can also save a lot of money by buying a floor sample dress. These are unworn but have been on display.
Make a Wedding Dress
Why not put your DIY skills to the test and make your own wedding dress? Take a look at different styles for wedding dresses to get an idea of what you want. You can then use a pattern to create a dress from scratch.
If you’re not up for starting from nothing but fabric, why not buy a cheap, simple dress and do it up yourself? You could add embroidery, change the neckline, or glam it up with plenty of jewels. You’ll create a wedding dress that’s completely your own!
For inspiration, spend a day trying on dresses to see what you like and what you definitely don’t.
Go Thrift Shopping
Save money, help the planet, and get a beautiful vintage dress by thrift shopping. There are usually plenty of cheap dresses in thrift shops that would’ve cost a lot more brand new!
If you find a vintage dress why not stick with the theme? Create a romantic, vintage wedding, and look at these reception venues to find your perfect setting.
Avoid Alterations
From changing the sleeve length to adjusting the train, dress alterations can be super expensive! One alteration could end up costing you hundreds of dollars, so you definitely want to avoid these.
Spend the time finding a dress you love just the way it is to save a ton of money. If there is a little part you want to be changed, see if anyone you know has the skills to do it – they’ll charge far less than the professional!
Enjoy Your Wedding Day!
You don’t have to spend thousands on a wedding dress to look beautiful. Whether you prepare in advance to shop out of season sales or you make your own gown, your partner’s going to think you look gorgeous regardless of the money you spend.
For more fashion tips, be sure to check out our other articles!
