Request Newsletter | Bridal Online Website | Return To Main Page

Marriage & Wedding Information


Save Money on Your Wedding Dress


Your wedding is quite possibly the most important day of your life and you've probably been dreaming about it since you were about 12 years old. The dress you choose is ultimately going to be what people look at and remember about your wedding. That being said, you want to find the perfect dress that will make your guest's and husband's jaws hit the floor when you walk down the aisle. Are you thinking that may be unrealistic with your wedding budget? Think again! We have some of the best shopping tips in order to help you save money on your wedding dress. This way you can enjoy your wedding while maintaining a reasonable wedding budget.

  • Shop Around - Don't assume the first dress you try on is going to be the best deal or look the best on you. There are many dresses to try.

  • Discount Bridal Salons - Discount bridal salons often have sales of up to 75% off (especially on last year's merchandise) which can save you a lot of money in the long run. If you hear of a discount sale, make sure you know what you are looking for since many women go crazy at these events and dresses are often gone in a matter of minutes.

  • Have Someone Make Your Dress - If you have a talented friend or family member who you trust to make your wedding dress for you, you can save an enormous amount of money and still have a great dress for your big day.

  • Look on the Internet - the Internet is a great place to search and explore the many options of styles for your dress and you are guaranteed to find dresses which do not cost a fortune.

  • Bridal Salons - normal bridal salons (as opposed to discount) sometimes have sales which offer around 30% off last years merchandise. The salons near where you live are definitely worth looking into.

  • Borrow or Rent - Some women cringe at the thought of borrowing or renting a wedding gown, but others may not take it as seriously. Wedding dresses are really only worn for one day and renting or borrowing can really save you a lot of money.

  • Seamstresses - Contact a seamstress and ask for a quote. It's unlikely that a seamstress is going to charge you as much as a bridal salon. If you do this, make sure to ask about their experience in this area or past brides who you can contact. This will ensure they are reputable and there won't be any "mishaps" with your dress.

    Finding the perfect wedding dress is important, but paying a ridiculous amount for one dress can be a waste of your money. Finding the perfect wedding dress for the perfect price, now that's a wedding dream come true!

    Samantha Taylor spent several years working in the weddings industry as a wedding planner. When she isn't being a mom of two wonderful children, she works as a freelance writer for http://www.yourwedding101.com - a site that offers information about everything wedding related - from wedding dress and attire to wedding cakes and more.


    MORE RESOURCES:

    MTV.com

    Speidi's 'Wedding' Bling
    Extra TV - 1 hour ago
    Alleged newlyweds Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag showed off their pseudo-wedding rings at the Cedars-Sinai "Road to a Cure" gala last night. ...
    Speidi's Wedding Bands: "They Cost 40 Pesos" E! Online
    Heidi Montag's Mom Says Marriage To Spencer Pratt Will Last 'Six ... MTV.com
    HEIDI MONTAG - THE HILLS NEWLYWEDS TO TRY FOR BABY Contactmusic.com
    The Gossip Girls - Fashion.ie
    all 30 news articles


    Winter wedding dos and don'ts
    7Online.com, NY - 2 hours ago
    Weddings aren't just spring and summer affairs these days. More and more couples are opting to marry during what used to be the "off season" for nuptials, ...


    Best Syndication

    Basic Tips to Help You Choose Your Wedding Videographer
    Best Syndication, CA - 2 hours ago
    Most brides spend years dreaming of their perfect wedding day. So it is not surprising if they invest countless hours picking out the wedding gown and ...
    Helpful Tips in Making a Wedding Video Best Syndication
    How to Become a Videographer Best Syndication
    all 3 news articles


    Best Syndication

    Scrapbook: Making Wedding Photos More Memorable
    Best Syndication, CA - 1 hour ago
    You just had a wonderful wedding. It was a once in a lifetime occasion. The wedding photography in Phoenix done by a professional was very good but ...
    Organizing your Photographs: Simple Tips on Sorting Out Old Pictures Best Syndication
    all 2 news articles


    California lawmakers decry gay wedding ban
    United Press International - 2 hours ago
    SACRAMENTO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- California lawmakers say their resolutions support the overthrow of a ban on same-sex marriages are about civil rights rather ...


    Best Syndication

    6 Common Mistakes on Your Wedding Day
    Best Syndication, CA - 2 hours ago
    A wedding is a once in a lifetime event. It takes months or perhaps years to plan the perfect one. With so many details to remember from the wedding ...
    A Career As an Event Planner Best Syndication
    all 2 news articles


    Chicago Sun-Times

    Wedding day marks couples' first kiss
    ABC15.com (KNXV-TV), AZ - Dec 1, 2008
    When Melody LaLuz and Claudaniel Fabien stood and faced each other on the altar over the weekend, the blushing bride and new groom shared more than wedding ...
    Now you may kiss the bride Chicago Sun-Times
    Couple wait for wedding to kiss Ananova
    Jockstrip: The world as we know it. United Press International
    Chicago Tribune - The Associated Press
    all 292 news articles


    Julianne Hough to Hear Wedding Bells?
    Great American Country, TN - 2 hours ago
    3, 2008 — If Julianne Hough ends up walking down the aisle, she might want to skip the traditional white wedding dress in favor of a paisley one. ...


    E! Online

    Heidi & Spencer's Wedding Hoax
    Star Magazine, NY - 21 hours ago
    15 issue, on sale Wednesday — their quickie wedding was just another publicity stunt conjured up by the spotlight-seeking duo. As soon as word broke that ...
    Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt return from honeymoon Now Magazine Online
    all 10 news articles


    Florida governor's bride-to-be chooses her gown for Dec. 12 wedding
    Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Dec 1, 2008
    By Linda Trischitta | South Florida Sun-Sentinel Carole Rome wore her status with low-key ease when she ordered her bridal gown from Wedding Atelier in ...
    Gay rights group to protest at Crist's wedding WWSB ABC 7
    Charlie Crist's fiancee to wear silk gown to the nuptials ABC Action News
    Gays to Demonstrate at Fla. Gov. Crist’s Marriage EDGE Boston
    Palm Beach Post
    all 41 news articles

    Wedding - Google News

  • home | site map

    Site Map | Site Map | Links

    © 2006