How to Buy a Wedding Dress On a Budget

Weddings are big business these days. People spend thousands of dollars to get married. But you don't have to.

One of the main expenses for most brides is the dress. Everybody is looking at the bride, so you want to look good. But you can find a wedding dress that will look fabulous for a hundred dollars or less!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Catalogs
• The Internet
• Transportation (optional)

1. Subscribe to catalogs that have Renaissance, re-enactment, or costume themes. Renaissance fashion catalogs are particularly good. You can find them through the search engines. If you don't have time to subscribe, you can view many of them online. They have wonderful, long, romantic, floaty dresses for much less than the bridal boutiques charge.

2. Check Ebay. Ebay is the bargain-hunter's dream. Even if you don't want to bid, today there are nine pages of wedding gowns in the "Buy It Now" category, U.S. only (because the ones from other countries may be cheap, but if you're in America, the shipping can be outrageous from outside the country.) Many of these dresses are $99.99 or less. If you are willing to bid, they can be much less!

3. Check outlet stores, consignment stores and department store clearance areas. There are consignment stores that specialize in bridal fashion, and if you don't care if the dress has been worn once, you can find fabulous designer dresses for a fraction of the cost. In outlet stores and department stores, don't forget to check prom dresses and evening wear as well as bridal.

Tips & Warnings

• If you order from Ebay or a catalog, make sure to calculate shipping and add insurance.
• if you find a dress you love, but it has a rip or tear, consider buying it anyway and having it repaired, if the price is right.
• Make sure you are dealing with vendors on have a high rating or a good reputation when buying from catalogs or on Ebay.

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on 11/12/2008 http://www.blissfulbridesonline.co.uk sell made to measure wedding dresses for those on a budget. All dresses are under £300!