There's no question that your wedding ceremony will be one
of the most important days of your lives. However, the
wedding ceremony is merely an hour or so, and should be
balanced along with the wedding reception, honeymoon and
the first "flush" of marital life. Starting out your
relationship with major economic problems is a bad idea.
One of the best ways you can start saving on wedding
expenses is by taking a careful look at the dress. Most
people pay hundreds, even thousands of dollars, more than
they can afford for an average to exquisite quality dress.
There's no doubt that a wedding dress makes for some
fantastic pictures. However, ask yourself, what are the
more striking features of wedding photos? It's the faces,
the poses and the scenes of emotion. It's not about the
costuming per say; the wedding dress is merely an accessory
to the bride. The first consideration is whether you want
to buy a new dress or rent a dress. Some couples have
found that renting, or even borrowing a dress from friends
or family, is not only less expensive but also has special
sentimental value. Don't assume that wedding dresses
cannot be changed or that you have to wear the gown just
so. You could make some minor changes to give the dress
your own personal touch, like changing the collar or the
sleeves.
However, if your family doesn't have a wedding dress
waiting in the closet then it may be time to buy a dress to
preserve for future generations. One option is to shop for
a dress from an online retailer. These stores can usually
afford to discount products beyond the traditional discount
you're likely to find at brick and mortar stores. For the
best prices, try and shop in the off-season. Statistically
speaking, most weddings happen in the late spring and early
summer seasons. If you can afford to buy your dress in
autumn or winter then you may be able find a better price.
Some bridal stores may even be offering below-standard
costs for bridal dresses because of the economic recession.
Expert shoppers state that if you buy the wedding dress
off the rack you can also expect a discount, which will be
worth it even if you have some minor alterations to take
care of.
Another option is to look for a pre-owned wedding dress
through an auction site. This is where you can find some
great deals on quality dresses that may not have any flaws,
or only very minor flaws that can be fixed. Remember that
in audition to popular online auctions you can also check
local classified ads. You may have to compromise on the
style of dress, if you find a quality piece at a fair
price. Don't be so rigid in what you think you want that
you cheat yourself out of a good deal; try and look for a
general a style, not a particular design.
Can you "haggle" when dealing with bridal wear?
Absolutely, especially if you're shopping in a local store,
small store or mom & pop type shop. You could try and
haggle at a major chain-store, but it's useless. On the
other hand, small bridal stores are trying to make a profit
and would let a dress go for a reasonable compromise.
Assume they are trying to cover the cost of their expense
for the dress and at least some profit. It might help to
look up some information on wholesale dresses and retail
dresses, so you know how much you should be paying for a
dress.
These pointers can help you save on your wedding dress
expenses and start your new marriage out in financial
comfort.
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