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5 Ways To Find Cheap Wedding Dresses That Look Anything But
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December 9th, 2009 >> Wedding, wedding dresses
Your wedding gown is arguably the most important garment purchase in your lifetime. No other dress comes with more anticipation – and will be more photographed – than this one. But that doesn´t mean you have to spend like royalty to look like a princess on your wedding day. With these smart strategies, you can still walk down the aisle feeling like a million bucks (without having to spend just that).
Something Borrowed
Today, anything retro screams chic. So consider donning your mother´s wedding gown. You´ll not only honor a family legacy, you´ll save a pretty penny too. With vintage lace overlays and crystal embellishments making a comeback, you won´t have to worry about looking dated. With a few simple (and inexpensive) alterations, you can make it your own.
Avoid Added Adornments
Beading, pleating, stitching, embroidering…all of these trimmings add up and are going to cost you extra. Consider a dress that is simply embellished, yet still elegant.
Shop Savvy
Be on the lookout for sample sales, trunk shows, and outlet bargains. Bridal shops are trying to rid their racks of the previous season´s styles to make room for new ones in the late-summer/winter months. Get ready to brave the crowds for super savings.
Don’t Name Drop
Sure, designer duds are nice – but if you´re on a budget – you may want to skip the sought-after label. The good news is that you won´t have to sacrifice on style. If you find a look you like from a high-end dress designer, you can almost always find something similar by another name in your price range.
Be Honest
Just because your wedding dress budget doesn´t match your elaborate vision doesn´t mean you have to sacrifice the look you want. Approach this shopping decision with an open mind. When stepping into a bridal boutique, tell them exactly what you can realistically spend, and let them take care of the rest. They are the experts, and you might be surprised to see what they can come up with—the perfect wedding gown exists at every price point.
Think Outside Traditional Tulle and Lace
There´s no written rule that says your wedding day attire has to be an official bridal gown. The look you are going for is often available through another avenue. For instance, many bridesmaids´ dresses come in white or ivory, offering a less expensive, less fussy alternative to the traditional wedding dress.
Get even more tips on finding cheap wedding dresses in this complete wedding dresses guide and photo gallery.
National Wedding Dress Day puts old gowns to good use
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December 2nd, 2009 >> Wedding, wedding dresses
The Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) of South Africa recently sponsored National Wedding Dress Day. The event aims to raise funds for the charitable organization by asking women to dig out their old wedding dresses and don them for an hour, according to iol.co.za. Bridesmaids are also requested to wear their dresses again (something they probably swore they’d never do!)
This Friday, December 4, the HSF is asking the women to wear their dresses out and about while shopping or while at work, and asking friends to sponsor them for each hour that they stick it out.
The money from the event is earmarked for a special program that will educate parents and teachers about ways to reduce the chances of heart
disease in young children, the news source reports.
Most brides will love a good reason to put on their wedding dresses again, and former brides-to-be in the U.S. can take inspiration from the event. Consider donating your gown to a charitable organization after your wedding, or selling the dress and giving the money to a cause that you’re passionate about.
Other magnanimous wedding plans include asking guests to donate to a non-profit organization in your name instead of registering for gifts, or offsetting the carbon emissions of your big day.