Just got engaged? Congratulations! A good chunk of engagements happen over the holidays. If this resonates with you, you’re probably eager to plan your wedding, but maybe a bit scared when you realize the costs involved. In fact, The Knot says the average wedding costs around $31,213. That’s a big number, right? But don’t worry, you’re obviously already on the lookout for smart ways to save money without losing any of the magic from your big day.
Let’s talk about one of the significant expenses: your wedding dress. It’s gorgeous, it’s special, but let’s be frank – it’s for one day only. The good news is, there are cool ways to save money here, too. Even better, you won’t have to sacrifice style or elegance in the process.
Ever heard of wedding dress resale sites? Websites like PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com sell brand new, sample, and gently used wedding gowns for a fraction of the retail price. This could mean a saving of hundreds, even thousands of dollars on a wedding dress that might only have been worn once, for a couple of hours, if at all.
For example, you could get a brand new Maggie Sottero dress at a whopping 45% discount. Fancy a Vera Wang? You can find one listed at 71% off the salon price.
What’s more, you can see real brides wearing these designer dresses in their new Real Brides Gallery. Warning: once you see these beautiful dresses (and the savings), you might spend hours admiring them!
Here’s a pro tip: even if you’re buying online, try on different dresses in bridal stores to know what suits you. This way, when you buy a pre-loved dress online, you’ll be confident it’s the right style for you. Just check for any alterations mentioned in the listing. Don’t worry about altering the dress to fit you – the money you’re saving more than covers those costs.
Finally, here’s a fun tidbit. PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com is hosting a giveaway right now. You stand a chance to win $1,000 towards any dress on their site! So why not give it a shot? Now, go ahead and spread the good news to other bride-to-be’s in your circle.