Bridal Wear - Money Saving Tips

• Buy ready-to-wear ankle or tea length dress that needs no alterations.
• Buy your wedding dress on sale or purchase a sample or discontinued line. (Many stores sell these at the end of the season.)
• Utilize a bridal discount or wedding gown warehouse, where you might find popular designer lines 20% - 50% off.
• Order your and the bridesmaids' dresses from a catalogue. These prices can be very reasonable; make sure you order early.
• Buy a gown from a girl whose wedding was cancelled. Check newspapers, consignment shops, and bridal salons.
• See if the dress style you like can be made in a less expensive fabric, like a beautiful polyester blend rather than silk or taffeta.
• Consider wearing a bridesmaid or prom dress in the color of your choice.
• Buy a dress that may be cut off or worn again.
• Borrow shoes from a friend.
• Buy shoes you can dye another color and wear again.