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It’s a well-known fact that getting married, or helping somebody get married – i.e. being a bridesmaid or groomsman can be hugely expensive. Although weddings can definitely be worth the money you spend and certainly exciting to plan for, occasionally there are times when it’s essential to cut some corners and try and save money on certain aspects of your big day. This could be for a number of reasons – perhaps you’re just tightening the purse strings, or maybe you want to splash out on something really special for your wedding venue, meaning you need to watch the budget everywhere else. Bridesmaids dresses can be more expensive than you might think – so here are our top tips for getting a bargain.
Shop the High Street
When there are so many gorgeous wedding-suitable dresses on the high street for your beautiful bridesmaids, there really is no reason to spend more than you need to in designer or boutique stores. Stores such as Axparis have an amazing collection of evening-style dresses which would suit bridesmaids perfectly, with many different colours and styles to choose from ensuring that the theme of your wedding runs continuously throughout. Often, you pay more for the actual ‘bridesmaid dress’ label – so by opting for a dress that wasn’t specifically designed to be worn by a bridesmaid, you could save plenty of cash.
Shop Second Hand
Every bridesmaid probably plans to wear their dress again for another occasion, but in most cases, this doesn’t happen. Because of this, there are plenty of gorgeous bridesmaid’s dresses which have only been worn once hanging in wardrobes gathering dust. Many brides and bridesmaids will often sell the dresses on after the wedding, meaning that there’s a great selection of almost-new dresses to choose from at cut prices. There are many different places where you can find second-hand bridesmaid dresses from online auction sites to local charity shops. Taking the time to shop around for a good deal could even mean that you find a few bridesmaid dresses which match. If not, bridesmaids wearing different dresses is a big wedding fashion trend right now.
Rental Dresses
Renting a bridesmaid dress rather than buying one could be one great way to save yourself a decent amount of money. Because it’s highly likely that the dress will only be worn for one day, there’s often no need to splash out and actually buy a dress when you can rent the same one for a fraction of the price. More and more brides and their bridesmaids are turning to dress rental companies as a method of keeping costs low when it comes to wedding planning. However, don’t forget when you rent a dress you’ll have to give it back in absolutely perfect condition, so don’t party too hard at the wedding reception!
Bridesmaids dresses can often end up costing the bride more than she paid for her own dress, and if you’re a bridesmaid who’s buying your dress yourself, the costs can soon add up. These savvy tips can help you keep more of your money in your pocket.
