If you are one of the many couples who became engaged between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, congratulations! And while the uncertain economy will probably not stop you from tying the knot, it may affect your wedding budget and how much is spent on your wedding dress. Here are some ideas on how to get that dream wedding dress for your big day without breaking the bank.
Set a budget. Look at all the expenses for your wedding and decide if there are some adjustments you are willing to make in certain expenses (such as food or reception hall) so that more money can be allocated for your wedding dress.
Style of wedding ceremony. Depending on the type of wedding ceremony you choose to have (traditional, informal, indoors, outdoors) you may want a wedding dress that reflects the style of the ceremony. If that ceremony is short, simple and informal, you won’t need to spend a lot of money on a couture, high-fashion wedding dress. Of course, the wedding should reflect your personal style, so choose your wedding dress and ceremony to match your style and whatever makes you feel comfortable.
Be a smart shopper. Do your research online and off-line to find the best deals in wedding attire and accessories. Researching online to find discount and affordable wedding dresses will give you an idea of what types of wedding dresses are available and price ranges. You can then take that information and look for a local bridal store that can offer comparable prices for wedding dresses as well as various deals and discounts on additional wedding products and services. Purchasing your wedding dress locally from a reputable bridal store at a good price would be the best option. You are able to try on the dress and be fitted at the store and if there were problems, you could handle them in person at the shop. If you are not able to find a bridal store to purchase your wedding dress locally, then you may want to consider ordering it from one of the many online discount and wholesale bridal stores. But remember to give yourself enough lead time when ordering your wedding dress online in the event you need to have it altered.
Remember that details add to the cost of your wedding dress. Exquisite craftsmanship in a wedding dress adds to its value and price. Things such as hand embellishments, the bustier, luxurious lining, rich fabric, detailed finishing and machine stitch work all add to the beauty and cost of a wedding dress.
Consider going vintage. If vintage is your style, you may find your dream wedding dress in a second-hand store at an affordable price. Or better yet, you may find it in a relative’s attic who would be more than willing to let you have the wedding dress for you to wear on your big day.
Rent it. Many “green” brides are starting to consider the idea of “reusing” their wedding dress by renting it instead of purchasing a gown. When you consider what you are really spending your money on (a once-in-a-lifetime dream dress) that will only be used once and then be placed somewhere in a box never to be taken out again, renting your dream wedding dress becomes more affordable.
The most important thing to remember when looking for your wedding dress is don’t compromise your style for your budget. The key is to find a gown that fits both your budget and style preference. With a little work and planning, you can have the wedding dress of your dreams without breaking the bank.
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How to Have Your Dream Wedding Dress Without Breaking the Bank
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Tips on how to plan your Dream Honeymoon on a Shoestring Budget
Friday, January 1st, 2010Arranging a wedding can be awfully stressfull and leave you with little money to spend on your honeymoon. You honeymoon should be one of the most memorable trips of your life and you do not need to short change your experience because absence of funds. Read below on how to economize for your honeymoon so you may have the trip of your dreams. 1. Start with a Budget The first step is to put together a budget of what you can realisitly spend on your honeymoon. Be precise with guess costs for hostels, food, activities and anything else you plan on doing. 2. Sacrifice It may not be fun now but sacrificing now will enable you to have fun later. This can mean watching a DVD at home instead of going to the flicks. Cutting down on services or subscriptions ( cell phone, wire, facials, manicures, etc ). The little sacrifices add up quickly in your vacation fund. 3. Brown Bag it Let’s face it, we all like to eat out. As good as it could be it does a job on our savings. The average couple spends $300 per month on eating out. That’s money that would easily be put into your honeymoon fund by eating out less or bringing a bag lunch to work. If you’ve got a tough time giving up eating use vouchers or check out local deals. ( buy one get one free dinners ). 4. EBay a great way to start your new life together is out with the old and in with the new, why don’t you make money cleaning out your stuff. EBay has become the ultimate site to sell your possessions and earn cash. If you do not want to deal with the trouble of eBay there is always the old fashion way, a garage sale. 5. Reward Cards Reward cards are a good way to let visa cards pay you back. In the months prior to your wedding, use a Visa card that amasses points ( most well-liked are cash or travel rewards ) for everything you can. It should not be tricky to quickly accumulate points with all your marriage expenses. Once the reward points have piled up you can cash them in for plane tickets, hotel rooms, gift certificates or cash. What you simply learned about Honeymoons is just the beginning. To get more ideas, read stories, check out pictures and videos go to http://www.HoneymoonNation.com or check out my squidoo Honeymoon Nation. .