Secondhand Are Still the Best!

Secondhand wedding dresses are still the best!

With the growing number of brides choosing to put their gowns up for sale instead of preserving them, you can surely find the best wedding dress where you can save up to 50% off the original price. Here are the following tips on how to find the best secondhand wedding dresses!

Give yourself time.

See the dress in person.

It's important to see the what kind of condition the dress is in, but also it's also important for you to check the fabric, how the dress look on you.

Ask questions.

Here are the important questions that you need to ask especially if you are buying online: How much/long the dress was worn, what kind of alternations were done, and did it get damaged on the day. Be sure to keep a record of this correspondence in case you need to make a return.


Be prepared to clean.

Get measured by a pro.

Wedding dresses are not the same as your regular clothing sizes, so it's a good idea to be measured by a an experienced seamstress.

Price out alterations.

Make it your own.

Most brides want to add a personal touch to their secondhand gown, including extra beading, rosettes or embroidery. And you can also incorporate through your own accessories.

Wedding Dress Shopping Tips

Here are some wedding dress shopping tips and you'll get the dress you want, at the price you need.

There are a million gorgeous dresses out there that won't put a strain on your wallet, and there's nothing worse than trying on an amazing dress and knowing the bill will put you in the poorhouse. Don't look at a dress out of your price range

We're in the era of "coupon chic," and some stores and even designers have these. You can also check out online for coupon sites. You can surely save enough money.

If you really want a designer wedding dress, watch out for sample and end-of-season sales. An online search can help you locate where to find these.

Another way to get a stunning designer gown is to check out second-hand shops and auction sites.

Finally, and important thing to remember, don't forget that almost everything about your wedding, groom aside, is negotiable.Be honest with yourself about how many of these extras you really need. If you're smart, creative, and persistent, you can absolutely find THE dress, without going overboard on price!