A wedding is a very expensive event, preparation for which should be carried out in advance. Any chance to save and reduce costs is certainly considered by the newlyweds, but of course within the reasonable framework.
The bustle of a wedding often starts with the choice of an outfit for the bride, because this stage is the most difficult and requires a lot of time. Fortunately, wedding salons are not uncommon in our time, and it is with their help that you can decide on the dress in which the bride will spend her wedding day.
Where to looking for?
First of all, everyone goes to the nearest wedding salon, which attracts mannequins in impeccable outfits. However, few people know that all wedding salons are divided into several types:
- elite;
- ordinary;
- economical.
Salon economy class, although it does not shine with its name, but in fact it is not much different from wedding salons of a higher rank. Even the buying process is completely similar to how the selection and purchase of a dress in an elite salon will take place.
You will be treated with due respect, given as much time as required. They will advise more successful models for your figure, as well as help with the selection of those accessories that with your chosen image will create a single harmony.
The only thing that really differs an economy salon from an elite one is the inexpensive models of dresses, which in quality are significantly inferior to designer ones. In inexpensive bridal fashion salons, Chinese copies of dresses from famous designers are for sale.
Often it is such salons that take away defective products, so you, as a client of an economy saloon, should be vigilant and attentive. Do not be afraid at the same time seem picky and too demanding, because this is your wedding, at which you should look perfect. Marriage in a wedding dress can be in the presence of spots, puffs and showered decor.
You should not hang up a tag of non-originality and bad taste on a cheap wedding dress. A low price may indicate the little-known brand under which it is produced, the authorship of a novice designer or the use of inexpensive fabrics and materials.
There is always a chance to choose a budget dress in a specialized salon or online store. If you choose the right silhouette and take into account the peculiarities of the figure, then even an inexpensive dress can look better than a super-fashionable creation from a fashionable couturier.
It is actually easy to create a stunning look: a little flying fabric, a fitted style (if it is combined with a figure) and a hairstyle.
Used wedding dress
Since the wedding dress is bought only once, it makes sense to buy it in a used version. Often, accessories are also sold with the dress.
The possibilities for choosing a dress in this version are mass:
- advertisements on television channels (mostly relevant for provincial cities);
- print ads;
- commission stores;
- forums and specialized sites;
- online auctions.
If you seriously engage in the search for used dresses, it is quite realistic to find the model you are interested in without paying a lot of money.
Shop Online
Online sales are more active than in ordinary stores. This applies to any product, including wedding dresses. In online stores you can find the same models as in ordinary salons, only at a much lower cost. And if you also got on sale, then your chances to save increase at times.
Practice shows that it is in online stores that openly declare which dress is on sale - a Chinese copy or the original. While in bridal salons, expensive originals can be presented as fakes. For confidence in the originality of the wedding dress, ask to present a certificate of quality.
As an option, you can see foreign online stores. It often happens that prices are cheaper than in Russia. The delivery problem is unlikely to arise: most online stores ship goods worldwide. In extreme cases, you can order the services of an intermediary who will send the dress in a way convenient for you.
The only disadvantage of buying a wedding dress may be the lack of fitting. But if it’s good to take measurements and carefully place an order for a dress, then you will get exactly the dress that will fit your figure. In addition, in online stores there is always the possibility of returning the dress, since this condition is regulated by the law of the Russian Federation "On Protection of Consumer Rights". Therefore, it is better to order a dress long before the wedding in order to be able to re-make an order.
Dress rental
The desire to be at your wedding the most beautiful, charming and unique is characteristic of every bride. That's just not always the budget allows you to roam to the fullest and shine in a dress from the new collection of one of the famous brands.
You, as a bride, are waiting for viewing a large number of options, a difficult choice, a fight against doubts. But all this makes no sense when a treasured box with the same dress is in the hands. And it does not matter how much it cost you, or maybe even been leased.
The latter option can only be considered if the bride is not particularly concerned about the fact that the dress has already been worn.
Rent a wedding dress is not inferior in its popularity to the sale of wedding dresses and individual tailoring. The undeniable and most significant advantage of renting a dress is that you can choose the most expensive dress by paying a small amount for it. And is it worth buying a dress for one day, so that later it gathers dust in a closet?
Specialized salons are engaged in the rental of wedding dresses. Their visit is best organized with a girlfriend or close relative. Good advice and criticism have not bothered anyone when choosing a wedding image. It will not be superfluous to take pictures in several outfits that I liked most, and then, in a more relaxed atmosphere, analyze and better examine each image.
Sewing
Do it yourself
Sewing a wedding dress with your own hands It requires much less money than buying the same model in the salon, because in addition to the cost of the fabric, the price will include the work of the master, brand fees, advertising, taxes, rental of the salon and the salaries of his employees.
Expensive jewelry can be replaced with cheaper ones. Watch for quality, because cheap and ugly fittings can spoil the whole image. Everything needs to be selected based on the ratio of "Price / Quality". A wide choice and a lot of competition in the market make this possible.
If you have no experience in tailoring dresses, we recommend that you purchase a budget version of the wedding dress in the store. So you will get a 100% result and save your nerves, because sewing requires a lot of time, effort and patience.
At the seamstress
A wedding dress can be ordered from a seamstress. True, in this case it is hardly possible to talk about big savings, because all of the above will be included in the price, plus the time spent on fitting the dress according to the figure, which is usually higher than in the store, since you will need to come to the fitting several times.
Do not believe those who say that individual tailoring from a seamstress will be cheaper than buying a dress in a store. Batch production is always cheaper. An exception - branded luxury wedding dresses. But there are few craftsmen who can sew this under ordinary conditions.
To save money, you can abandon expensive fabrics and accessories. Even a laconic outfit with the right approach can be beautiful.
Of the inexpensive fabrics that are used in the formation of a wedding dress, we can distinguish:
- weightless chiffon
- Chic guipure
- Chic taffeta
- flying tulle.
A long train is also useless in the economy version, but a straight cut with a skirt on the floor is a good option.
A summer wedding is a great occasion for summer short dresswhose cost is usually a little lower than a long one.
If you nevertheless chose individual tailoring due to a non-standard figure or other reasons, do not rush to go to the master without a clear idea of the finished dress. No matter how skillful a designer is, he is not a wizard. And misunderstanding will cause problems and lead to a result that is unlikely to be ideal.
Wedding evening dress
Wedding fashion has changed a lot, becoming more loyal and not so fanciful. Simple models are becoming more and more popular, and not necessarily in white. This allows you to choose the so-called evening wedding dress for the wedding. This option is suitable for rational brides who want to buy not just a wedding dress, but also an evening outfit.
The advantages are undeniable: the dress does not need to be rented out or thought about what to do with it after the wedding.
The most practical and rational brides prefer light trouser suits, which can also be used as a wedding dress.
The simplicity of the dress is easily corrected by elegant and elaborate shoes, which will add the necessary share of femininity and sexuality to the image.
I do not understand those who buy very expensive wedding dresses. This is just a day in your life; in fact, it does not change anything. It is better to leave the money saved on a honeymoon.