Knowing Your Options For Finding Affordable Designer Bridesmaid Dresses

By Edward Robinson


Planning a wedding can take a lot of money. When you want the bulk of your cash to go for the outfits you and the groom will wear, you might wonder where you can find low cost outfits for the people who will make up your bridal party. You do not have to make the gowns yourself. Instead, you can target your shopping for locations and times of the year when you can get the most for your money. You have a number of different choices for finding and buying affordable designer bridesmaid dresses that will not break the bank.

The first place you might look would be your local bridal shops. These stores often sell gowns for premium prices during the peak of the wedding season each year. However, once the rush dies down, the shops start to put their apparel on sale to bring in business during the off-season. The outfits are sold off the rack at discounted prices you may be able to afford.

In some instances, it is not unusual to find gowns that are on clearance or discounted for as much as 50 percent off their original cost. You end up paying a lot less than if the outfits were brand new. You also avoid having to pay for expensive custom orders, which can total more than you paid for your own wedding gown. Your entire party gets the same look for a lot less money.

When bridal shops are even out of your budget, the next stop would be to check out what the local consignment shops have to offer. These places take in and sell gently used outfits of all kinds including formal wear. You could walk out with the apparel you need for under a hundred dollars.

While the shops might not have multiple dresses available in the same style and color, you could always mix and match the fashions. Your entire party does not have to look the same just to be in the wedding. Each woman can wear her own style of gown when you choose apparel from these types of stores.

For brides on the tightest of budgets, local thrift shops could serve their needs. These retailers specialize in selling gently used apparel. Many of the gowns they receive have only been worn once, although they are typically out of style somewhat and might not be available in all of the sizes you need. Still, for the price you pay you get outfits that will accommodate your needs.

The inventory in these retailers always changes too. You may have to go back several times or shop at several different places just to get what you need for everyone. There is no guarantee you will find the sizes your attendants need on the first shopping trip. You may even have to shop at several different stores to locate gowns for everyone standing up with you at the altar.

With creative shopping, you can make your bridal budget go further while still finding bridesmaid dresses that are affordable. Your choices range from bridal stores to consignment shops. In some instances, you might even check out what the local thrift stores have to sell. You probably will pay a lot less than if you had to custom order them.




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