You’ve ordered the cake, hired the photographers, rented your cars and decided on the church. With your budget already stretched to the limit, how are you going to afford the dress of your dreams?
Solution: rent you wedding dress
Chances are your fiancé has already suggested that you rent your wedding dress, but you’ve probably resisted in favor of buying your long-imagined wedding dress. But give him credit. Renting a wedding dress is not such a silly idea!
Reasons not to rent your dress
Common arguments against renting a wedding dress include the fact that it’s not yours; someone else has already spent their special day in it. While that is true, what about the groom and his groomsmen? Most of the male participants in a wedding will rent their suits rather than buy them. If it’s good for the boys, it must be good for the girls as well! Like a rented suit, your rented wedding dress will have been thoroughly dry-cleaned and will be in good condition – there is nothing to be afraid of in terms of cleanliness. Other brides take a sentimental argument – the dress will be a special reminder of your wedding day and you may one day be able to pass it to your daughter. The likely scenario is that fashions will have moved on by the time your daughter gets married, and she may not want to wear your dress. As for memories, what about that expensive photographer you’ve got booked?
Renting will save you money
The difference in cost between renting a wedding dress and buying your own (or having one made for you) can be staggering. Conservatively, a designer wedding dress could set you back $2500, while renting a wedding dress may cost you less than $250. The difference can be used to put towards a more extravagant honeymoon, or even towards a house deposit.
Things to consider before you rent
If you are willing to rent a wedding dress, there are several things to be aware of. First, you need to shop around to find a dress that fits you well. More often than not, all but the most basic alterations are not possible on rental garments. Bear in mind that many brides gain or lose weight due to stress prior to their wedding. The money you have saved will be cold comfort if you spend your wedding day waiting for your dress to fall down!
Renting: the fine print
Once you have chosen a dress to rent, speak to the shop owner about reserving it for you. This will usually require a half deposit, or in some cases the full wedding dress rental fee. If you are completely in love with the dress, it is best to make a deposit straight away, to save the heartache of returning to the store later to discover it is no longer available. While you are in the store, it is a good idea to confirm the exact nature of your obligations under the rental agreement. Find out when you need to return the dress and whether you need to dry clean it before you do. It may also be worthwhile to speak to the rental company about accessories: veils, tiaras and wedding purses can be costly to buy and, like your dress, are items that you may not use again.
For the non-sentimental bride, wedding dress rental is an option that can save you hundreds and maybe thousands of dollars. With rental, you can have the dress of your dreams and your wedding cake too!
With everything a bride has to choose for her wedding, often times, the color is the most exciting and the easiest to pick. Since the color generally sets the entire tone and feel of the wedding, it is important to pick a color that represents both the bride and groom’s personality. So when picking a color for your upcoming wedding, be sure to consider how the color will play out in the overall wedding. Once you have chosen your color, you can then move on to other aspects of the wedding.
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