When it comes to finding the perfect dress for a wedding, whether it is your own wedding dress, dresses for the wedding party, or finding a wedding guest dress, there are a few things to consider in order to find these all at the best price.
The cost of these outfits can add up quickly, but online shopping has made it easier than ever before to find whatever you need in a wide range of different price points. With the right strategy, it is completely possible to save significantly without the need to sacrifice style or quality.
Whether you’re walking down the aisle or standing beside the couple, or even just attending as a guest, smart online shopping can be make or break when it comes to finding a dress at a reasonable price
Shop Off-Season
One of the first ways to approach finding a good deal on a dress is to shock off season. This is because bridal and formal wear retailers often discount their dresses outside of peak wedding months.
Dresses that are suitable for winter weddings will be more affordable during the summer while dresses that are suitable for summer weddings will be more affordable during the winter.
Shopping off-season and purchasing dresses months in advance can secure better deals than you will find during the in-season.
Use Promo Codes
By far one of the biggest perks of shopping online is that there are many discounts and promo codes to be found and used. This is especially true for those who are first-time buyers. Many online retailers will offer a percentage of your first purchase when you sign up for their newsletter or register on their website.
Oftentimes you will also find seasonal sales or flash sales during special events like holidays, Black Friday, and even end-of-season sales. These will typically require discount codes that will either be sent to you or found on the website.
A great way to get an even better deal on a dress you have your eye on is by stacking discounts. Some websites will allow you to apply multiple promotions to one item or one purchase, giving you excellent deals.
Look for Clearance or Sale Sections
Dressing yourself for a wedding, whether you are just a guest, part of the bridal party, or even the bride herself, can be incredibly expensive. If you are looking to dress classy on her budget, one of the best ways to do this is to look for sale or clearance sections.
Many retailers tend to hide their excellent deals in their sale or clearance sections. Here you will mostly find post-season styles or styles that have limited stock left after being a popular item for the year.
When looking for sale items, a great way to find exactly what you are looking for is to filter specs by size or category. Narrowing your search will help to find the best-fitting items in a shorter amount of time and avoid wasting your time on styles that aren’t available or suitable for you
Consider Rentals or Pre-Loved Dresses
Last but not least, the final consideration you could make when looking for a more affordable dress option for a wedding is rentals or pre-loved dresses. While it may be nice to have something that is brand new, and only you will have used it, sometimes it is also nice to save money on the big gown and use it towards other wedding expenses.
Pre-loved dresses are a great option, especially for the wedding party and guests’ outfits. Most of the time, you can find them in fantastic condition and only for a fraction of the original price. This is a complete bargain.
Dress rentals are great for those who are in a busy wedding season of life and need something new for a different wedding every other month. Not to mention, great for bridesmaids looking to keep costs down.