Finding Your Fairytale Wedding Dress for Less

Every woman wants the perfect fairytale wedding, but a big ceremony is expensive. Not all of us have as much money as a real princess, even if we'd like to feel like one. If your budget is less royal and more common, there are a few things you can do to get a fairy tale wedding dress and still stay in the black. Here are some tips.

Stay with something simple. Look for a plain, off the rack dress that fits you well. Then, you can either leave it as is, for a simple but lovely gown, or add beaded panels, rhinestones, crystals or lace as you choose. Bridal shops often have a sale rack. There's usually nothing wrong with these dresses – they're just last year's style, or gowns that customers ordered but never picked up. They can be significantly discounted from their regular prices.

You don't just have to stick with regular wedding suppliers, either. Makers of custom prom dresses can make wedding dresses at a lower price. You can also find samples made by wedding designers for fashion shows or other situations. These beautiful, one-of-a-kind gowns may not be picked up by commercial producers. Those that aren't are sometimes available at a much lower cost than they ordinarily would be.

Gowns can also be found at online auctions at a discount, especially if the wedding was canceled. As mentioned above, canceled weddings lead to discounted dresses in shops if they haven't been picked up. However, if the bride has already purchased her fairy tale wedding dress, chances are that she won't want to see it again. Look in the classifieds or online to find inexpensive fairytale wedding dresses that can make you shine.

Renaissance fairy gowns also make great wedding dresses. Want to feel like a princess? Now's your chance to dress like one. Look on the websites of skilled seamstresses who specialize in making historical garments for the gown of your dreams.

Heirloom or antique wedding gowns are also a great choice, especially for brides who are slim or small. Most normal-size modern women are too tall for antique wedding gowns, but you may be able to find one to fit. They can be inexpensively altered at a fraction of the cost of a normal wedding gown, and are much more ornate. Look for fine embroidery and beadwork, but also be careful to avoid gowns that have a lot of wear or damage.

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