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Beautiful Wedding Dresses at Bargain Prices

Wedding dresses are things of beauty, and the quality of the gowns can definitely make or break a marriage ceremony, so it's worthwhile to find the perfect dress for you-before you say "I do."

No two ways about it; planning a wedding ceremony is a big deal! For some brides, the most expensive part of their wedding is the wedding gown. This isn't a big problem if the bride's family has a tradition of passing down a wedding dress from one family member to another. But for brides-to-be who don't have this option, there are alternatives to look beautiful on your wedding day-without going deep into debt.

If you absolutely "must have" a new wedding dress, your first stop should be your local bridal shops. Bridal shops sometimes advertise seasonal or annual wedding dress sales, and if you're timing is right, you could save big on a perfect new wedding gown. For example, one chain, David's Bridal, advertises an annual $99 sale on new wedding gowns. Local bridal shops may also run the occasional sale, so it is worthwhile to check them as well. Of course, this requires some legwork, but at least all that running around will help you get in shape to fit perfectly in your wedding dress when you find it!

Another option is to approach a family member or friend who might have sewing skills. You can find wedding dress patterns at nearly any sewing center, which can then be customized to fit you perfectly. This is certainly a more personal approach than simply buying an off-the-rack wedding dress from some faceless manufacturer. Also, this brings down the cost of your gown significantly. You total outlay will be only what you spend on the pattern, fabric, and trim, which will normally be only a fraction of the price of a new dress.

If you can be comfortable wearing a used wedding gown, your options become plentiful. "Vintage" wedding gowns are all the rage today anyway, so why not go for a dress that is unique and has some history? The classified section of your local Sunday paper is a great place to start looking for a used or "vintage" wedding dress.

Even so-called thrift shops like Goodwill or the Salvation Army sometimes have beautiful vintage wedding gowns for sale. If you do find a gown at one of these locations, make sure you have enough time to get the gown professionally cleaned before your big day. The same applies if you find a gown at a yard or garage sale.

Still another option is to talk to your local dry-cleaners. Often, dry cleaners will have unclaimed wedding gowns they are willing to sell very reasonably. Unfortunately, people sometimes drop off gowns for cleaning, and forget to ever claim them. Or occasionally, they are taken aback by the amount being charged and will elect to simply "forget about it."

After a certain length of time, garments left at the dry cleaners will be considered abandoned and the cleaners can sell the garment if they choose to do so. In these situations, someone else's loss could just be your gain. Beautiful wedding dresses have been purchased for less than $30 from dry cleaning stores in this manner.

With a little legwork, beautiful wedding dresses can be found at bargain prices, so you can look radiant on your special day, without starting off married life deep in debt.