Now for the most exciting part of the wedding planning process: THE DRESS.
I've heard of people spending upwards of $5,000 for a dress that they'll only wear for one day, and to me that sounds insane. It is possible to have a beautiful dress on a $2,000 budget!
I found my dress on eBay. Yes, I said eBay. The seller that I bought from custom made my dress to my exact measurements and I received my dress only two weeks after ordering. The best part is that it only cost me...$160!
The seller that I bought from on eBay is "stuck.sh", in case you are interested in that seller specifically. My dress is not listed anymore, but there a few others to still choose from. However, this is not the only seller you can buy from. Before running over to David's Bridal, look through dresses on eBay or Craigslist. You can be as specific or general as you want as you search and can filter the search by your dress size. I found quite a few that I loved after just a few minutes of searching before I settled on the one I wore.
Mine shipped from China and still got to my home in two weeks and fit like a glove, so don't let that scare you away from a dress you love! If you still feel uneasy about that there are plenty of people that are selling within the US. Just make sure to check that option on the side bar when you're doing your search. Also, read the ratings and reviews of the seller you want to buy from. That will give you a good idea of what to expect from your purchase.
Try narrowing it down to two dresses and buying both! That way you'll have a second option just in case one falls through or doesn't fit you well enough. You can return the one you liked less than the other, as long as the seller allows it, and it saves you the stresses of trying to find another dress last minute.
Listed below are just a few of the options that you may come across when searching for dresses on eBay!
And that is only the beginning! Check local websites for people who are selling dresses in your area. Look around at antique shops and thrift shops. If you find a dress you love and it's too big, alterations will still be significantly cheaper than buying a dress at a big name store. Getting the perfect dress on a budget definitely calls for more patience and creativity that buying a dress at any price, but is well worth it in the end.
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