Sharon BoffoWedding on a Budget: Wearing a Pre-Loved Bridal Gown
October 15th 2008 04:39
Are you getting married? Are you on a tight wedding budget? Have you considered using a pre-loved bridal gown instead of buying one off the racks or purchasing a custom made gown?
Some brides might frown at the idea of them wearing a second-hand gown. Why would they not, this is supposed to be a time for them to feel like a princess. She is the center of attention on her wedding day and supposedly be the most stunning lady around.
Wearing a pre-loved bridal gown isn’t only practical especially during these times that we have to value every cent of our hard-earned money, but it is also a great way to practice our creativity. Using a pre-loved wedding gown doesn’t necessarily mean that you can no longer be more unique than the first one who wore the gown prior to you. You can always look at ways of updating the gown or altering it to suit your taste and your body shape.
Here are some pointers to remember when you are considering donning pre-loved bridal gowns for your wedding.
• A pre-loved gown option could be a sister’s, your mother’s or grandmother’s or relative’s bridal gown. A plus factor when using a bridal gown worn by a family member is that you don’t have to buy it from them (unless they want you to) and you can spend your dollars on alteration or updating the style.
• When buying a gown from pre-loved gown shops make sure that you choose one with a room for change. If you plan to do some alteration, pick a gown that is not your exact size. But if you want to wear it as it comes then take out a gown that fits your body size perfectly.
• A plain white or off-white colored gown is easier to accessorize to make it look different from what it usually is. A sash of your wedding color is a great way of adding a personal look to your gown.
• Adding a beadwork to a plain gown is a simple way of changing how the gown looks like, but is in inexpensive as you don’t need a pro to do it. All it takes is simple sewing skills and a creative hand and mind.
• Make sure to get the gown dry-cleaned or washed thoroughly. Not only would a proper cleaning technique bring out the best in the color of the gown considering that it has been in hiding for awhile or dust has built up on it from the racks. But it would also assure you that you wouldn’t be scratching your way throughout the wedding ceremony.
• When adding some features on to the gown make sure that you use a cloth that is of the same or almost near color and texture to it to avoid that awkward look to what you have added.
Some brides might frown at the idea of them wearing a second-hand gown. Why would they not, this is supposed to be a time for them to feel like a princess. She is the center of attention on her wedding day and supposedly be the most stunning lady around.
Wearing a pre-loved bridal gown isn’t only practical especially during these times that we have to value every cent of our hard-earned money, but it is also a great way to practice our creativity. Using a pre-loved wedding gown doesn’t necessarily mean that you can no longer be more unique than the first one who wore the gown prior to you. You can always look at ways of updating the gown or altering it to suit your taste and your body shape.
Here are some pointers to remember when you are considering donning pre-loved bridal gowns for your wedding.
• A pre-loved gown option could be a sister’s, your mother’s or grandmother’s or relative’s bridal gown. A plus factor when using a bridal gown worn by a family member is that you don’t have to buy it from them (unless they want you to) and you can spend your dollars on alteration or updating the style.
• When buying a gown from pre-loved gown shops make sure that you choose one with a room for change. If you plan to do some alteration, pick a gown that is not your exact size. But if you want to wear it as it comes then take out a gown that fits your body size perfectly.
• A plain white or off-white colored gown is easier to accessorize to make it look different from what it usually is. A sash of your wedding color is a great way of adding a personal look to your gown.
• Make sure to get the gown dry-cleaned or washed thoroughly. Not only would a proper cleaning technique bring out the best in the color of the gown considering that it has been in hiding for awhile or dust has built up on it from the racks. But it would also assure you that you wouldn’t be scratching your way throughout the wedding ceremony.
• When adding some features on to the gown make sure that you use a cloth that is of the same or almost near color and texture to it to avoid that awkward look to what you have added.
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