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Rent Wedding Dress

Before you give your wedding vow “to have and to hold, ’til death do us part”, you’ll have to decide if you are going to own or rent one of those lovely wedding dresses on the rack.

Heads or Tails

It’s never too early to shop for your wedding gown, and shopping around is just making sure you’ve seen everything before deciding on one of the wedding dresses you’ve tried on. You can initially check out the bridal sites on the Internet and compare services, as well as prices.

It’s also a fact that 10% of the wedding budget goes to the wedding dress, so it’s a toss up between renting or owning your wedding gown. But at this point, decide if you’re going to buy your wedding gown off the rack, rent it, or have one of those wedding dresses copied and modified for your custom-made bridal gown.

There are only two reasons for buying or renting a wedding gown – one is for sentimental reasons, and the other is for practical reasons. If you want to keep the wedding gown and pass it on to your daughter or daughter-in-law, buy your wedding gown, but if you think you can’t be lugging a wedding gown around all those years, then rent the designer gown that looks good on you.

Tips in Renting Wedding Gowns

Bridal gowns are rented out for as high as 0 or as low as 0. Some rental shops will charge you a package deal that includes accessories. Visit the shops and personally try on the gowns for size and select the veil, tiara, shawl, and other items to go with it.

Depending on the time of year, you will have to rent the gown ahead of time – a year before the wedding if your wedding month falls on those peak seasons. June brides and prom nights can trigger a price increase in rentals.

Carefully check the wedding dresses for stains, dirt, and rips before signing a rental contract, and ask about the penalties for damaged gowns. Pick up the gown on the agreed date. Should there be any further alterations, these can be done immediately before the date of the wedding.

Tips in Buying Your Bridal Gown

Since most bridal shops won’t allow you take pictures of the wedding dresses in their shops, you’ll have to take along a friend who has a good fashion sense. Before you put on the dress, take a look at the rows of dresses that fall under your price range of 00 or 0, whether you want a brand-new designer dress or a discounted gown.

Before stepping into a shop, make up your mind about the gown’s length, sleeve style, neckline, and waistline. You can make the task easier by having a picture of your ideal wedding gown or something close to it so that the shop consultant can immediately find the gown that you want. Don’t go for too much alterations or modifications as the dressmaker will charge more than you expected.

Whether you’re buying or renting, don’t let the salespersons intimidate you and hurry you to a sale. Remember it’s your wedding and you want to look your best. Now, it’s up to you if you’re going to buy or rent one of those wedding dresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    I was wondering if anyone knew of a place/places to rent a wedding dress in Atlanta Georgia?
    As a student, I am not able to actually pay for a wedding dress. I know men can rent tuxedos, I was wondering if there were such places to rent wedding dresses in Atlanta Georgia?

    • ANSWER:
      I agree with Lady,you can buy one as the same price online,such as mylove-bridal.com,all the dresses are lower than USD200,generally,you can get one as USD130,they are factory direct sale,and they custom made for you,it’s very nice.good luch!!!!!!

  2. QUESTION:
    Where to rent wedding dress in Glasgow?
    Hi, I live in Glasgow and I got engaged not long ago, I am already thinking of different ways to save money for my wedding and would like to rent a wedding dress but I don’t know where to go. Any idea?

    • ANSWER:
      you might be better trying dresses on in shops and trying to get one second hand or in a sale, a lot of dresses being sold have never been worn either

      i’m selling my sisters dress if your interested lol (never been worn)

  3. QUESTION:
    where can i rent a wedding dress in northeast ohio?
    I’m trying to do a low budget wedding this summer. My fiance and I are both young and don’t have a lot of money. I’d like to rent my dress but am not sure where to go. Also, is it wrong to rent a dress? I know that it’s for my most special day, but i’m wearing it only one day and then what am i supposed to do with it? Any help is appreciated.

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t think you’re crazy for wanting to rent a dress. The idea is that you’re supposed to preserve it for your daughters…kind of antiquated, if you ask me..,..my parent’s got married in the early 80′s and if you’ve seen pictures of the typical wedding dress from that time, you’ll know what I mean when I say, there is no way I was going to wear that dress! Not that it wouldn’t have been special, but aside from the fact that I was never going to fit in it, it just wasn’t me. And on your special day, you should be wearing a dress that flatters you, your body and makes you feel like the most beautiful woman alive!

      I bought a beautiful (& cheap) dress off a clearance rack at David’s bridal a few years ago for my wedding. It was 5…and the only difference in it and the others on the regular racks (other than a 0+ price tag) was it was last year’s model…well, what do I care if it wasn’t the “current model?”

      As one other reply had suggested, there are some nice bridal consignment shops you may want to check as well.

  4. QUESTION:
    Where can I rent a wedding dress in North Carolina?
    I recently got engaged, and I’m just starting to formulate some wedding plans. I haven’t set the date yet but the wedding probably won’t be for at least a year or two. I’m thinking of saving money by renting a wedding dress, since I don’t want to have to own one.

    Does anyone have any experience with this in the North Carolina area? I live near Greensboro, NC, but I’m willing to drive a bit. Anyone know how to find people who rent out wedding dresses?

    • ANSWER:
      I have seen nothing for rental of wedding gowns in this area( I live in the eastern part of the state toward Wilmington NC.
      For low cost you might want to try
      lightinthebox.com or landybridal.com and then sell it or you might find one on either Craigslist.com for your area or Ebay. You can always resell it if you don’t want to keep it My niece bought hers on ebay at 700 and sold it on ebay for 800 Can’t beat that for a deal.

  5. QUESTION:
    Im looking to rent a wedding dress in Colorado, any suggestions on where to start?
    My fiance and I are paying for our wedding by ourselves so we are on a budget. I live in Colorado. Does anyone know of any bridal salons, other places or designers that have wedding dresses for rent? Any info is appreciated

    • ANSWER:
      Have you considered buying used instead of renting? Often times buying used is cheaper than renting a dress. (Not to mention the fact that there is a larger selection and you don’t have to stress about anything spilling on the dress all night :)

      Try http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com – they have (literally) thousands of wedding dresses- starting as low as 0.

  6. QUESTION:
    Is there a way to rent a wedding dress?
    I am getting married in May. The prices of wedding dresses is outrageous. I don’t see why I would pay that much for something I’m going to wear for maybe 4 or 5 hours and then that’s it. Is there a way to rent a wedding dress?

    • ANSWER:

      http://www.kanaccasbridal.com/home.php?cat=326&catexp=326

  7. QUESTION:
    Where can I rent thai wedding dress in Long Beach, Los angeles or around these two areas?
    my friend is ready to marry, but thai traditional requires to have thai traditional clothes for wedding. she has her american style gown already, so she just wants to rent the traditional clothes since she’s gonna wear it one time only. I tried to search many times I could not find any website. Hope to get help from here.

    • ANSWER:
      she should probably have done this the other way around because it is easy to find american wedding gowns for rent in california but renting a silk thai dress is going to be hard to do. you can try Thai Bridal at 14441 brookhurst street in garden grove. (714 775 4611) i know they rent bridal gowns. most the women who work there speak vietnamese and have broken english, but you can check with them.

      the only other thing i can think of is to get a one-shoulder long gown in red or gold and add your own beads and a wide gold beaded belt and sort of do your own. that would be cheaper than buying a real one. you can find stuff to bead them with at any craft store like michaels or ben franklin’s. i just got done gluing over 300 crystals on my granddaughters ice skating dress for a competition which saved me about 250 dollars on buying one already done. it took two evenings to do it.

  8. QUESTION:
    does anyone know where you can rent a wedding dress in ohio or fort wayne indiana?
    Im getting married in February but i don’t want to buy a dress i just want to rent one. know of any good place’s?

    • ANSWER:

      http://www.ubrides.com/home.php?cat=583&catexp=583

  9. QUESTION:
    how much to rent a wedding dress in essex romford way also any suggestions on places?
    Hi can anyone help ??

    I am looking to hire my wedding dress and Bridesmaids however dont know of any places in Essex Romford Way that do this and how much it costs? Can anyone Help

    • ANSWER:

  10. QUESTION:
    where to rent a wedding dress in the uk?
    time of crunch and couldn’t find a wedding dress at affordable price? so im thinking of renting one
    do you know where in the uk i can do that at reasonable price?

    • ANSWER:
      Why don’t you try ebay.co.uk? You might get a dress of your own for the price it costs to hire one. I managed to buy a dress (worn once then dry cleaned) for £140 (buy it now price), brand new it cost them £900. It’s absolutely gorgeous and looks brand new, I just need to get it taken up but it’s still a bargain! I saw some people selling brand new ones as well for various personal reasons :s.

      I made sure I went to view it to their house before getting it, and I’d advise you do the same. You can put your postcode and you can choose the distance of the sellers so you can see how far you’d be willing to travel.

  11. QUESTION:
    Where can I rent a wedding dress?
    I live in Thousand Oaks, California, and can travel to Camarillo, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Ventura, Oxnard, Agoura, etc. I don’t want to rent a dress online and have it shipped to me, I want to be able to go into a store and try it on before I rent it.
    Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      Best for Brides google them….
      they’re located in Toronto but the deliver everywhere! great place! doesn’t hurt to check them out!

  12. QUESTION:
    Is there any places that I can buy/rent a wedding dress from in Thailand/Phuket?
    I am getting married in Thailand desember and don’t think I would be able to squash a wedding dress in a suitcase. It is a very private/intense wedding so I am not looking for something spectacular. Woudl there be any places that I can get a dress from in that area???

    • ANSWER:
      Yes you can rent the wedding dress from the “Wedding Studio”. There are plenty in Bangkok as well as in Phuket. Thammarat dressing school in Phuket also supplies the rental wedding dress, both in European and Thai Style with the minimal deposit.

      The Wedding Studio itself also giving the services from taking the photo with printing in album for the bride and groom. Make- up , hair dressing and preparing the souvenir items with the label of the bride and groom with the date on upon the requested.

  13. QUESTION:
    i am looking for some websites and stores where i can rent a wedding dress?
    does anhone have anysuggestions where i can rent a wedding dress??

    • ANSWER:
      Try this site:

      www.bridalonlinestore.com

      You may find that it will be just as much to rent as it is to purchase. Some whole sale shops have great prices and sales.

      Good Luck.

  14. QUESTION:
    WHERE CAN I RENT A WEDDING DRESS?
    My aunt is getting remarried & she doesnt want 2 buy a dress she would just like 2 rent 1 can some plz help me out & let me kno where 2 find wedding dress rentals also we live n chicago but we are willing to travel some thanks.

    • ANSWER:

  15. QUESTION:
    Can i rent a wedding dress?
    I’m not concerned with keeping the dress after and i don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on something I’ll never wear again. Can anyone recommend a place to rent dresses?

    • ANSWER:

  16. QUESTION:
    Did you rent your wedding dress?
    I’m interested in possibly renting my wedding dress, but wanted to know more about the experience and quality of the dresses available, please let me know if you did rent your weddding dress, how was it and would you recommend it? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      I didn’t – but now I’m kind of wishing I had. My dress was fairly inexpensive (0 on sale at David’s Bridal) but even so, now I’ve got this wedding dress hanging in my closet that is just taking up space. I’m never going to use it again, but I don’t want to get rid of it either. Wedding dress rental seems to be a growing trend, but even so there aren’t a lot of places that offer that option, so your choices are going to be a lot more limited than if you purchase one.

      Good luck!

  17. QUESTION:
    Would you rent a wedding dress?
    If there was an opportunity, would you rent a wedding dress for fraction of its selling price?

    • ANSWER:
      Nope. I want to keep it my dress. I would love to be able to use my dress and have someone create a Christening gown out of it for my daughter (If Im blessed with one). I plan on buying one, keeping it and using it later one.

      Thats not to say, renting is bad. Its just not for me.

      hollyy

  18. QUESTION:
    Where can i rent a wedding dress?
    Can anyone tell me where i can rent a wedding dress? I cant effort to buy?
    Beside i must have a green dress too. I am muslim and i need a green dress and a white one. i can’t effort to buy two dresses and since there is not a lot of green gown i must buy the green and i can rent the white one. I Got my engagement gown for 1700 dollars at that time i was very excited but now i look at not being use i feel bad for paying so much. anyways i need to knwo where you can rent a dress. please help
    I dont want to buy anything online cuz u never know if that dress looks good on you. and also i did check out those dress that i can effort but they are not pretty. i know it is only one night i need to look the best. Divid bride are ruid ppl not one store but every single i have been. i need to know location of stores where i can rent wedding dress in bay area. Please if know the name of store or address please tell me.

    • ANSWER:
      Congratulations on your engagement and wedding!

      It is smart to try and save some money. It sounds like you need a Muslim dress, or can you use a Western dress? I know yoou said David’s Bridal was rude – I used to be a wedding planner – I agree that sometimes sales people can be, but maybe you got some sales people on a bad day. David’s dress sales are really cheap, especially if you can fit into something off the rack.

      To rent a dress, just call tuexedo rental places and ask them for a dress rental referral, you’ll be surprised at how many places rent dresses, or have dress returns that they can’t sell, but will rent to try and get some of their store’s money back.

      I do hope you can find a nice dress that you can keep – Nordstroms and Macy’s sometimes have fancy dinner dresses that can serve as wedding dresses too.

      Congrats again :)

      Here are some sites to look at for more info:

  19. QUESTION:
    Where do rent a tux and wedding dress from the civil war era?
    Just curious if anyone knows where i could rent a tux and wedding dress from the civil war era. My husband and i would like to renew of wedding vows for our 5 yr anniversary in Gettysburg PA dressed in civil war clothing. Also does anyone know of any places up in Gettysburg that would let you renew your vows?

    • ANSWER:
      Try speciality costume shops. They should be able to help you find something.

      You could also have something made, but it may get expensive.

  20. QUESTION:
    Are there places you can go to take a wedding portrait without a wedding, where you can rent a dress and tux?
    One of my close friends eloped 25 years ago and desperately seeks to have a wedding portrait. Obviously, purchasing a wedding dress is not an option. She just wants a portrait of her and her husband in wedding attire. Where can this be done?

    • ANSWER:
      basically you can hire any photographer to take pictures of anything. if you’re paying, they work for you. your friend could rent a gown and her husband could rent a tux, and they could go to any photographer’s studio for a sitting. tell them to ask people they know who got married recently who their photog was and check their rates and their websites online for samples of their work. or if they want outdoor pictures, they could pay the photographer to meet them in a park somewhere for an hour or 2.

  21. QUESTION:
    Do I have to rent a tux and wedding dress for a wedding in Vegas?
    My fiance’ and I are getting married in Vegas two weeks from now. We both have our own stuff we want to wear because of what it means to us.
    Everything I’ve read says you have to rent a tux and wedding dress in order to get married in Las Vegas?
    Is this true or can we wear whatever we like?

    • ANSWER:
      You can wear anything you want to wear. I have seen people wearing shorts and tshirts. You can rent if you want to rent. Totally up to you. I have no idea where you read that information but it is a total lie.

  22. QUESTION:
    Does the bride rent wedding dresses or can they buy them?
    When a couple get married, does the bride rent her wedding dress from a bridal shop or can she actually buy the wedding dress to keep permanently? I’ve seen a lot of wedding dresses in the bridal stores and I was wondering if it’s traditional to rent a wedding dress or just buy one.

    • ANSWER:
      It is much nicer to buy one because it will not have been worn before. It also becomes an heirloom that you can pass down to your daughter/granddaughter. Save up or ask your parents to chip in to pay for it. Many bridal stores do layby. Have fun choosing your dream dress :)

  23. QUESTION:
    I’m want to rent a wedding dress, does anyone know any websites that you can without have to visit the store?
    I’m trying to rent my wedding dress because I have a really tight budget. Rental shops can be very hard to find, and finding shops online is even harder. There are several websites that offer renting, but most of them you have to visit the store before renting.

    • ANSWER:
      Here is a site that says that you can rent from then via online. Hope it helps.

      http://tuxandgown.com/

  24. QUESTION:
    Where can I rent a wedding dress from in the Houston, Texas area?
    i’m looking to rent because i can’t afford to buy. if anyone knows of any places in the houston area, please let me know, or how i could find or search for a place to go. thank you.
    that wear today gone tomorrow site was really cool, but they didn’t have wedding dresses, thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      Look in the phone book. If you don’t have one, they have copies in the library.

  25. QUESTION:
    where would I find a bridal shop to rent a wedding dress?
    I need to find my dress before april
    In Oklahoma OK
    for a plus size and and I am short 5 foot tall

    • ANSWER:
      why don’t you get one from a charity shop – ive seen really good ones about for less than £100

  26. QUESTION:
    Where can I rent a wedding dress online or in Miami?
    any websites or any actual stores?

    • ANSWER:
      this isn’t a place where you can rent a dress but you could buy a dress off here for pretty cheap, possibly as cheap as buying one..

      sellyourweddingdress.com

  27. QUESTION:
    Where rent female and male wedding dress in London?
    I need to know places in London where I can rent for 1-2 weeks both wedding dresses, I know Moss Hire does this service for the male suits, but still looking for my wife. Cheers.

    • ANSWER:
      male wedding dresses?? lol!!

  28. QUESTION:
    Where can i rent a Plusize Wedding Dress in Las Vegas?
    Getting married in few weeks, just me and my fiance. Its very simple and quick….yet i would like to rent a dress. Its a little harder for me because i am a big girl. Can anyone help me to find a place i can rent a dress on the same day, that has nice dresses. PLEASE HELP!!! THANK YOU

    • ANSWER:

      http://www.bridalelegance.com/HTML/rentals.html

      this site has sizes 0-34!
      congrats!

  29. QUESTION:
    I need to rent my wedding dress and the bridesmaid dresses.?
    I live in Chicago and Ive searched all over the internet. Ive found some but they dont look modern. I want beautiful dresses but I havent been able to find the right ones for my wedding in Septemeber. Its only like 7 months away. Im on a budget so either I rent a beautiful and modern dress or buy a cheaper beautiful modern dress. I know beggers cant be choosers but I am desperate but at the same time I want what I want ya know. Well Id love it if somebody gave my advice on where to go. Im willing to travel away from Chicago (not to another state or anything) if thats what it takes to get a great dress. Really I know for sure I want to have great rental dresses for my maids (can be like cocktail dresses also) but if someone helps me find a discount dream dress then I can buy my gown. Just suggestions can help. Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      This site has beautiful wedding gowns for rent that are beautiful and modern:

      http://www.bridalonlinestore.com/store/bridal_gowns_wedding_dress_gowns_1.asp

      As well as bridesmaids:

      http://www.bridalonlinestore.com/store/bridesmaids.asp

  30. QUESTION:
    I need to rent a wedding dress in chicago?
    I have tried every search engine i could think of..need help fast or even a company that delivers in 2-3 weeks

    • ANSWER:
      Aisha’s Payless Bridal Fashions & Rentals
      773.283.1731
      4938 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60641 – (Irving Park and Cicero)
      Custom made designer gowns and custom designer gown rental and wedding gown preservation.

      By Appointment Only

  31. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know where to rent a wedding dress in north New Jersey?

    • ANSWER:
      No, but if you are renting to save money you might say www.gioavonnisbridalboutique.net

  32. QUESTION:
    Where to rent a wedding dress for Photoshoot?
    hey..we want to have a photo shoot in a tuxedo and evening gown for our first anniversary. Are there any photo studios which offer this facility …both renting the dress and and also the photo shoot?

    • ANSWER:
      Most costume shops have all kinds of different dresses you can rent. Sometimes they don’t fit perfectly, but I’ve had really good luck whenever I’m looking for a special dress (mostly I rent for renaissance fairs and fancy dress-up parties and such)

  33. QUESTION:
    where can i rent a wedding dress in Orange County Ca?
    Need to rent a wedding dress for a quick wedding in vegas.

    • ANSWER:
      Why hassle with it on the plane ? Go to the Rent-a-Dress shop in Vegas! http://weddinginvegas.com/rentadress/
      their number is (800) 375-2931. Located at 2240 Paradise Road, open 7 days a week – Mon – Sat 10 – 7 & Sun 11 to 4

  34. QUESTION:
    Can anyone tell me where i can rent a wedding dress? I cant effort to buy?
    Beside i must have a green dress too. I am muslim and i need a green dress and a white one. i can’t effort to buy two dresses and since there is not a lot of green gown i must buy the green and i can rent the white one. I Got my engagement gown for 1700 dollars at that time i was very excited but now i look at not being use i feel bad for paying so much. anyways i need to knwo where you can rent a dress. please help

    • ANSWER:
      Honestly, you can probably find one pretty cheap to buy on Ebay. They’ve got EVERYTHING for every price range. Check there before you resort to renting. After all, it would be a nice thing to keep if you can. Or, maybe you could try and make one? Good luck!

  35. QUESTION:
    Anyone know if you can rent a wedding dress in the SF bay area? ?
    I don’t see the point in paying hundreds or thousands of dollars on something I will only wear for a few hours.

    • ANSWER:
      Right, I haven’t heard of any place to rent gowns (although I don’t know why not — if guys can rent tuxes!!)…but there are plenty of places to get them for less. David’s Bridal often has dress sales for pretty gorgeous dresses. You could also check Craigslist or Ebay or local thrift shops for used dresses. After all, people just use them once, so they’re almost new!

  36. QUESTION:
    Where Can I Rent Just The Wedding Head Dress in Singapore?
    Hi guys & ladys out there!

    i going to get married very soon, but i need help in renting or buying a wedding head dress in singapore, where can it be found? if is wedding shop will they just rent the head dress? Cos i already have the dress myself, so i can’t rent the dress only need the head dress, and does anyone know is around how much to rent one or buy one? plz help me thank you in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      Don’t be so darn cheap. You only get married once (hopefully)!!!

  37. QUESTION:
    Where in IL can i rent a wedding dress?
    Im looking for a wedding dress, but I would like to rent. If you know of any stores that have nice priced dresses that would help too.

    • ANSWER:
      Since some dress rental places don’t allow you to alter the dress perhaps you can “rent” the dress from yourself. It will look much nicer and you don’t have to worry about late fees or fines if you get a small stain.

      Find an affordable dress that you like and after the wedding put it on theknot.com and Ebay and sell the dress. 400 dress sold for 200 bucks….”rented” for 0.

      I’ve heard from several brides that are satisfied with dresses they bought of Ebay from sellers who do designer knock-offs. simply go to the dress shop and try on diff. styles to see which suits you best, then have them professionaly measure you (its nearly impossible to get accurate measurements on yourself by yourself) and use that information online. For instance you would know you wanted an empire waist with a sweetheart neckling and a semi-cathederal length train. Make sure they have at least 100 feedbacks with an overall rating of 99% satisfaction and you’ll be fine.

  38. QUESTION:
    Would women rent a wedding dress online?
    If so, what would be of the greatest concern in renting…price, fit, damage liability. If you would rent a gown, what would be a price range that you feel is affordable?

    • ANSWER:
      I would never rent a dress, online or otherwise. You can’t get alterations done because the fabrics used are delicate so that it can’t stand up to repeated alterations before it starts to look really bad. Also, in most cases, you are very limited to the styles available. If you don’t like what they offer, you’d be unhappy and it will show in your pictures. With online service, what you would pay for shipping each time would be equal to the remainder of the cost of a new dress. It doesn’t seem worth it to me.

  39. QUESTION:
    How much does it cost to rent a wedding dress?

    • ANSWER:
      they can actually be pretty pricey. Usually between 200-700 depending on the designer. That’s just for a weekend. You can buy a nice and simple dress at David’s Bridal for 99 dollars, and if you don’t feel like keeping it afterward, you can sell it to a consignment shop. Keep in mind, when you rent, you still have alterations to consider the same as if you were buying the dress.

  40. QUESTION:
    Should I rent my wedding dress?
    I really want a big beautiful ball gown. I know that usually Rented for 10% of the sale price so what would be the pros and cons to renting a super lux ball gown? Is there a use for a wedding dress after the wedding?

    • ANSWER:

      http://www.kanaccasbridal.com/home.php?cat=532&catexp=532

  41. QUESTION:
    im looking for a wedding dress to rent any ideas??
    i live in new jersey and about to get married in april … i’m looking for a wedding store where i can rent a dress or buy one for a reasonable price. but a nice wedding dress. if you have any links to any store or website let me know as soon as possible!!! thank you!!

    • ANSWER:
      Do not rent. Because you want to remember this moment, don’t you? And who wants to remember an old, rented wedding dress on their beautiful ceremony? You should buy instead; for your sake, and the sake of future memories.

      There are nice wedding dress stores where you can buy a lot of nice dresses that scream out “elegance” at a nice price as well! Here are a few stores where you can go and choose.

      A Fine Romance
      422 Smith Rd.
      Amsterdam, NY 12010
      (518)843-8351 Fax (518)843-8351

      (05/15/06-11/15/06)

      888 East 59th Street
      Brooklyn NY 11234
      Phone (718) 531-0608
      Fax (718) 531-7911

      (02/21/06 – 08/21/06)

      D K Bridal and Tuxedo Center
      212-53 Jamaica Ave.
      Queens, New York 11428
      Phone: (718) 217-4007 Fax: (718) 217-4010

      (07/10/06 – 01/10/07)

      Primadonna Bridals
      18 East Main Street
      Clifton Springs, NY 14432
      Phone 315-462-2984

      (01/01/06-07/01/06)

      Tatiana’s Bridal
      96-20 Jamaica Ave.
      Woodhaven, New York 11421
      Phone (718) 850-0703 Fax (718) 850-3824

      These are all grea bridal shops in your area (New York, New Jersey.) that have high quality designer dresses for awesome price!

  42. QUESTION:
    Is there any place around the colorado springs area that you can rent a wedding dress?

    • ANSWER:
      dont know about renting one but i bought a alfred angelo look alike for 140 bucks at www.peridress.com. they are a chinese wedding dress maker. it took about a month or so to get my dress. im 5’2″ and weigh 156, just had a baby and ordered a size 14. you should measure for the largest part of your body because you can always take a dress in but its hard to let one out. hope you have good luck finding a dress!!

  43. QUESTION:
    Any one know of a good place to rent a wedding dress from in Texas?
    Im getting married next Spring & want to know some good stores or web sites to find me the perfect dress.

    • ANSWER:
      I am not sure what part of Texas you are in, but you can try re-sale bridal shops. I haven’t been able to find a rental place in my search of a dress and in the end got credit with Alfred Angelo and was able to buy the dress I wanted (went the Bridal Show here in Dallas).

      Sometimes your local Thrift stores will get some “up to date” gowns they will usually run around 0 depending on the designer. I saw 2 gowns by Jessica McClintock (sp?), at the local Goodwill, that were not old fashioned looking they were actually in style…they were selling them for about 0. Also try eBay…but i would suggest goin to a tailor or someplace to get your measurements and then start looking…you cant go by the size…better to go by measurements.

      You have plenty of time to find a dress….they say to buy your dress as soon as possible…but i would wait b/c a) your taste in gowns may change, b)your weight changes c)if you buy your time right you can save more $$ to buy a dress you really want…i say wait till about 4 months before the wedding to buy the dress.

      sorry for the rambling…lol

  44. QUESTION:
    Are there really places to rent wedding dresses?
    I have heard of this,but can’t seem to find anywhere yet.I don’t have much money for a dress and my wedding is May 18th.So close!I could spend maybe 0.Advice?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, there are places, but I don’t know of any offhand. If you’re thinking of spending 0 on a rental, you might as well look and see if you can buy one at David’s Bridal or House of Brides for that amount instead. Owning a dress would mean you could have it altered to fit you perfectly and if you end up really loving it, you can either have it made into a cocktail dress later on in life, or save it and preserve it for your daughter’s wedding someday, or save it and cut it into christening gowns for your children if and when you have them baptized. Just some ideas.

  45. QUESTION:
    Can you rent a wedding dress? (read details below)?
    I really don’t want to have to buy one I mean I’m only gonna wear it once and for one day…Can you rent a wedding dress?? Help please! Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      There are places that rent gowns, but since bridal gowns require so much in the way of alterations, it’s really not recommended.

      If you’re worried about cost, I would visit David’s Bridal or a similar store – they have very nice dresses at great prices.

      If you’re not a sentimental person and want to get rid of it, you could always donate it (to a program that does prom/party dresses, etc.)
      OR you could do a “Trash The Dress” photo shoot, and have fun with it!

      If you still feel that you want to rent your gown, you can search for places – I’d suggest some, but don’t know where you’re located :)

      Hope this helps!

  46. QUESTION:
    Wedding dress – rent or buy?
    I was wondering about whether I should buy my wedding dress or rent one.
    I was thinking that renting would be cheaper and I could wear a dress more beautiful than I can afford to buy.
    But What happens if I pick out my dream dress and someone wears it the weekend before my wedding and ruins it.

    If I buy it I could keep it for ever but it would cost more.

    How much does it cost to rent anyway??

    Can you offer any suggetions or advice?

    • ANSWER:
      The groom will more than likely rent a tux, so why should you be stuck with something that you can’t really give away, yet not wear?

  47. QUESTION:
    does anyone know where i can rent a wedding dress and tux in northern kentucky?

    • ANSWER:
      If you ar willing to come acrosse to cicncy i found a few. You can all ways check at a wesite called the knot. They have local boards you could post questions and get brides in the area you will be getting married.
      Good luck

  48. QUESTION:
    why is it tradition for the bride to keep her wedding gown after the wedding? why not rent a dress?
    My boyfriend and I were discussing this the other day. I told him I didn’t think it was important to keep my dress after the wedding because it’s just a lot of money put away in the closet. All I need are pictures and him, and that’s it. He says it’s tradition for the woman to keep her dress as a reminder — and he was mad that I said I’d rather rent a dress instead. He doesn’t know why I’m not taking it seriously. Do most women these days still buy their wedding gowns? Do they sell them? Or do most women just RENT dresses? What’s your opinion on keeping or not keeping a wedding dress after your wedding? This would be our first wedding together, and only. Would it be wrong to rent?

    • ANSWER:
      I completely agree with you. I think it’s silly to spend that much on a dress that you’re never going to wear again, and will just take up space in the closet. The wedding isn’t what’s important, the marriage is. And you have your husband to be your ‘keepsake’ for that.

      I am buying a pretty dress that I can wear again.

  49. QUESTION:
    How much does it cost to rent a decent wedding dress?

    • ANSWER:
      You can try visiting this website… its in Roseville.

      http://www.alexandriasformal.com/page/page/1394292.htm

  50. QUESTION:
    would you rent a wedding dress or buy it?
    survey-thinking of a small bussiness idea since so many people are selling their used wedding dress

    • ANSWER:
      I would buy. During my research, I found that for me, buying one was only more then renting. It’s white, and if you’re going to be around food, it’s a big risk to take. Some places will charge a cleaning fee, and if they can’t get the stain(s) out, guess what? You just bought yourself an after-wedding dress!

      Too risky to do, for me personally. I’m a klutz and a spiller and wouldn’t last 10 minutes in that rented dress if my life depended on it.


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