There are so many things that you can do yourself to save money on wedding expenses, but some brides just do not have the right resources. Let me see if I can help a little...
This week, we will discuss saving money on The Dress.
Here in Middle TN, there are several consignment shops that sell consigned wedding dresses or deeply-discontinued gowns! Also, if you are not keeping your dress, you can sell it to them after the wedding.
Other resources:
Craigslist and Ebay- just be sure you know what size you need if ordering off of ebay! Remember, wedding dresses run a little small, depending on the brand. So, you may want to order one size larger than what you normally wear.
Fashion Major College Students- post an ad, ask a friend... most students have to make a formal dress as an assignment at some point. Why not have them make yours and have a one-of-a-kind creation? You can also find a local seamstress, you just may end up paying a little more. :)
My Friends at Julius Bridal-
They will make you ANY dress that you want, just email them photos. They will copy any designer's dress, etc- for a fraction of the cost! They are amazing. Their website is http://juliusbridal.com/; you can also find them on ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Julius-Atelier-Couture.
Good luck on finding that perfect dress! If you have any questions or need more suggestions, please email me- jennifer@idoweddingsTn.com