Today I’m so pleased to introduce you to Jennifer Bass of I Do Weddings.  

Photo Credit: I Do Weddings

Jennifer and her team are available for not only planning but all aspect of your wedding day.  Today Jennifer is sharing advice on how to save money on your wedding dress:  

The Dress
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… Let’s talk dress shopping!
All of the major stores will have clearance gowns. To save some cash, hit those racks first. Also, here in Middle TN, there are several consignment shops that sell consigned & discontinued gowns! (Remember, 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. You can find one brand new with tags for an excellent price. Just because it came from craigslist/ebay, that does not mean you are always buying a dress that has been worn.

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://shop.ebay.com/gowns_for_u/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg where you can find your dress for under $100!

(the following photos care of Julius Bridal)

Thanks so much for the money saving tips Jennifer!!  For more great tips like these, be sure to check out the “I Do Weddings” blog!