A good wedding dress doesn't necessarily have to be the priciest, a clever bride can invariably pay less on a wedding gown but still look perfect.

The key to cutting costs when it comes to bridal dress is to start your shopping early, say when you get engaged. The reason is great gowns which are also reasonably priced. Take time to locate.

Starting your shopping early will provide you with plenty of time to look for numerous options available and also compare prices. When searching for dresses avoid the lure to make your purchase in the first store you visit, be informed that comparison shopping is very important; don't be surprised to find a dress you saw in the first store in a couple other stores all priced differently.

Therefore, be patient and compare prices before you shop. Sometimes you can save greatly by benefiting from the discounts offered by bridal services firms. Just be sure to quote the style number of the gown you want and designer. Discount bridal service will allow you to save up to 30% off the gowns retail price.

Be on the look out for days when bridal shops have trunk shows, in this you can find a variety of designers dresses being offered at discount rates; check your locality for bridal stores too. The ideal months to shop for wedding dresses is January and March, most bridal outlets have wedding dresses from the previous years on clearance and they'll be trying hard to dispose them so that they have room to restock.

You may also save money on wedding dresses by purchasing off the rack or buying the present dress. You're able to save hundreds of dollars by using this approach. Inquire from the store whether they have a stock on clearance at low prices.

Consider borrowing a dress from family members or even a friend if you're not concerned about wearing a used dress. Borrowed wedding dress, especially from closer close relatives just like grandmother or mother can add a touch of sentimentalism to your wedding.

Check around town for resale shops and consignment outlets, numerous stock wedding gowns and some are very new, some are in the store because the original owners had their wedding called off or something like that. Various resale stores receive brand new bridal dresses discontinued or returned due to slight defects.

Thrift stores also receive new bridal clothing. I've found several bridal dresses at Goodwill stores with the price tag still intact.

You may also purchase a wedding dress on the cheap by looking for ones not labeled as wedding dresses. Prom and homecoming months of september and october are often the right time for this, white and ivory formal dresses abound that can serve well as bridal dresses and are usually low priced.