Category Archives: Second Hand Wedding Dresses

  One of the most exciting aspects of wedding planning for a bride is looking for and eventually finding the dream dress. There are many in the industry who would like you to believe that a dream wedding dress has to cost a fortune but more and more future brides are discovering that this is not necessarily the case. Second-hand or ‘pre-loved’ wedding dresses have always been a great way of saving money and in these worrying times it is this area of the wedding market which is currently experiencing unprecedented growth, with some charity shops creating their own dedicated departments.   Benefits The advantages of opting for ‘second-hand’ are obvious once you stop to think about it. Not only is there a significant cost saving but you’ll also be helping the environment too. A little known fact is that many dresses sold as ‘second-hand’ are have actually never been worn. Some manufacturers and retailers regularly dispose of their overstocks through these channels and sometimes brides have been a little optimistic when buying a size too small well in advance of the wedding date. Often they are left with a dress that they cannot wear and have had too long … Continue reading →