Finding a Used Wedding Dress
Note: Please do not post requests for buying or selling specific dresses here. Ebay, craigslist and freecycle are good sites in which to post that information.
Thrift Stores Or Clearance Sections
Goodwill and Salvation Army often carry wedding dresses. Also, ask the local wedding places if they have any dresses on clearance. That's how I found mine for $100 at a wedding place and with alterations I needed, I only spent 350.00 but I also bought a veil and had my dress bustled in the back. Check your local papers too.Good luck
By imaqt1962
Rent It!
How about renting one, We think we need it forever but we really don't. I would look at second hand stores or goodwill. Do you have a friend who could embellish one if you find one that looks too plain? Good luck!By Angelique Farmer
Ebay
I would recommend looking at ebay if you are able to... you can find just about anything on there... and you decide how much you want to pay!! I love it :)By Natalie
Ebay Want It Now Ad
ebay has a "want it now" department where you can post an ad for the wedding dress. If someone lists a dress in the size and color you want, they will e-mail you and let you know.Worth a try? Good luck!
You could also run an ad in a local newspaper or check with your local consignment shop.
By Mary
Thrift Stores
I would check your local thrift shops. I have one in my area that has a whole room of prom gowns, wedding dresses and other formal dresses even for the mother of the bride. It also has several accessories that you can use like veils, gloves, etc. Maybe your area has one like that. If not, I would check listings in my local paper. Sometimes there are ads for them. Another place to try would be a Freecycle group in your area. You can ask for exactly what you want and if there is any member who has what you want, it is absolutely free! Good luck!By maggiemay
Goodwill
I can't say enough about purchasing used clothing at your local Goodwill Stores. They are very reasonable and usually are in great condition. Connie from BallwinBy Connie
Salvation Army
Yes go to the Salvation Army where the upper class people are that way you can still get it for a steal an quality you pay no more than 20 dollars for it an its proberly worth a thousandBy tashawomans33
UsedWeddingDresses.com
Also look in the classified ads of your local newspaperBy ladygreene
RE: Finding a Used Wedding Dress
Since you're on such a tight budget, the Fairytale Dreams Program offers free wedding and prom gowns to women and girls who coudln't otherwise afford one for their special day.By Fairytale Dreams Program
Craigslist
Lots of people suggested going to Goodwill or ebay and I have one more suggestion - craigslist! I have been looking for a dress for my upcoming wedding and lots of people in CA post their dresses on http://www.craigslist.com. I don't know if craigslist is popular in SC. The great part is the seller usually lives close enough to you that you can see the dress and try it on before buying it.By Aja
Consignment Stores
No one has mentioned here that you can buy them at clothing consignment stores. My daughter bought her's there for $125.00. It's full length, very long train with lace sleeves, such detail. Just look in your yellow pages for consigment clothing and even drive to towns around your area if you need to searching. It's worth it to save that extra money. Most the time they have a section or rack geared just for the wedding needs from dresses to veils, gloves etc. Most people who needed money fast sold them already to the consigment stores or have them there and get there 50% take when sold. Some of those stores even offer time payment plans so you can pay it off little by little if you are hurting for forking out your total money right then. And when you are finished with your dress on your special day, just resell it back to the consignment store. You will not get your full amount back you had to pay for it but you will have some money in your hand. Most often, the dress stays in the closet for years, never worn for any occassion. Besides, you'll have your photos to show of your beautiful day.Trust In God
I can't seem to find a dress. I just started looking. I'm getting married in 3 months. I just know God will provide.By Khamille
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