Pre-owned and sample wedding dresses offer designer quality at 40-70% off retail prices. Many dresses are worn once or never worn at all. Sample sales at bridal boutiques provide end-of-season discounts on current styles. This is one of the easiest ways to save £500-1000 without compromising on your dream dress.
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Bridal boutiques hold sample sales to clear floor models, typically offering 30-70% off retail prices. Trunk shows bring in new collections and often include designer meet-and-greets plus discounts on orders placed during the event. Sign up for email lists from boutiques you like. Be prepared to buy off-the-rack at sample sales (alterations can perfect the fit later). Best times: January, July, and November.
Unless the groom and groomsmen will wear the suits again, renting is more practical and costs 60-70% less than buying. Modern rental services offer designer suits with home try-on options. Everyone gets a perfectly fitted, current style without the storage hassle. If buying, choose versatile navy or charcoal suits that can be worn for other occasions, making the investment worthwhile.
Wedding dresses take 4-6 months to arrive, plus you need 2-3 months for alterations. Order 8-10 months out to avoid rush fees. Schedule final fitting 2-3 weeks before the wedding, and pick up dress 1 week before to allow for emergency adjustments.
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