A wedding dress is one of the most important decisions to make when planning a wedding. It is also one of the most expensive details.

Bridal shops are often the most expensive option, yet they are the first place most soon to be brides look as they try and find their dream wedding gown. However there are other options.
If you are planning a wedding on a budget there are many different ways you can find a cheap but beautiful strapless formal dress. Here are a few great ways you can save:
*Purchase Pre-Owned
Pre-owned can mean two things. It may mean a bride has already owned the dress and for whatever reason has decided to sell, but it could also mean new and a bride never wore the dress.
Not all brides are open to the idea as some feel it might be bad luck to wear a cocktail dress where the marriage either ended up in divorce or never took place, however if this is not bothersome, purchasing a pre-owned dress is a good way to save.
*Wear a Family Member's Gown
A wonderful way to save which can start a family tradition is to wear a family member's gown. If your mother, grandmother or other special female relative in your family has a ball gown they are likely to be honored if you wore it. The sentimental value of wearing a family heirloom is priceless.
*Comparison Shop on the Internet
Shopping online is another great way to find a cheap but beautiful wedding dress. A cheap purple cocktail dress for 2012 may a good choice. Not only can you search for pre-owned dresses, but if you have your heart set on a specific dress or designer, you can comparison shop different places to find the best deal for your dream wedding gown. While this isn't the cheapest option, it can help bring down costs.

There are many ways to find a cheap but beautiful wedding dress. The biggest drawback is you can't usually custom order your size, however even if the dress doesn't fit, but is within range of your dress size, the gown can usually be altered by a good seamstress. The best way to save money is to explore options and then compare to see if the dresses you find are what you're looking for, if so, you can save a nice amount of money.














