Thursday, April 16, 2009

The Smart & Saavy Bride, part 1

Featured above: Edd & Wendy's wedding (Arlington, WA)

I came across a helpful article from a website called BravoBride.com and wanted to share it with my blog readers. I am breaking this article down over five postings. Here's the first of five:

Wedding Attire


* Most of the big bridal shops have huge sales once a year, which are typically held at hotels or other venues like wedding shows. Look in your local paper or ask a wedding planner to find out what time of the year the sales are held.

* Think about looking in unconventional places to buy bridesmaids gowns. Go shopping for them during prom season and after New Years Eve at department stores or online. A bridesmaid's gown doesn't have to come from a bridal shop.

* Many menswear shops will let your groom rent his tuxedo for free or provide a discount if his groomsmen rent their tuxes there.

* Tiffani's tip: Try online auctions & sites including ebay & Craigslist. Most people who are re-selling their items have kept them in very good shape so that they can resell!

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