A Guide to Help You Find Budget Friendly Bridesmaid Dresses

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Bridesmaid dresses can get very expensive, and then there are always alterations to worry about. All this can add up to a good $500. It is also known that the bridesmaids are expected to buy their own dresses, so it is important that you are considerate of your girls, and make it easier and cheaper for them to get a dress that is also beautiful at the same time. People might think that finding bridesmaid dresses that are affordable dresses is not an easy job, but that is just a misconception. There are a lot of ways for you to find cheap bridesmaid dresses that are also very pretty.

  1. Think outside the box

A dress is just a dress at the end of the day, and it doesn’t necessarily need to be JUST a bridesmaid’s dress. You can look at normal retail stores at the mall, that also stock on dresses which will help your bridesmaids find the dresses they like and are cheap. And the dress will also be recyclable meaning they will be able to wear it again, unlike the typical glossy and sparkly bridesmaid dresses.

  1. Talk to your bridesmaids

This is a very important task, that you sit down and talk to your girls one by one about their budget and what they are comfortable to spend. Because for them, the dress won’t be the only expense, they will also have to get alterations done, and then worry about shoes, hair and make up. This will be a thoughtful gesture, and will make things easier for your friends.

  1. Off the rack

There are options to buy bridesmaid dresses that are off the rack, just like you can do with wedding dresses. As long as you know exactly the type of dress you want, you can call around different stores, and they might be more than happy to work with you. With dresses that are off the rack, chances are there might be fitting problems so make sure you do the necessary calculations to see if it is actually worth it. This is how people end up finding plus size bridesmaid dresses as well.

  1. Already owned dresses

If budget is such a huge issue, you can think of letting your bridesmaids something they already have in their wardrobes. If you have a theme, you can end up with varying shades of the same colour. And if you want to take the easier way out, black is something everyone will have in their closets, so you can always go with a classic little black dress which will literally cost nothing.

During chaotic wedding days, it is easy to forget about your bridesmaid’s feelings and their spending powers. So you need to be very careful about this, and remind yourself that you chose these bridesmaids because they are one of the closest people to your heart which is why you need to be considerate of their feelings as well.

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Melissa Thompson

Melissa is a mother of 2, lives in Utah, and writes for a multitude of sites. She is currently the EIC of HarcourtHealth.com and writes about health, wellness, and business topics.