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It’s a massive part of your eco-conscious lifestyle, plus it saves money.
While celebrities are opting for at least two or three dresses per wedding, women all over the world are reconsidering rental gowns. It’s cheaper, gives you more plentiful options, and, perhaps most importantly, it’s part of eco-conscious living. You are going to hear a lot of opinions about your big day, but what matters is how you feel. With that in mind, let’s see all the upsides of renting a wedding dress.
Weddings are a billion-dollar industry, and the dresses are the real moneymakers. While there’s no denying that every woman deserves to be a princess for a day, breaking the bank and spending tens, or even hundreds of dollars on one gown is excessive, and it feeds the consumerism narrative. Surely by now, we’ve learned that the same celebrities, who have two or three gowns per wedding, make deals with designers, often not paying a cent. No one should judge you if you decide to buy a dress, but after all, it’s a ceremony; the real-life starts after you say “I do.”
Buying a wedding dress and eco-friendly living life don’t belong together. After all, it’s just a dress: you can get your Disney moment with a beautifully done hairstyle and proper makeup. But what most women tend to overlook is that renting gives you more choices than buying. You can get a vintage Chanel or classic Vera Wang for a reasonable amount, certainly less than if you bought a dress in a store.
The burning question is fitting. Some rental services will have your alterations priced into the rental of the gown, and you will not have any additional charges. The dresses are impeccable, clean, and no, there’s no way to tell whether you rented or bought it. You would face the same dilemmas as you would if you were buying the dress: from ordering online and sending your measurements to additional costs for all the details that make a wedding dress. Ideally, you’ll be able to try on the dress you chose before the big day, so the first step is to check out the offer in your city. Maybe you’ll find a hidden gem in a small store, just around the corner.
The common misconception is that when you’re renting a dress, you won’t get a never-before-seen gown. That’s true, but unless you have a designer on speed dial, there are only several styles in stores, and you will still wear something someone already wore. You are unique in your way, and the dress is the icing on the cake. By picking unique, handmade accessories and jewelry, you can create a whole look that will represent you.
While deciding to buy a wedding dress, even if it’s pricey, is what most brides want at the beginning, let’s get practical. Where will you store it? What are the chances that your daughter or a niece will want to wear that dress? And wouldn’t that be a second-hand dress to them, just as rental ones are for you now?
The downsides of renting include missing out on the shopping experience, and additional expenses if the dress gets damaged. But if you can find a rental option that fits like a glove, there’s no reason not to go for it. You’ll be praised for your sustainable choice, and you will save money for something more meaningful.
When it comes to shoe shopping, it’s okay to buy, as long as you’re not sticking blindly to wedding shoes. Instead, pick modern and wearable ballet pumps with block heels or strappy sandals in silver or gold. You can find incredible choices on ThredUp, or get a pair of investment heels. Similarly, the jewelry shouldn’t be a one day deal: pick classic pieces that you’ll be able to wear all the time.
A dress, just like a wedding, has a ceremonial meaning. The real deal is the marriage, and that’s what really counts.