Where Not to Get a Wedding Dress

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Where Not to Get a Wedding Dress
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All brides know the importance of keeping costs
down when it comes to the big day. There are
areas where youll need to stretch your dollar in
order to stay on budget. Flowers, accessories,
linens, and even catering can all be managed and
shifted to fit your wallet in one way or another.
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On the flip side, there are also certain areas
where skimping and penny-pinching might not be
the best way to go. One such area is your actual
wedding dress. Sometimes the lowest price doesnt
always mean the best bargain.
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Getting a hugely discounted dress could wind up
ruining your day or even cost you more than if
you actually just bought the dress without the
bargain.
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There are several scenarios in which you might
want to avoid making the purchase. Below are some
of the highlights. Just remember if its too
good to be true, then it probably is.
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Buying off Etsy Without ResearchEtsy is crafting
heaven. You can go on the site and find anything
you want. Earrings made from stones mined near a
volcano? The site has that. There is also a
plethora of wedding-related items on the site to
fit your needs and budget.
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One of the more unique sections on the site comes
in the form of wedding dresses. You can find a
huge number of dresses on the site. They range
from handmade locally, to beautiful gowns all the
way from Paris and Japan.
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Unfortunately this is where it gets a little
dicey. What you see in the picture is more often
than not a fake. It might look similar to the
dress you get in the mail, but it wont be the
same. It will probably not fit you that well
either.
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Like Pinterest, the photos arent exactly what
you might end up with. The dresses from other
countries are made in mass quantities and when it
arrives, you might be a little shocked to find
that it either chokes you or falls off of you.
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Sure, that dress may half the price as the one
you found in the store, but shopping on Etsy for
your wedding dress is a huge risk. Visiting a
boutique, such as LaBella Bridal Boutique in
Occoquan, Virginia, is a much better option.
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Buying a MistakeWeve all been there. You see a
clearance or damaged rack and its almost a
knee-jerk reaction to dig around to find out if
there are any good deals. A small stain can
always be removed, and a tear in a shoe can be
hidden by jeans.
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These are simple mistakes and shouldnt hold you
back from making a purchase. But what about
making a large purchase? Buying a wedding dress
with a large tear, bad sewing, or a stain could
be a dangerous move.
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If you have someone in your family who works on
dresses, or know how to repair, then it probably
isnt such a bad thing. Otherwise you might end
up spending a lot of money to have the dress
fixed.
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Dresses, unlike other items of clothing, need to
be incredibly specific when it comes to the
wearer. If a dress isnt right to begin with, it
may take a lot of time and money to get it to the
perfect point.
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Removing stains from a dress may also be
dangerous unless a professional is dealing with
it. Buying a mistake might seem logical for your
wallet, but consider who you have in your corner
and how much time and money you can devote to the
repair.
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Buying From the UnknownAs mentioned, buying from
a reputable dealer like LaBella Bridal Boutique
in Occoquan, Virginia is advisable. While looking
for the best deal, you can often find deals that
are too good to be true.
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These are the sort of deals that youll need to
avoid at all cost. Shady boutiques or stores can
leave you with an ill-fitting dress and nothing
else. There have been stories of brides
purchasing expensive dresses and being unable to
contact the maker, shop, or
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anyone else in order to have the dress sewn or
return it due to it being a mistake. The key to
finding the right dress for you and avoiding the
so-called snake oil shops is by doing the
appropriate legwork.
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Research different shops in your area and read
the reviews provided. If the reviews are mostly
negative, it might be time to step back. Another
powerful way to find the best shop to fit your
needs is by asking around to friends and family
members.
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They may have bought a dress from a great store
or know someone who did. Either way, getting a
solid review from someone you actually know is
much better than taking a chance on a bad
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