By Debra Cooley


Weddings are very special occasions, and while every bride wants the day to be perfect, many face financial constraints. Buying a flower girl dress for less than retail is an easy way to save money. There are lots of beautiful dresses available, but there is no reason to spend hundreds of dollars on something that can be obtained for far less, and still look as though it broke the bank.

Some shops will offer a discount on the flower girl dress if the bride and her bridesmaids purchase their dresses from them. This can be a good place to start. Although some shops may not offer this option, they all want the business, and losing a sale of several dresses over discounting the price of the flower girl dress is not good business. Approach the salesperson, or even the owner of the shop and ask if they would be willing to do this.

Many fabric stores have a beautiful selection of fabrics that are wedding specific. Explore the possibility of having a seamstress make the garment from scratch; this can save a significant amount of money. It also offers the flexibility of choosing custom fabrics and designs that may not be available elsewhere. The options available when choosing this route are endless. Also, having it handmade means that if alterations are required closer to the big date, they can be done by the person who made the dress.

Checking discount stores in the area might turn up a great find as well. Even if an item is found that is not exactly what the bride has pictured, it can be dressed up with some lace or other adornments. Considerable money can be saved, even if it needs to be altered to fit perfectly.

Contacting consignment stores may turn up a great find as well. This type of shop usually only accepts items that are in great, if not excellent shape, without stains, rips or other damage, and sell them to their customers at far less than what they would have originally cost. If nothing is immediately available, ask the staff to call if something comes in.

Looking online for websites in the area that sell used items is also a good way to find less expensive dresses. Most people post pictures of what they have for sale, and if it is a local buy and sell website, the items can be viewed in person before purchase. If it is not a local website, ensure that they have a refund policy if it turns out that the dress does not fit or if there is something wrong with it.

There are a variety of websites that are buy and sell directories specifically for wedding apparel and supplies. These may include new or previously owned items that are in a saleable condition. This can be a successful way of finding quality items at a lower price.

Buying a flower girl dress for less is sometimes easier than thought. There are many resources available for the frugal bride to find bargains and save money on her wedding. Starting early usually returns the best results, although starting too early can result in a gown that the flower girl has outgrown by the big day.




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