The main benefit of buying preloved bridal is obviously saving money if you are on a budget. Designer dresses can be a large proportion of your total budget so buying preloved is a fantastic way to save money. Many people advertise dresses on www.whitedressuk.co.uk that are brand new, never been worn, and are priced at a fraction of their original cost. Unfortunately, as soon as you take a dress out of a bridal boutique it is classed as second hand, therefore this has to be reflected in the price.
You can obtain an absolute bargain if you buy second hand. People don’t have anywhere to store their wedding dress after the ceremony so are sometimes desperate to sell it. This is, of course, passed on to the next bride. It’s advisable to try on different styles of dress in a wedding boutique to determine exactly what style you wish to search for. If you then find your preloved perfect dress, a seamstress is your best friend as more often than not, the dress will need fitting to you.
Check if the dress has been professionally cleaned and if not, the price should reflect this. Also, determine any refund policy in case you change your mind. A drawback to buying preloved would be the dress may have faults which you then need to pay to be fixed. Some dresses may need dry cleaning if not already done so.
You will almost certainly need a seamstress if you haven’t already tried the dress on. Some people buy dresses that aren’t local to them so will need to pay for shipping costs.
However, I definitely feel that there will be an increase in people buying and selling preloved wedding dresses. Not only are you saving money in most circumstances, but it is more beneficial for the environment and sustainability.
Helen McMorine, White Dress UK
