Sunday, September 1, 2013

Where To Buy A Flower Girl Dress For Less

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.

Another option to save money is to check at discount stores. While the options available may not be as fancy as required for the occasion, it can always be altered with bows, ribbons or other items to make it special and unique. Even if alterations are required to make it fir great these costs will often be considerably less than buying from a boutique.

Contacting a local store that accepts children's clothing on consignment is another great way to help cut costs. If they do not immediately have anything, ask them to get in touch if something comes in that fits what is required. These types of shops are known to accept only clothing that is in tip top condition, and offer it for sale for prices that are less than the original cost.

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.

Some websites are dedicated to acquiring and selling used, and sometimes new, wedding supplies and apparel. There is the possibility of significant savings. The selection at one of these sites varies, but it is worth checking back on a regular basis to see what has become available.

By starting as early as able, saving money on an item like this is a distinct possibility. Keep in mind that starting too early can mean that the girl will outgrow the dress by the wedding date. There are several options when looking to buy a flower girl dress for less, all of which can cost far less than expected, yet not appear that way.




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