Unearthing Bargain Bridesmaid Attire in England



Posted: Wednesday, December 24, 2008

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Hunting down attractive and affordable bridesmaid dresses in UK bridal salons is hard. Why? Because the bridal salons in the UK hike up the prices for major profit margins simply because they can. Well, start saying no and read on for a list of the best places to find bridesmaid dresses for much less.

eBay Auction Site

Instead of buying designer bridesmaid dresses in UK shops, why not try eBay? A number of Chinese dress manufacturers have started making and selling their dresses online - often designing close to perfect replicas of the dresses for a fraction of the price. In fact, many of these factories are the same ones where the designer originals are made.

Of course, like anything you buy on eBay, you need to be careful about what you purchase. Typically, a dressmaker with a long history of positive feedback is usually a safe bet. And remember to give yourself leeway in case your 20 GBP bridesmaid dress turns out to be a dud.

Buy Direct from the Manufacturer

Buying a bridesmaid dress from a bridal salon means you and other customers have to pay for their overhead costs and profit margins. Instead, why not purchase your dresses directly from UK manufacturers and skip the middle man all together?

Companies like BridesmaidDirect (+44(0)1935 413656 ) connect you directly to dressmakers in the UK who will make your dress exactly to your measurements and often for about 50% less than factory dresses. The shipping is cheaper, the overhead is cheaper and your wait to get the dress is often shorter.

Have it Tailor Made

Like going directly to a manufacturer, having a dress custom made by a tailor can be a great and even affordable option. It may seem expensive, but it's actually cheaper than you might have been led to believe and often costs considerably less than a factory made dress. For example, a basic Dessy dress will usually cost each bridesmaid approximately 140 GBP for the dress and roughly 70 GBP for the alterations.

When you use a tailor, you can expect to pay anywhere from 9 to 30 GBP for the fabric that you choose and then an average of 50 to 70 GBP to have the dresses actually created. Not only is it cheaper, but you'll also get a dress that's made to your design and created just for you.

Shop on the High Street

Who says that you have to buy your bridesmaid dresses at a bridal salon or from a bridesmaid dress manufacturer? More and more wedding parties are opting to purchase their bridesmaid dresses in UK high street shops.

One day of shopping, hitting the major shops, and you'll likely find an off-the-rack dress that's available in a range of sizes and for a fraction of the price. Happy hunting.

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