Wedding articles/How to Save Money on Your Wedding Gown

Your special day is approaching; the one that you've dreamed as a young girl up until now. This precious time unfortunately can be quite expensive but a smart bride can look like a princess for an affordable cost.
1It is very easy to get swept up in the preparation of a wedding. Decorations, cake, invitations, music, are just a sampling of the excitement. Your head can be in the clouds but keep your feet on the ground. You don't want to be in debt for years because you splurged excessively on your wedding. 
Step2 A wedding dress is one of the highlights of the day and will be remembered for life captured in the wedding portfolio so you want the wedding gown to be especially breathtaking. The good news is that you can have glamour and for a fraction of the retail price. 

Wedding gowns are that sell for $3500 originally may be offered for a few hundred dollars. Keep your eye on craigslist.com, ebay and other local publishings. 
Step3Include your friends and family in the search. Many moms, aunts, cousins, sisters, or friends may have saved their gown and may be honored to lend or possibly give it to you. 
Step4Another venue is yearly clearance sales. As the designers make room for next seasons designs, they clear out their stock for unbelievable prices. 
Step5Stores such as David's Bridal offer a wide selection of bridal gowns and their prices are reasonable. 
Step6If you live close to a large metropolitan area such as Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York, you are privy to the garment district. Those who have been there treasure the shopping experience where you can find designer clothing for pennies on the dollar. 
Step7Enjoy your shopping, and check back for upcoming articles on other wedding money saving tips!