own or rent?
@kenchiprincess (5296)
Philippines
August 22, 2008 1:36pm CST
hi ladies, when u plan to marry would you rather own your bridal gown or would you rather have it rented? for practicality... LOL.
i know the wedding day is the day that most girls dreamed of. me too i want my wedding day to memorable and special. but would you spend too much on your bridal gown? i know a lot of bridal shops that rent gowns fro first time users. you choose your own gown and they will cater to what you like and the measurement will be based our your body but the thing is it is rented and it is not as costly as owning it. would you or would you not?
6 responses
@Galena (9110)
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22 Aug 08
I have bought mine.
that way it can be perfectly fitted to my waist (I waist train with corsets, so my waist is much smaller than my hips and bust) and then get to keep it.
okay it will be just taking up space, but I love the thought that I'll be able to take it out and remember.
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@GloomCookieLex (6073)
• United States
23 Aug 08
Was it hard getting it fitted? It was absolutely horrible for me and it still didn't look right in the end. I was so upset.
@GloomCookieLex (6073)
• United States
23 Aug 08
In this day and age, it's really just a personal choice. It's very easy to find personal seamstresses, discount websites, second-hand stores, charity shops or just getting it off the rack from a past season. It's not hard to find a nice dress for very cheap. My dress was only $200 from ebay.
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@kenchiprincess (5296)
• Philippines
25 Aug 08
i agree, it is a personal choice. thanks for posting and happy my lotting!!!
@basicblack001 (43)
• Philippines
23 Aug 08
Hello there princess, since I am getting married soon too, I've decided to have my own bridal gown tailored for me and have the gowns of my secondary sponsors rented out (I've consulted them of course and they said that it's okay since they have a lot of gowns from other weddings with nowhere to wear anyway).
My planned wedding is just a simple one with close relatives and close friends, the most is 15-20 people. Simple, but solemn, but with good photographs of course...since it is going to be one of my cherished memories along with my gown. :)
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
23 Aug 08
I think that a wedding gown can cost lots of money and it will only be worn once. If I got married I think that I would buy a second hand gown from one of the adverts in my local newspaper. If I couldn't get one in that way I would hire a gown from a shop. Then I could have the gown of my dreams at a moderate cost. Then after my wedding this gown could go back to the shop. My wedding photos would be keeps not my gown. If I bought a second hand one I would sell it on again.
@OConnell87 (1042)
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22 Aug 08
no i dont think it would feel the same or special as having your own dress that you can then keep as a physical memory of your special day, and could be passed down through generations. Also i wouldn't want to think that someone else has been wearing the same dress as me, i would like it to be totally unique
@kenchiprincess (5296)
• Philippines
23 Aug 08
i am really buying in your idea. thanks for the post!!! Have a great weekend....
@chellymarz (408)
• Philippines
23 Aug 08
when i got married, i designed my own gown have my aunt made it for me. she works in one of the bridal shop, so she is an expert in making gowns. its more cheaper than renting. if you are planning to have your gown made, just let me know, ill help you with it.
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@kenchiprincess (5296)
• Philippines
23 Aug 08
hi friend, great to hear that. i'll seek for your help when the right time comes. :) thanks for the post and hope you have a great weekend!!!! happy mylotting.
