Searching for a Wedding Dress

Whether you know exactly the gown you want or are just starting your search, we can help you find your dream dress.  For Less.

Brides who know the dress they want can use our search box to zero in on their exact gown.  Or if you are just browsing, you can view the Dresses We Love to get a sense of the wedding dress style you might like.

When you find a dress you’d like to purchase, here is what we recommend:

1. Know the gown’s retail price. Go to the designer’s website, online wedding retailers, or to your local store to see the gown’s price. Researching the price will help ensure you know its true value and will help you negotiate the amount for which you purchase it.
2. Ask questions.  Ask the seller for a complete, clear and full disclosure of the condition of the gown.  And ask her to provide it in writing/an email and to provide images if necessary.
3. Confirm that the gown is authentic to the designer and not a copy. A certificate of authenticity, a photo of the label, or an indication on a store receipt are all ways to confirm this.
4. If the seller has indicated she has a receipt – ask to see it.
5. If any information is missing from the listing (year purchased, preservation method, etc) – ask the seller to give you that information.
6. Protect yourself during the money exchange.  Paypal and Escrow.com both offer protection for buyers and sellers.  Paypal offers protection for the actual money exchange Escrow.com offers protection for the money exchange and the actual transaction (that the item is shipped/ is as described).  While these are the two safest services, we believe escrow.com offers better protection for buyers and is the service we recommend. Read why.

Ultimately, it comes down to trusting your instincts, being smart, and protecting yourself whenever and whatever you buy online.