Lose the Trimmings
Choosing a classic gown without embellishments may lower the price tag significantly (often by up to 25 per cent). Alternatively, opt out of some of the ornamentation. Get all that gorgeous lace and beading on the bodice, but eliminate the lace and embelishment on the hemline, waistline, train or sleeves to save.
Ask whether alterations are included in the cost of the dress. Generally these services are not, so making special changes to designer gowns, such as altering the shape of the neckline or a sleeve, can be costly.
Go Simple
Keep your budget balanced by choosing a simple silhouette. The more fabric it takes to make a gown, the more it costs. A ball gown made with metres and metres of taffeta or organza can cost more than twice as much as a sheath in the same fabric.
Shop at Sample Sales
Winter and summer are the times of the year you can get lucky and get great savings at a bridal shop sample sale. At these events, buyers attempt to get rid of inventory and may cut prices by as much as 80 per cent. You need to factor in dry cleaning and alteration costs though, since these gowns (used as try-on models) are usually sold Also, women who fit into a size 8-10 gown will have the best luck as most samples are made around that size.
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