Can You Afford Bespoke Wedding Gowns?

If you're considering looking at the commissioning of bespoke wedding gowns for you and your party on your big day instead of getting something ready-made, it is worth looking into this area in more detail. Too many brides automatically discount the idea because they don’t think they can afford it. The question is, have you ever seriously considered it and explored this as an option?

Sort out your budget first

If you don’t have a budget in place to cover your event, you won’t know whether a couture dress is a reality or not. So, first things first: get the budget organised and focus on how much of that budget can be spent on your dress. Once you have this information, you'll know the confines you have to work within and looking at your options will be made much easier.

Look into the reality of prices for bespoke wedding gowns

Yes you can certainly spend thousands of pounds on these dresses, but similarly there are much cheaper and more affordable options too. The trick is not to stop at the first designer that creates those bespoke wedding gowns. There are lots of possibilities out there and one of them might just be in your price range, so why not explore in more detail to see what you can find? There is no harm in asking and you might be surprised at some of the answers you get in return.

Compare this option to an off the shelf alternative

This is equally as important as the two steps given above. It makes sense to consider the pros and cons of getting a couture option as well as the pros and cons of something that has already been designed and made for you to try on. Once you have all the information in front of you, you can consider which route you want to go. Many brides choose the bespoke option, and the unique nature of their dress means they can enjoy it all the more knowing that nobody else in the world will ever have one quite like it.

As you can see it is worth working your way through these steps so you can see whether creating your own dress is a real option. Some brides are surprised to find their budget will stretch to it, and end up truly wearing the dress of their dreams. Before you think it can't be done, do some research, make some calls, look through some books and online and, in the end, you too could be one of those lucky brides.

Looking for couture wedding gowns? Tatiana Porembova is one of the leading designers of bespoke wedding gowns in London and her work spans a range of styles and influences. Based in Richmond, she creates beautiful bespoke bridal gowns and bridesmaids outfits to provide the perfect garments for the perfect day.

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