How are we in February already?! Unbelievable, but it`s great to be back here with you :) My sincerest apologies for missing my post on January 15th, loves. On Friday, January 13th, I began my relocation from Washington, DC to Northern Virginia, and it was a terrible weekend of sorts! Absolutely everything that could`ve gone wrong did go wrong, and NOW I am a firm believer that Friday the 13th`s are all bad/cursed :( Through all of the madness, I didn`t have my act together by Sunday the 15th, but your girl is back! Now, on to the juice!
Have you ever been watching TV or reading a magazine and come across an ad for something you felt was so entirely simple, it was ridiculous to even think it would be a successful business venture -- but surprisingly, it catches on exponentially? Well, I`m not so sure if the idea I`m about to present to you will cause a similar tidal wave of popularity, but it is one I definitely feel is worth mentioning:
Wedding gowns --
FOR *RENT* !
The iconic wedding gown is often said to be THE most important dress of a lifetime, and for many Brides, the gown is the first wedding purchase they make to get it all into perspective. Wedding gowns come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and *PRiCE POiNTS*.
To some, the idea of renting a Bridal gown is absolutely preposterous. To others, they may welcome the idea, as renting may provide them an opportunity to wear an expensive dream gown for a price that is more comfortable for their budget! As a planner, it is my job to remain biased, but I can definitely see strong arguments for both sides.
To determine if renting is the right option for you, you first need to weigh which aspects of a wedding gown are most important for what you`re looking for. If cost is a major factor, renting could be great for you. However, if you are more concerned with wanting to be the first and the last to wear the dress you marry in, renting probably isn`t the right route.
Here are some pros and cons to renting wedding gowns instead of purchasing them:
*_PROS:*
- Renting a gown is bound to be MORE BUDGET and pocket FRiENDLY !
-- By spending less on the gown, you have more money within your budget to spend on other things, like flowers! - Renting a gown provides you with the opportunity to wear a lavish designer gown and look like a million bucks -- without paying it !
- Renting a gown still gives you the "Say Yes to the Dress" consultation feel with the same quality products -- for LESS !
- Renting a gown is a great option for your bridesmaids too,
especially if you can find multiples of the style you`re looking for !
*_CONS:*
- Renting a gown means that you won`t be the first or the last to wear it
-- But who cares?! Every wedding is different. Even if someone rents the same gown as you do, the odds of them jazzing it up with identical accessories are slim to none. Besides, she`s not YOU! Strut your stuff, girl :)
- Renting a gown means that you won`t get to keep it after your special day to pass along to a family member or a special friend.
-- But think of all the fun you had on your special day, and think of how many other Brides can afford their dream "I Do`s" because of your selfless gesture. It`s like your gown is the gift that keeps on giving! Even though you may not know the individual it`s being rented by, you are still paying it forward.
^^ Did you like how I turned the negatives into positives, too?
Renting a wedding gown is definitely controversial, but it`s YOUR day and YOUR opportunity to make your day whatever you and your significant other want it to be.
Besides, no one will even know you rented your dress -- unless you tell them! ;-)
Besides, no one will even know you rented your dress -- unless you tell them! ;-)
After reading, how do you feel about wedding dress rentals?
Please tell me here!
_Survey:
http://fs23.formsite.com/SequinSoirees/form2/index.htmlIntrigued?
Check out some of these cool wedding dress rental sites below:
- One Night Affair: Designer Gown Rentals
- Alexandria`s Formal Gown Rentals
- Unforgettable Rentals
- Fairy Godmother Gown Rentals
See you on February 15th and I wish you all a lovely Valentine`s Day !
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