Women who’ve dreamed of the classic storybook wedding since they were in pigtails know exactly what they want in a wedding dress: a princess’s gown, with a sweeping train, cathedral veil, gloves, glittering jewels, and a tiara. But little girls in pigtails didn’t have budgets to worry about, and when it comes time for her to marry, that fairy-tale costume could cost the same as a down payment on a dream house.
So Cinderella has a decision to make: does she go for broke and order couture, or stay within her means and buy off the rack? Stepsisters around the world want to know.
Made for you: Custom-made creations can cost anywhere from $1,000 for a simple wedding dress to five figures for full-on dazzle. The obvious advantage to going the made-to-order route is perfect form and fit. With meticulous measurements, a skilled designer will create a gown that fits every curve, crease, and unique shape of your body, resulting in a dress you were truly born to wear. Then there’s individuality–no other bride will ever wear a dress that looks and fits exactly like yours. You’ll start your working relationship with a consultation, where you can bring your ideas and wishes to the design table. After you’ve agreed on the style, fabrics, color, and trimmings, you’ll return again and again for fittings that will tweak the dress until it becomes an extension of your body. Finally, your wedding dress will reflect the highest quality of materials and workmanship. It’ll truly be a work of art, composed just for you.
Made for the masses: Before you grit your teeth and take out the checkbook, consider this: That exceptional example of couture craft will likely spend the rest of its existence in a garment bag at the back of the closet. If that’s fine with you, as long as you elicit gasps of awe and amazement, then by all means buy made-to-measure. If the idea of spending two months’ mortgage for a half-hour of fame goes against every sensibility, the bridal salon or department store is for you. You’ll save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. The downside is that your wedding dress won’t be an original, won’t have as many design options, will likely need alterations (and still won’t have the fits-like-a-glove feel of a custom gown), and won’t have the same high level of craftsmanship. In addition, you may spend many afternoons shopping and trying on dresses; conversely, you may find a dress you love on the first try. Try it, buy it, end of story.
AnyWeddingDress Option: Now imagine having a Made For You Wedding Dress for between $250.00 and $500.00 which is hand made to your exact measurements. And the entire process will actually save you time allowing you to focus on other aspects of your wedding. Simply send us a picture of your dream wedding dress and our designers will provide a quote depending on the style and details. Simple right!
Ultimately, it comes down to what you truly want. There’s no value judgment here being a diva for a day is well within your rights, and so is staying more on the sensible side. Either way, you can find a dress to suit your fancy, and your pocketbook.
