Finding a wedding dress is a top priority for every bride. There are many ways to purchase the right dress — retail websites, consignment stores, and of course, traditional bridal shops, but do you know renting a wedding dress is now a new trend?
“I didn't want to bother with purchasing a wedding dress and get it tailored, so I was looking for a rental shop. After going through a number of shops, I was so discouraged at one point and tried to buy. I was so happy to find my rental dress.” said Yvonne W., a customer of AT ROMANCE Bridal.
From August 2017 to August 2019, 53% of AT ROMANCE brides rented wedding dresses for wedding, city hall ceremony, or wedding photography. 32% of brides purchased designer wedding dresses, and the rest of 15% customized and designed their own gowns.
How do you know if renting is the right decision? Let’s break down the pros and cons of renting versus buying a dress.
Renting
Pros:
- Manageable costs at a fraction of the retail prices.
- The money saved could go towards a romantic and memorable honeymoon.
- Hassle-free! No need to take care of the dress (dry cleaning, and the preservation afterward), cleaning is included.
- Complimentary alteration.
- No need to make room in your closet for a large garment.
- Different dress options will be available for engagement photos and on your wedding day.
- Flexibility in sizes with tailored fittings.
- Great variety of styles and selections.
- The opportunity to bring your bridal party to shop for your wedding dress instead of buying one online.
Cons:
- Inventory is built around the most updated trends and popular demands of our clients, so we might not offer as many selections as compared to traditional wedding venues.
- The dresses provide for rental might not be brand new; however, we strive to ensure that they are in impeccable condition before they are delivered to customers. Some wear and tear are normal.
- Customers are required to care for the garment as per the details in the rental agreement.
Buying
Pros:
- The wedding dress will be a symbolic keepsake of personal significance that you can keep forever.
- The dress can be passed on to the next generation as an heirloom.
- You will receive exact fittings with alterations.
- As your personal property, you can care for the dress as you please.
Cons:
- Wedding dresses are expensive for a few hours of wear.
- There are extra expenses for dry cleaning, alterations, and preservation.
- A large garment will take up space at home (forever in the closet).
- The next generation might not consider your heirloom to be in trend anymore (material, style, color, etc).
AT ROMANCE Bridal is here to offer you the option of renting a wedding dress that you will absolutely love! Our mission is to provide brides-to-be the option of renting fabulous wedding and evening gowns in the most cost-effective and convenient way possible.
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