Okay, so, my best friend’s wedding is coming up, and guess what? I’m a bridesmaid! Super exciting, right? But then came the whole bridesmaid dress situation. We all want to look amazing, but spending a fortune on a dress you’ll only wear once? Not so appealing. That’s when I started thinking about renting bridesmaid dresses.
First, I jumped online and started exploring. It’s like a whole new world out there! I found a bunch of websites that let you rent dresses. The most famous one, Rent the Runway, popped up first. They seem to have a ton of options for formal events, so I figured they’d be a good place to start.
Then I came across another one called Birdy Grey. It looked pretty good and has a lot of positive feedback. They had a surprisingly large selection of bridesmaid dresses, and the prices seemed reasonable.
Speaking of prices, I did a little digging into how much these things usually cost. It turns out that the average bridesmaid dress is something like $150! Multiply that by, like, five or six bridesmaids, and you’re looking at some serious cash. Renting seemed way more budget-friendly, with prices starting around $30 for a four-day rental. I mean, come on, that’s a steal!
I also learned that you should ideally order these dresses about six months before the wedding. Apparently, it can take up to three months for the dresses to arrive, and you need to leave some wiggle room for any alterations. Good to know, because nobody wants a last-minute dress disaster!
- Talked to the Bride: First things first, I chatted with my friend, the bride, to see what she envisioned for the bridesmaid dresses. Color, style, the whole shebang.
- Researched Rental Sites: I spent hours browsing different rental websites, comparing styles, prices, and reviews.
- Narrowed Down Options: We picked a few dresses we liked on a couple of different sites.
- Ordered Swatches: Some sites let you order fabric swatches, which is super helpful to see the colors in person.
- Tried Them On: Once we had a favorite, we scheduled a time for all the bridesmaids to try on the dresses.
- Made the Final Decision: After a lot of twirling and debating, we finally chose the perfect dress!
- Booked the Rental: We booked the rental online, making sure to schedule the delivery a few days before the wedding.
Here’s what I did step-by-step:
Honestly, renting bridesmaid dresses was such a good decision. We all looked fabulous on the big day, and nobody broke the bank. Plus, it was kind of fun trying on all those different dresses. If you’re a bridesmaid and you’re on the fence about renting, I say go for it! You might be surprised at how easy and affordable it is.
Someone said that it’s not a rule, just a custom thing, for bridesmaids to buy their dresses. But, if you are insisting on renting, then go for it!
