Don’t go into debt for your wedding! Purchase a second hand wedding dress for an affordable price and save your money for those countless other items needed for a beautiful wedding- like the flowers, rings, the wedding reception or the honeymoon!

It seems to have become the trend to purchase and/or sell second hand wedding dress. There are more and more second hand shops selling wedding dresses for affordable prices and women around the world are taking advantage of these incredible savings. Rather than let your wedding dress sit and collect dust, why not sell it? Before you sell second hand wedding dress, the question to ask is: “What must be done to prepare to sell my wedding dress?”

Once the choice to sell second hand wedding dress is made, have the dress dry cleaned. Get rid of all stains. Does the size on the tag match the actual size of the dress? If it was purchased used, it may have been altered. The next bride-to-be who wears this dress will want to be sure it is a perfect fit, especially if the purchase is made online. Do her the favor of having it cleaned and be sure the actual size matches the size on the tag.

Purchasing a second hand wedding dress can be very exciting. The bride-to-be may have just happened upon a true vintage dress! Generations ago women passed their wedding dresses down to their daughters and granddaughters. This just may be the wedding dress of your dreams. A vintage wedding dress is not only affordable, but just as fashionable as a wedding dress purchased more recently.

It’s always nice to know about the general condition of the dress. Is it lacking any buttons? Are there any tears or snags? Is everything intact, from the top to the bottom? If you are the seller, be sure to capture a great photo, preferably from all angles. Show its future owner what the dress really looks like.

Because trends come and go, wedding dresses may not appear in abundance in second hand shops forever. Maybe not even next year. For those women who are engaged but not quite ready to set the date, choosing to purchase a second hand dress would be wise if done before the trend passes by. The trend pertains to those who wish to sell second hand wedding dress too, so don’t let the opportunity to make some extra money pass you by!