have a beautiful once-in-a-lifetime dress that you can keep and treasure then buying the dress is the way to go. It could also become a family heirloom.
How to Rent a Dress Find a wedding dress rental shop; often wedding dress shops where you can buy your dress have a few to rent as well. Alternatively, get recommendations from friends. Remember to start your shopping early as wedding dress rental shops will have fewer dresses to choose from- especially In the popular summer months.
How to buy a dress There are three types of wedding dresses you can buy. The Custom design or couture dress that you must go to a designer or dressmaker for to get a dress designed and stitched from scratch. You can custom order a dress; for this you need to go to a store and try on a sample designer dress, available in sizes 8, 10, or 12. Once you place an order, the dress is cut to your size and several fittings maybe required. Lastly, you can buy a ready-to-wear dress at a dress shop. Just take it off-the-rack, try it on and take it home.
Alternatives If you want a wedding dress that is more unique- why not have someone make a dress according to