With the average bride spending £1,313 on her wedding dress, your choice of wedding gown is a big consideration.
Whilst the wedding dress trends of 2022 saw new shapes, styles and shades come to the market, and the New Year promises much of the same, there is one overarching movement that has changed the way brides find and secure the dress of their dreams for good.
An increasing number of brides are now choosing to rent their wedding gowns, and your budget will be all the better for doing just that as Brides explains:
“This is probably the biggest pro of all. With renting, dresses that were way over budget can suddenly be within the realm of possibility. Because you’re only borrowing the dress for a night or two, you just may be able to snag a dress by your dream high-end designer that you’d never be able to afford otherwise. Renting a dress often brings wedding dresses that cost four figures down to three.”
With a rented wedding dress, you can enjoy a more sustainable option as well as save yet more money as there’s no need to budget for wedding dress preservation, storage or dry cleaning. If you have your heart set on a rented wedding gown, the following wedding dress rental companies could be your ticket to your dream big-day look.
Something Borrowed
With a whole host of short and long-sleeved wedding gowns easily browsable via their website, instant booking, free returns and no hidden charges (dry cleaning and laundry are all included in their prices), we can see why Something Borrowed is one of the most popular wedding dress rental companies around.
Shop bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and accessories, and rent them in three easy steps to get set for your special day.
Girl Meets Dress
Something of a veteran in the designer wear rental market, Girl Meets Dress is here for you as you prepare for any special occasion, including your wedding day. Its collection boasts more than 4,000 designer pieces, all of which are available to rent at 95% cheaper than RRP.
The Bridal Gallery
For a wedding dress shopping experience that’s a little more traditional, visit The Bridal Gallery. Their London-based boutique specialises in wedding dress rental and offers an in-person rental and fitting service to ensure the very best of both worlds.
Hurr
With sustainability at the very centre of its mission, Hurr is one of the latest brands to give fashion an eco-makeover. Founded in 2017, Hurr aims to inspire women through fashion one rental at a time whilst extending the lifespan of their wardrobes to say a firm “NO” to fast fashion.
Their bridal edit offers a who’s who of bridalwear designers, with stunning designer looks and accessories that will help you look and feel amazing on your wedding day.
The Devout
Making clothing rental as simple as it should be, The Devout promises designer shopping without the cost or the guilt. Their collection shouldn’t just be explored to add a designer edge to your everyday wardrobe, however. Their bridalwear range provides tons of inspiration for you and your wedding party.
Unlike previously mentioned rental companies, The Devout works on a membership scheme, with brides-to-be able to rent all they need to kit out themselves and their wedding parties as part of their all-inclusive subscription.
