Informal Wedding Dresses

The Cost of Informal Wedding Dresses

The best part about the informal wedding dress is the price. With more formal gowns costing in the thousands, informal dresses can cost in the hundreds and less. There are more options for purchasing dresses of a more casual nature as well. For instance, one doesn’t specifically have to go to a bridal shop. Instead, one can visit formal wear shops, dress shops and any shop selling beach wedding dresses, which tend to be more casual. It may sound unromantic, but secondhand shops are also a great place to find informal wedding attire.

Why Informal Wedding Dresses?

Those who choose informal wedding dresses do so for any number of reasons. Many don’t want to pay the high price associated with a pulling-out-all-the-stops, expensive, designer gown. Others are planning on a more low-key beach or backyard type wedding. Many would prefer to save the money for a down payment on a house and still others don’t want to pack a bulky formal wedding gown for a destination wedding. Those who are getting married for the second time may prefer to wear something more casual since they already wore a fancy dress the first time around. No matter the circumstances, if an informal dress is for you, there are plenty of options.

An informal dress doesn’t have to come with as many of the adornments, bells and whistles as a formal dress. There can be sequins and pearls, or you can wear a dress that’s plain and simple. Any length will do. Informal dresses tend to be sleek and stylish with perhaps a slit up one side. They can be strapless or have spaghetti straps or sleeves. They can even be worn off one shoulder. Some beach brides even wear a white sarong.

Accessories

If you’re choosing to go the informal route and are thinking about accessories, you’ll probably want to leave your hair uncovered, use a short, simple veil or wear flowers or other simple adornments. Sparkly barrettes and hair bands are perfect for this type of dress. Instead of carrying a large, cascading bouquet of flowers, try holding long stemmed blooms together with a satin ribbon. White pumps or a pair of high-heeled strappy sandals will finish off your outfit and add class.

Don’t forget jewelry! You can still wear an understated string of pearls or a pendant with a single diamond or cameo. Pearl drop earrings will make you feel like a princess. It may be an informal style, but you can still look like a bride!

Just because you’re wearing an informal wedding dress doesn’t mean you won’t look stunning on your wedding day. There are many attractive and stylish dresses to choose from. Contact your local bridal salon to find out what types of informal wear they have in stock. They’re sure to have something suitable. If not, they can make a recommendation, such as a store selling formal wear for proms. You may not spend a lot of money on your informal wedding dress, but chances are you’ll still look like a million bucks.