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Where Can I Buy A Wedding Guest Dress?

The Hungry Plaice • May 28, 2022
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You have received your invitation to the Wedding of the Year but what do you wear?


Should you dust off your best dress in the wardrobe or look for something new?




Where should you buy your Wedding Guest Dress from…?

Wedding Guests will have a number of questions to consider when looking to buy their Wedding Guest Dress..


Where Can I buy A Wedding Guest Dress?

Can A Guest Wear A White Dress To A Wedding?

How Can I Buy A Wedding Guest Dress?


Here are some ideas that could help!


1. Specialist Wedding Dress Shop


A Specialist Wedding Dress Shop does exactly what it says on the tin providing Wedding Dresses for Brides some brands are exclusively for Bridalwear whereas others provide suits and outfits for Grooms and Groomsmen, Bridesmaid Dresses, Prom Dresses and outfits for the Mother of the Bride or Groom. 


Specialist shops mainly sell outfits and dresses however many of these will let you hire out their pieces if you prefer not to spend too much money or will not have any other occasion you think you will wear your outfit for.


The majority of Brides will arrange the Bridal Party dresses however some will ask Bridesmaids to find their own dress and a Bridal Shop will be the right place for you to find a Bridesmaid dress.


If you are the Mother or Stepmother of the Bride or Groom you may be looking for that something special which you are sure to find in a Specialist shop.


If you are a bridesmaid looking for your own dress, check with the bride to see what the wedding colour scheme is and perhaps you should run the design past her to ensure she is happy before the big day.


As the Mother or Stepmother of the Bride or Groom you may be concerned about your counterpart will be wearing and at finding out what colour they are choosing is a good move and will save any embarrassment on the Wedding Day where you could end up wearing an outfit too similar!


If the bride has chosen a white or shade of white Wedding Dress it is advisable to steer clear of a white outfit not only would this be frowned upon by other guests it may upset the bride too.


The Specialist Wedding Dress Shop will probably work on an appointment system so you need to check to see if you can just walk in or whether you need to book ahead.

An advantage of using such a shop is that may be able to offer or recommend an alteration service to properly fit your outfit so you won’t need to necessarily worry about finding something in your exact size. 


Alterations can take time to arrange and this needs to be factored into your schedule ahead of the Wedding Day, bear in mind that you may put on or lose weight during this time and be prepared to have to make other arrangements if that happens.


Whilst you will be paying a bit more than a high street shop the outfits you find in these Specialist Bridal shops are likely to be designer pieces or bespoke and you could find a completely original dress that no-one else will be wearing.


2. High Street Shops


A High Street shop is a straightforward option you’ll find your dress without much effort and take it home on the day you buy it. Even if your size is not in stock on the day it might be sold on their website too hopefully you can find what you want.


There are High Street Brands such as Primark, Next and Monsoon or designer brands that can be found in Department Stores like Ghost, Zara and Whistles that you should consider. If you keep your options open with regards to dress attributes you’ll have better choices available to you.


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3.     Buying Online


Shopping online will greatly increase the chances of finding the perfect dress however it might be a little overwhelming with so much choice.


The best thing to do would be to come up with a checklist of your perfect Wedding Guest Dress such as length whether it is a mini, knee length or maxi dress you prefer, the colour, style, theme, material and budget.


Check out any online sales and see if you can find any voucher codes for well-known brands to make any savings.


A huge drawback of purchasing online will be the inability to feel and view your dress so ensure you have enough time allocated should you need to return the item for a replacement and keep an eye on the delivery options to avoid lengthy delays if the date is nearing.


4.     Second Hand Shop/Online Auction


Should be on a tight budget or happy to find a bargain then the second-hand market is for you.


An obvious start is Ebay, but have you considered Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, Shpock and Preloved, these may be hit and miss so you need to be open to ideas of what you are searching for.



Even though quite recently a number of good brands have disappeared from the High Street like Debenhams, Top Shop and Miss Selfridge if you like these styles it is likely to you will find these brands somewhere online.


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