I bought my wedding dress from Shein and made bouquets, I spent less than £75
A savvy bride shared how she saved money on her big day by buying her dress and bouquet online.
Debby Moss from the UK shared her homemade flowers and cheap wedding dress on social media.
The bride admitted she was amazed when her Shein wedding dress arrived and it fit perfectly.
She wrote on Facebook: “My £43 dress from Shein has arrived. It is absolutely beautiful, I love it! It fits perfectly and the quality is amazing. Nice thick material, nice bit of train at the back that is not too much.”
The simple satin dress fell to the floor and featured a gorgeous off-the-shoulder top with a sweetheart neckline.
The classic wedding dress was perfect, but Debby decided she wanted to add some extra sparkle with a diamond encrusted belt.
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“I added the belt which was £4 from Temu. Beautiful, simple and elegant,” she added.
But it wasn’t the only way the savvy bride saved money for her big day.
People can spend hundreds of euros on floral arrangements, but this bargain hunter decided to take matters into her own hands.
Looking for a beautiful muted pink For her wedding theme, she chose a decadent bouquet of fake flowers in the color of the wedding. She made her own bouquet from it, as well as that of her bridesmaids.
She said: “I made them last night. Cost me about £25, have to make 2 more. But I’m very pleased with them.”
Debby said she had bought the larger flowers from The range and had supplemented the bouquet with roses and other flowers from Temu.
The posts were a hit because the bride shared them in the Facebook group, Budget Weddings in the UK.
People were quick to praise her craftsmanship in the comments.
Someone wrote: “Wow, that’s amazing for the price.”
“It is, I didn’t expect the quality to be this high,” Debby replied.
Wedding Dress Trends 2024
Sophie Creed, bridal designer and founder of bridal brand e&w Couture, shared this year’s most popular wedding dress designs.
Sustainable Chic
Bridal fashion in 2024 will see a strong shift towards sustainability, with brides paying close attention to the fabrics they use to make their dresses.
Many brides also want to wear a second-hand dress or a vintage one.
Boho bliss
The bohemian aesthetic is effortless and laid-back elegance – ideal for relaxed weddings. Whether it’s in a garden, on a beach or under the stars, the boho trend is also great for nature-inspired weddings.
Couples opting for outdoor locations and bohemian-inspired dresses with flowing silhouettes, floral lace and whimsical details that blend in with the natural surroundings. It’s all about bringing the romance of the outdoors into the bridal wardrobe.
Bohemian-style dresses often feature vintage-inspired lace, flowy sleeves and airy details that will stand the test of time.
Satin elegance
Satin wedding dresses are winning the hearts of brides who appreciate the combination of modern simplicity and classic luxury.
This trend is suitable for weddings where an elegant, refined aesthetic is preferred. It is therefore an ideal choice for formal occasions, chic city weddings or other occasions where the bride wants to see herself in a dress that exudes sophistication and grace.
Daring romance
Oversized and daring modern models show a shift in bridal fashion.
This trend is for the bride who dares to be different, who breaks with tradition and embraces a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic on the most important day of her life.
Another commented: “Beautiful! Thinking of getting mine from Shein too.”
“That’s stunning,” wrote a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “Bargain! Looks gorgeous, love the added belt.”
“You look beautiful,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “It looks drop dead gorgeous.”
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