Comments on Wisdom Steps 101 ... Be Weird...Be Debt Free: Wedding Dress

Try sites that sell used wedding dresses like www....

2009-10-25T12:15:36.596-05:00

Try sites that sell used wedding dresses like www.smartbrideboutique.com. They have brand new or gently used dresses for even under $200 that would look much nicer than ones you would find at a Thrift Store. Happy searching!

You could try borrowing one from a family member o...

2009-10-22T07:11:21.518-05:00

You could try borrowing one from a family member or friend. Some will even just give you a gown.

Try shopping online for discount wedding dresses. Buy a used wedding dress from the classifieds. There are so many ways you can get an affordable wedding dress.

There are dresses out there new and used to fit everyone's budget!

try freecycle, it is worth a try, maybe someone no...

2009-10-21T22:12:28.007-05:00

try freecycle, it is worth a try, maybe someone no longer wants there dress. I gave mine away long ago.

Try ebay as well. Ask around, maybe someone you know can do alterations for bartering?

And although I totally agree no debt is the way to go, you have to live too. Don't add new debt, but if you wait until all your and her debt is clear you may never get married.

Sometimes I have to spend and I figure it out later. I do not have any debt and I have savings, but my monthly budget is really tight. Right now I need $200 more to make it through Oct. (without touching my savings) I had to buy a few things that were not budgeted for.

Now I am trying to sell stuff around the house to come up with that money.

My point, I want you to enjoy your wedding day (not at the expense of your future children) but you have to spend some money.

If a $300 dress makes her happy, do it. Many people spend thousands on a wedding dress. That is a bit extreme. $300 not so much.