Brides-to-be are always on the hunt for the perfect wedding dress. But those on the hunt also know just how expensive the mission can be with some dream dresses often costing upwards of R10 000.
However, a Scottish bride-to-be attempted to change this narrative. Katie Louise Rice was set to get married, saying yes to a R13 900 dress from a bridal boutique, but her tune quickly changed after she spotted two gorgeous dresses online that cost £55, or R2000.
“My dress from my bridal shop is my “traditional” ceremony dress, and I have spent over £800 on that; however, it’s very heavy, and I wanted to try to find something lighter for my evening reception,” she says.
The blushing bride purchased her long-sleeved double-layered dress from Shein and is set to don it during her nighttime reception.
While Katie couldn’t be happier with her purchases, she does caution brides to rethink the idea that wedding dresses need to be expensive.
“Shop around!
I kind of wish now I had tried the “cheaper” dresses first, then moved on to the bridal shops,” she says.
Feature Image: Katie Louise Rice
