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P: 9/24/2005 10:38:24 PM
snlee Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,450 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/6/2004	I'm going NUTS trying to find a affordable wedding dress. I want something very simple and I only want to spend $100-$200. I'm considering renting a gown since I won't be wearing it that long and don't care to keep it. I'll be wearing another dress at the banquet. Has anyone rented before? Does anyone know of a place that rents in the Bay Area? There's one in Roseville but that's pretty far from me considering I'd have to go there at least 3 times.
Posted: 9/24/2005 10:38:24 PM

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P: 9/24/2005 11:23:48 PM
StephensBride Ideal Rock Total Posts: 684 Last Post: 10/16/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	One Night Affair is the only dress rental place I've ever heard of. A couple alternates you might consider are David's Bridals $99 sale, bridesmaid dresses or other formal dresses (since you want to go simple).
Posted: 9/24/2005 11:23:48 PM

P: 9/24/2005 11:43:21 PM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,103 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	Date: 9/24/2005 11:23:48 PM Author: LollyBear One Night Affair is the only dress rental place I've ever heard of. A couple alternates you might consider are David's Bridals $99 sale, bridesmaid dresses or other formal dresses (since you want to go simple). That's exactly what I was thinking. You could go for a bridesmaid dress. I remember hearing about how a hollywood actress (I cannot remember who but she was famous in the 50s I think) dyed and hemmed her wedding dress after the wedding and wore it again. I thought that was a cool idea.
Posted: 9/24/2005 11:43:21 PM

P: 9/24/2005 11:44:48 PM
Faerievert Cut Rock Total Posts: 189 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 7/6/2005	There are definitely cheap alternatives. I would recommend looking for last season's white prom dress designs. That's what my mother did- an off the rack close-out prom dress in white. She got it at the mall, and her bridesmaid went with her and picked out something nice in navy blue from the same store. If it's too plain, you can always dress it up with a good necklace, or a fancy broach or something. That's MRS. Pittenger, thank you very much!
Posted: 9/24/2005 11:44:48 PM

P: 9/25/2005 12:24:56 AM
snlee Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,450 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/6/2004	One Night Affair is far away. =/ I wish there were more rental places. I heard David's Bridal is bad. I actually went there today just to see what they have. They didn't have any white dress/light colored dresses in their $99 sale section. I've thought about looking for white formal dresses. I looked at Macy's and Nordstroms today and couldn't find anything! Any idea of where else I can look?
Posted: 9/25/2005 12:24:56 AM

P: 9/25/2005 12:35:42 AM
DeannaBana Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,081 Last Post: 5/8/2007 Member Since: 6/11/2005	Date: 9/25/2005 12:24:56 AM Author: snlee One Night Affair is far away. =/ I wish there were more rental places. I heard David's Bridal is bad. I actually went there today just to see what they have. They didn't have any white dress/light colored dresses in their $99 sale section. I've thought about looking for white formal dresses. I looked at Macy's and Nordstroms today and couldn't find anything! Any idea of where else I can look? Its just a thought but have you considered perhaps asking a friend who sews to make you a dress as a wedding gift to you? If that isn't an option, I am not sure if there are consignment shops where you live, but consignment stores often have gently used evening attire that might have something for you. I live by Orange County and I have had good luck in shopping in Corona Del Mar at consignment shops for higher quality attire. A lot of folks will wear special occasion apparel and do not want to wear it again so it ends up still in fabulous shape, hardly used and at a healthy discount. Sorry I can't suggest more, but I thought this might help... I personally rented my dress years and years ago and I am so glad I did...too bad the trend to rent wedding gowns is not as big as it was. Sometimes the mall stores will have their dresses that were on the mannequins deeply discounted cuz they were last spring's special or whatever. Jessica McClintock outlets offer dresses that can be used as wedding dresses too. Good luck... Deanne Campbell
Posted: 9/25/2005 12:35:42 AM

P: 9/25/2005 3:23:07 AM
qtiekiki Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,670 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 11/14/2004	You might want to check out these places: 1. Ling's Photography and Bridal Services (shops in Oakland and Walnut Creek) - www.lingsweddings.com 2. Loveliness (Geary in San Francisco) - www.lovelinesscorp.com 3. My Day (Geary in San Francisco) __________________________ "New Year's Eve is amateur night and resolutions are for fools." - Phil Jackson
Posted: 9/25/2005 3:23:07 AM

P: 9/25/2005 11:24:17 AM
Tybee Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,602 Last Post: 1/22/2007 Member Since: 7/26/2004	Don't forget to consider bridesmaid dresses! If I were MelissaSue, I could shoot you some pictures of some gorgeous ones that would really work for wedding dresses, but alas, I am not MelissaSue I found one that i LOVED and almost bought. They are considerably less expensive, and some are very lovely!
Posted: 9/25/2005 11:24:17 AM

P: 9/26/2005 7:43:05 AM
rebeclette Rough Rock Total Posts: 22 Last Post: 5/16/2007 Member Since: 8/31/2005	You could try the Jessica McClintock outlet in SF, its on 15th amoungst all those warehouses near the new UCSF campus. You can look up the address and hours through the Jessica McClintock webpage. Their selection varies, and they have both the wedding gowns and bridesmade dresses. When I was there last they didn't have many wedding dress choices, but everything was around 75% of their outlet prices, so about $25-50. You might get lucky and find something, I found several nice not too promy prom dresses for around $17 a piece.
Posted: 9/26/2005 7:43:05 AM

P: 9/26/2005 11:13:46 AM
MelissaSue Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,006 Last Post: 10/30/2006 Member Since: 7/12/2004	I'd definitely go with the bridesmaid dress idea. Esp. check out Jim Hjelm.. love his gowns and they are really formal enough to wear as bridal gowns.. but you have lots of options.
Posted: 9/26/2005 11:13:46 AM

P: 9/26/2005 1:07:56 PM
flopkins Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,025 Last Post: 1/20/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2004	Date: 9/25/2005 3:23:07 AM Author: qtiekiki You might want to check out these places: 1. Ling's Photography and Bridal Services (shops in Oakland and Walnut Creek) - www.lingsweddings.com 2. Loveliness (Geary in San Francisco) - www.lovelinesscorp.com 3. My Day (Geary in San Francisco) Just FYI - Loveliness rents gowns for approx $300, if I remember correctly, and that includes the fitting, cleaning, etc... There is also a place in Oakland Margene's Bridal Soiree Bridal in Oakland is another option, and Cherished in Walnut Creek has gowns on consignment. The bm dress works great too - good luck w/your search!
Posted: 9/26/2005 1:07:56 PM

P: 9/26/2005 2:03:06 PM
jaysonsmom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 724 Last Post: 6/20/2008 Member Since: 3/13/2004	Date: 9/26/2005 7:43:05 AM Author: rebeclette You could try the Jessica McClintock outlet in SF, its on 15th amoungst all those warehouses near the new UCSF campus. You can look up the address and hours through the Jessica McClintock webpage. Their selection varies, and they have both the wedding gowns and bridesmade dresses. When I was there last they didn't have many wedding dress choices, but everything was around 75% of their outlet prices, so about $25-50. You might get lucky and find something, I found several nice not too promy prom dresses for around $17 a piece. I second Jessica McClintocks. Their dresses are simple, and inexpensive. Even full retail price they're usually less than $300.
Posted: 9/26/2005 2:03:06 PM

P: 9/26/2005 2:29:25 PM
snlee Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,450 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/6/2004	Thanks for all of the suggestions. I will definitely go look at the Jessica McClintock outlet in SF. I actually purchased my prom dresses from there. I read that they don't have many small sizes. Hopefully I'll find one that I love and fits me! My fiance and I went to check out Loveliness yesterday. We spent 2.5 hours there! They have everything - tux and gown rentals, videography, and photography (wedding and engagement). With engagement package the tux and gown rentals were $400. Without it was something like $380 for gown and $135 for tux. I wasn't pleased with them when I left. Although they were very thorough, taking time to show us their work, they tried to rush us into making a decision (packages for videography, wedding and engagement photography, and rental!). They said they would give us a discount and lower the deposit! And they even said if you come back, the person in charge will be on vacation so we won't be able to give you a deal! What an experience. I'm glad we didn't make a deposit!
Posted: 9/26/2005 2:29:25 PM

P: 9/26/2005 4:13:48 PM
EBree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,656 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/31/2005	I second the bridesmaid dress ideas. Here are some ideas: http://store.nordstrom.com/product/product_brandboutique.asp?styleid=2844426&boutique=dresses_n_occasion&category=2376776~2374327~2374331~6001765~6001774&NextStyleID=2842207&PrevStyleID=2847485 http://www.jessicamcclintock.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=51104&categoryId=10107&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10103 http://www.jessicamcclintock.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=73667&categoryId=10107&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10103 Jessica McClintock's actual bridal gowns are also extremely affordable: http://www.jessicamcclintock.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=38064&categoryId=10105&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10103 http://www.jessicamcclintock.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=80185&categoryId=10105&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10103
Posted: 9/26/2005 4:13:48 PM

P: 9/26/2005 5:18:08 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	For what these places are charging you for a dress rental, you could BUY a dress at David's Bridal! I got my dress there on sale for $350. Maybe the $99 dresses aren't great, but there are lots in the $300 price range.
Posted: 9/26/2005 5:18:08 PM

P: 9/26/2005 5:44:08 PM
aphisiglovessae Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,140 Last Post: 6/26/2007 Member Since: 4/15/2005	Date: 9/26/2005 5:18:08 PM Author: FireGoddess For what these places are charging you for a dress rental, you could BUY a dress at David's Bridal! I got my dress there on sale for $350. Maybe the $99 dresses aren't great, but there are lots in the $300 price range. I second that. Mine was 250!!!
Posted: 9/26/2005 5:44:08 PM

P: 9/26/2005 7:41:20 PM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	Have you ever looked on BlueFly? Search for evening dresses but dont use white because it knocks out ivory, offwhite, cream.... folder_id=1231&repURL=&version=2420-p-10&loc=right&typ=&objType=4 target="_blank" Title="Here is the link to the clearence section" Title="Here is the link to the clearence section">Here is the link to the clearence section I would not want to make any suggestions with out knowing what you look like. -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 9/26/2005 7:41:20 PM

P: 9/26/2005 8:34:03 PM
Jelly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,476 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/20/2005	You've got options. Look around for outlet stores and bridesmaid dresses in white. Here's ANOTHER one from Jessica McClintock's that I considered before I found my dress at an outlet. dress It's a bridesmaid dress that you can adorn with pretty jewelry and a veil. The cost is $186.
Posted: 9/26/2005 8:34:03 PM

P: 9/26/2005 9:42:17 PM
jazmine Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,013 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2005	What about ebay? There are tons in all sizes/prices.
Posted: 9/26/2005 9:42:17 PM

P: 9/27/2005 10:25:59 AM
BrightSpot Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,783 Last Post: 8/4/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2005	Also check out J Crew--they have some simple, pretty wedding dresses. I bought an ivory gown at Filene's Basement for under $100 (don't know if I'll keep it yet.) So you never know where you can find a wedding-appropriate dress. "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy." -William Shakespeare
Posted: 9/27/2005 10:25:59 AM

P: 9/27/2005 11:19:55 AM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	Okay I hope this does not bother you but alot of consignment shops have prom/wedding dresses. It might take a while but if you called around you could see which ones have things in your size. And depending on how complicated of a dress you want you might be able to find a semstress to make it for you (I would say it was for an event other then a wedding.) -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 9/27/2005 11:19:55 AM

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