Buying wedding dresses abroad

I haven't but make sure you factor in the customs charges when you work out the cost.

Hi, Thanks ? I had read that even with that it can work out signifivantly cheaper! (WHAT AM I DOING AWAKE AND THINKING OF WEDDING DRESSES - MUST SLEEP!!!!)

Be really sure though, what if it needs altering? What if there is a problem with it when it arrives? Will you transport it home with you?

So many things to think about.

True. Just desperately looking for ways to cut down on the spending and dresses are soooooo expensive!!!!

I've had mine made out here in Thailand and it has cost me about 350 pounds, so there are definite savings. I am transporting it in a large suit carrier and the airline have agreed to hang it up for me in first class. Don't think I'll have to pay any customs charges on it.

My only concern is any last minute fittings I may need, but I'm home a month before the wedding so hopefully I will stay the same size for that month - and not eat too many bacon sandwiches or chocolate bars (the things I really miss and can't get out here) before the wedding! The worst case scenario is I will have to find a seamstress to take the dress in if I lose through nerves. But even if I pay for additional changes the dress will still have cost me a lot less than buying in the UK.

I got mine in Boston, I went to Davies (or possibly Davis?) Bridal which is a huge out of town bridal warehouse, they had loads to choose from between $300 and $750 and thanks to the exchange rate that works out very cheap indeed! I didn't need alterations or anything so was able to buy one off the peg. As for bringing it back I just put in a carrier and asked them to hang in the 1st class suit cupboard - you might need to check with airline beforehand that they can do this, I just turned up but got a speil about how very lucky I was they had room.

That is where I am off to so may give Davies (or Davis) a look whilst I am there!!!!

You can cut down on customs charges by taking all the labels off and saying it's not new. ?