wedding dress blog

(WTOL) - Spending a lot of money on a wedding these days is unrealistic for many brides, and, besides, when the big day’s over, they’re left with an expensive dress they will have worn only once.

That’s not a problem for one local bride who’s looking to recuperate some money and help out others on a budget.

Carrie Smith was married just three months ago. She knows she won’t be using her wedding gown again, so she decided to sell it through a website called bravobride.com, where once-worn wedding gowns go for a fraction of the cost.

“The dress is selling for $425. Initially, I purchased it for $575,” Smith said.

The trend is catching on. Sites like preownedweddingdresses.com and oncewed.com take the stage as budget-conscious brides look to save a few bucks.

According to The Wedding Report, couples, on average, are expected to spend $1,416 less on a wedding this year compared to last year.

And for those who’ve already tied the knot, sites like these can help to recover money already spent.