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Meet the Renter: Rina

We just can't get enough of hearing about beautiful weddings, especially when it features one of our very own Something Borrowed Brides. Meet another of our renters, Rina, to hear about her experience and why renting her dress was always her first choice.

Name: Rina

Age: 31

Date of wedding: 1st April 2022

Location of wedding: Chelsea Town Hall

Name of your other half: Phillip

What do you feel are the benefits of renting?

I always knew I was going to be renting me wedding dress as I can't understand the logic of spending so much money on something only to wear it once, plus I am always looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly in my choices. I also really loved the idea of having some history to the dress, knowing it's been worn by other brides and knowing that it will be worn again. 

 

Are there any drawbacks or compromises that you've had to make?

No not really, I was very lucky to find a gorgeous dress that fits me well.

Are you cutting your budget overall to reflect the saving you've made on your dress or is that money going towards something else?

We wanted to keep the wedding cost-effective - all the money saved is going into saving for a deposit for a house, we are looking to buy in London so we need all the help we can get with that!

Why were you drawn to renting from Something Borrowed?

You have a gorgeous selection of dresses and I loved how easy it was to rent with the home try on service.

What would you tell your friends and family about the service you've received from Something Borrowed?

I've been very impressed, and have already recommended it to one friend who's planning a wedding.

Did other aspects of your wedding have the something borrowed ethos too?

We've tried very hard to keep the wedding as sustainable as possible, all our clothes are rented or second-hand and we used a photographer with strong ethical credentials.  

How long did you rent your dress for and why?

I rented it for five days, enough time to pick it up a couple of days beforehand and return it after our mini-moon.

Did you take advantage of the try on at home service?

Yes, of course. I liked a few dresses from the website, so it was nice to be able to try some on to see how they fitted. 

How do you feel about the process for receiving and returning your dress?

It was nice and easy, I like that there were a few options. As I live in London it was nice and easy just to pick them up on my way back from work.

Do you have any advice for other brides who are considering renting their dress?

Definitely to go for it! I feel like I ended up with a dress just as beautiful and well fitted as I would have had if I purchased one, and for a fraction of the price. 

Would you describe yourself as an organised bride or more of a last minute doer?

Definitely last minute - we organised our whole wedding in two months and I'm so glad that the dress was as easy and stress free as it was!
As always, hearing for a Something Borrowed Bride who has benefitted from renting their wedding dress, makes us so happy. If you are considering bridal wear rental and want to discuss your options then get in touch with us now. Or if you need some further inspiration, read more of our Something Borrowed Real Brides.