We believe hiring a wedding dress or bridesmaid dresses should be on every brides to do list but we understand for lots of brides it's a new approach to the more traditional options that have been available for many years. So we get it when our brides-to-be have questions about bridal rental and wonder whether it is the right option for them.
But wait, the time for wondering is over. If you need a little help deciding if renting your wedding dress is for you, then why not take our quick commitment quiz and explore this opportunity a little more? Just answer yes or no to the questions below, then count up how many you answered yes to and see which category you end up in!
1. Do you like the idea of passing on love and good luck to other brides via a dress?
2. Would you like to try on dresses at home rather than in a bridal shop environment?
3. Are you looking for a quality, classic yet contemporary dress for your big day?
4. Do you like to buy vintage, secondhand, recycled/ upcycled clothing, homeware and more?
5. Are you mindful of not adding to the fast fashion waste problem?
6. Do you want to keep your budget low for your wedding dress or bridesmaid dresses?
7. Are you looking to save wardrobe space by not having to store your wedding or bridesmaid dress after the big day?
8. Are you aware that whilst our dresses are professionally cleaned and repaired if necessary, rental garments may have some slight signs of previous wear?
9. Are you open to wearing a dress that has simple reversible alterations or no alterations?
10. Are you flexible around the available colours of bridesmaid dresses?
11. Would you like to discuss your rental options with our friendly, experienced and dedicated team?
12. Are you happy for your dress to arrive via post and to return it via post? Or of course choose our pick up/ drop off service if you are near us?
13. Have you read the endorsements by our lovely Something Borrowed Real Brides?
14. Have you also considered renting your veil?
15. Are you happy with having responsibility for the garments when they are in your possession?
1-5 It seems you are definitely considering rental but aren't totally comfortable with the idea just yet. That's ok, take your time, we know it's a big decision. Why not read more about how it works here or read about how it has been a success for our Something Borrowed Real Brides.
6-10 Great, you are feeling good about the opportunity bridal wear rental offers. You seem to be well on your way to taking the next step so why not contact us so we can answer any last questions you might have.
11-15 Yay, you are ready to make the commitment and say yes! We love how you totally get rental and are ready to get this particular to do list item ticked off. So which dresses are you going to try on at home? Or maybe you are ready to choose the one now? Enjoy making your decision, dresses and more this way.