Buying guide
How to Buy a Used Wedding Dress, Step by Step
Buying a used wedding dress? Check the condition, confirm the fit and history, judge the price fairly and ask the right questions before you pay.
7 min read
Guides for bridal and formal dresses
Wedding and formal dress guides you can use before the fitting
Choosing a wedding dress is one of the few shopping decisions that mixes emotion, budget and a tight deadline. The Ivory Edit publishes practical guides for that decision: how to buy a used gown safely, how consignment really pays out, how alterations are priced and timed, and how to choose a silhouette, veil and fabric that suit the day.
Every guide includes an interactive tool or checklist you can use on your own, and each one is written to answer the questions that come up before a fitting, not after.
Where to start
Wedding dressesSilhouettes, fabrics, used gowns and what to check before you buy.AccessoriesVeil lengths, shoes and jewellery, and the order to choose them in.ConsignmentHow shops share the sale price, and what to put in the agreement.Prom and formalMeasuring, reading size charts and deciding when a fit can be altered.
Latest guides
Consignment
Wedding Dress Consignment: How It Works and How to Stay Safe
How wedding dress consignment works, what shops usually take, what to put in the agreement and how to protect your gown and your payout.
6 min read
Style guide
Wedding Dress Silhouettes: A-Line, Ball Gown, Mermaid and More
A practical guide to wedding dress silhouettes. Compare A-line, ball gown, mermaid, sheath and other shapes, and find the one that fits your venue and body.
6 min read
Alterations
Wedding Dress Alteration Costs and Timeline
How much wedding dress alterations usually cost, which changes are expensive, and how far ahead to book your fittings so the gown is ready on time.
6 min read
Accessories
Bridal Veil Lengths: Fingertip, Chapel, Cathedral and More
Bridal veil lengths explained, from fingertip and waltz to chapel and cathedral. Learn how to choose a veil that suits your gown, venue and height.
6 min read
Fabrics
Wedding Dress Fabrics: Satin, Crepe, Tulle, Chiffon and Lace
Compare the main wedding dress fabrics, including satin, crepe, tulle, chiffon, organza and lace, by look, drape, comfort, care and cost.
6 min read
Budget
Wedding Dress Budget: How to Split the Money Wisely
Plan a wedding dress budget that covers the gown, alterations, veil, shoes, undergarments and a contingency, with a simple split you can adjust.
6 min read
Prom and formal
Prom and Formal Dress Sizing: How to Measure and Choose
How to measure yourself for a prom or formal dress, read a size chart correctly, choose between sizes and decide when alterations make sense.
6 min read
Care and storage
Caring for a Wedding Dress After the Wedding
How to clean, store and protect a wedding dress after the big day, including timing for professional cleaning, acid-free packing and what to avoid.
5 min read