Comments on: Why Wedding Dresses Are So Expensive | So Expensive

By: arnold oliver

arnold oliver — Sat, 27 Nov 9937 10:32:36 +0000

In reply to Rotties Rule. Smart and sensible

By: A Conneely

A Conneely — Mon, 27 Nov 8541 10:26:55 +0000

In reply to _Bob McCoy. @Askformoreinfo whichyouwontget Your wife only cooks you dinner !!! . Silly fool

By: Fawxiie

Fawxiie — Thu, 27 Nov 8504 10:21:40 +0000

In reply to JogBird. I like food.

By: YAKO

YAKO — Sat, 27 Nov 7660 10:35:39 +0000

In reply to OsunRa. I mean is not wrong but I don’t want to admit it

By: katakaze

katakaze — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

it’s really not about economics. it’s always been about marketing. marriage is glorified to the point of being the norm, such that almost every unit in society depends on the family — built by marriage. and as such people have capitalised on this whole “once in a lifetime experience” thing to jack up the price. wedding dresses have always been inefficient and absolutely wasteful.

By: Rotties Rule

Rotties Rule — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Me I went to into a hippie shop and found a beautiful white dress and thought that would make a wonderful wedding dress ( I wasn’t looking for a wedding dress at the time) so brought it for under 100 USD, and when the time came to get married only needed shoes and a head piece and I don’t regret not spending thousands of dollars on a dress.

By: Sara Nimi

Sara Nimi — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Rotties Rule. Thats the way to go! ?

By: FBI

FBI — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Because people are going to buy it anyway, saved you 4 minutes of your life.

By: TANMAY

TANMAY — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

It’s because people are gullible.

By: Lindsay Sorensen

Lindsay Sorensen — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Answer: “wedding tax”

You say wedding everything becomes more expensive, that venue for a party for the same number of guest will cost 1/2 or less then a wedding will cost for same day and time.

By: Sarafina Delirium

Sarafina Delirium — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Lindsay Sorensen. My answer exactly.

By: All The Artsy

All The Artsy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Wedding industrial complex.

Even venues are more expensive if you say it’s for a wedding, than a birthday or reunion party. Same for photographers, makeup and hair, flowers, catering. You’re better off just saying you’re throwing “a party” instead of “a wedding.”

An emotional purchase that has a lot of social baggage.

And research says the more you spend, the more likely your marriage doesn’t last. Amazing!

By: Sasi Sarath

Sasi Sarath — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to All The Artsy. according to ur logic we dont have to spend any money for a long lasting marriage. Hell yah. True love and we get to keep the money to buy a new PC to render stuff. that sounds legit.

By: Andy Martinez

Andy Martinez — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Slap a supreme logo and it’ll cost more than the ring itself

By: BlackSilhouette

BlackSilhouette — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to JogBird. Wont*

By: Elita

Elita — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to JogBird. BlackSilhouette ahem, thank u

By: Benz Ouyang

Benz Ouyang — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to LauraES. Well, Lela Rose (@1:00) explained that they use Indian embroiders, so you're not really paying for 1st world wages, so that doesn't explain the thousands these cost. And why would someone use silk for a 1-time use item? It's not as if anyone is able to discern that from high quality synthetics at a few feet's distance, and you won't benefit from any comfort or durability advantages silk and wool can have. Like with all garments, fit is the most important aspect, for both appearance and comfort, and this was pretty much grossed over, except to disparage bargain gowns (@3:59).

By: JogBird

JogBird — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

because women will pay for it

By: That Guy

That Guy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to JogBird. Ahahahahah. Now that was a good one.

By: That Guy

That Guy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to LauraES. But there are also comments from women that either got a great looking cheap dress or helped make their daughters a dress that was cheaper yet apprently looked better than the overexspenive dresses you can buy. What I'm saying is that your point is kind of moot. They can make cheaper high quality gowns but they don't. People are already suckered in by what a wedding is "supposed" to be like.

By: That Guy

That Guy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to LauraES. @Benz Ouyang Good point.

By: Squidneythe Squid

Squidneythe Squid — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to LauraES. THANK YOU

By: Scott Mc Scottface

Scott Mc Scottface — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to LauraES. @LauraES several hundred seems about right. But paying several thousands dollar for one time dress is downright ridiculous, unless ofcourse if you are a millionaire and have plenty to spare.

By: LauraES

LauraES — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I see a lot of people saying things like ” because they know the bride will pay that much” or “absolutely no reason”. Yes, part of the high cost is because they know brides will pay more for a wedding dress ( which is ridiculous ) and paying for designer name but there’s a lot more to it than that. Often a full length dress is 5+ yards of fabric sometime even 13 or more yards. Silk for example can go for $15-$40 per yard which adds up quick. They probably get the fabric wholesale but it’s still expensive. And if you want a dress with more details like beads, lace, or embroidery the cost of those things will be even more. Then you’re also paying to have the dress customer made to you if you’re not buying it straight off the rack. The seamstress deserves more than just the cost of materials she also deserves to be paid for his/her time. So there is a reason these dresses are so expensive. That being said I could never justify paying that much for just one day. My dress was $300 used and even that was a bit more than I wanted to pay.

By: Ash Heaven

Ash Heaven — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Bacall McElroy. XD

By: Bacall McElroy

Bacall McElroy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I see their point, it’s literally the only piece of actual couture most people will ever own.

By: Doreen Patterson

Doreen Patterson — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to _Bob McCoy. Well you don't. I've known people get married in jeans and T-shirts.

By: sherrysicle

sherrysicle — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to _Bob McCoy. imagine doing what you want instead of complaining that you “have to” get a wedding dress

By: que se yo

que se yo — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to _Bob McCoy. PAJAMAS WEDDING

By: Mutant Soda

Mutant Soda — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to _Bob McCoy. You don’t