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Gown by Pretty In White, photo courtesy of Exes Studio

Having an evening gown that dazzles the crowd is an apt conclusion to the ‘fashion’ aspect of a wedding. Without a doubt, the bride will be the centre of attention, and feeling confident and looking like a million bucks during the wedding banquet are what every bride hopes to achieve.

The options for the bride include :

• Purchase off-the-rack.
  
• Have a gown custom-designed and custom-made.

Brides are spoilt for choice nowadays as there are boutiques that carry off-the-rack evening gowns as well as designer studios that offer made-to-measure pieces as well. Some issues to ponder include :

• Lead time – how much time have you got left to your wedding day? The less time there is, the more likely you will  have to consider the off-the-rack option.
  
• Budget – all things being equal, a custom-made gown will likely be more expensive than an off-the-rack garment.
  
• Exclusivity – do check how many pieces of an off-the-rack design have been produced in order to ascertain the likelihood of someone attending your wedding in the same dress.

Tip : Do some research and have an idea of what you like prior to sitting down with a designer.