A secondhand dress can be a great bargain, but be wary of thrifted paper products or appliances.
Secondhand electronics can be risky and some crystal glass can be unsafe for guests.
It can be smart and affordable to thrift your veil.A veil is usually worn for only part of the ceremony.
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Wedding and elopement planner Sean Oblizalo of Vows and Peaks told Insider that veils are the perfect item to thrift for your wedding day.
"Veils are only worn for part of the wedding, so thrifting one keeps you from spending a large sum of money on something that will be barely used," said Oblizalo.
Secondhand bridal shops or online listings are good places to find gently-used veils.
A secondhand wedding dress is a great value.Going the secondhand route can save you a lot of money on a gown.
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Bonnie Gringer, founder of secondhand wedding shop Share the Lovely, told Insider that you can save hundreds by thrifting your dress.
"Wedding dresses are only used for a few hours," said Gringer. "Why spend $3,000 on a dress when you can buy the same dress for under $1,000?"
Beyond your local thrift store, check out specialty wedding consignment shops and online stores for great deals on secondhand gowns.
Use secondhand tablecloths and linens instead of rentals.A thrifted tablecloth can even be reused after the wedding.
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Rental linens can be pricey, so opting for thrifted tablecloths is a much more affordable option.
"Tablecloths and linens are the perfect items to thrift, as the fabric is usually long-lasting and can withstand years of reuse," said Gringer.
Using thrifted tablecloths also eliminates the stress of keeping new or rented linens pristine.
Save some money by buying pre-owned jewelry.Thrifting jewelry is another way to save money on your wedding wardrobe.
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Consider thrifting wedding jewelry like tiaras, hairpins, brooches, and barrettes.
"You can buy like-new pieces of wedding jewelry for a fraction of the original cost, which can save you a lot when shopping for bridesmaids and backups," said Gringer.
Borrowing baubles from family and friends is also an option, though you might save some stress by keeping the heirloom pieces for yourself and giving bridesmaids their own thrifted jewelry.
Pick up thrifted picture frames for just a few bucks.Framed pictures can serve as decorations at the wedding.
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Weddings often require dozens of frames for guest directions, photos, and decor.
"You can actually thrift artificial flowers that are cheaper than traditional bouquets and are 'leave no trace'-friendly for outdoor weddings," said Oblizalo.
You can also invite guests to take the faux arrangements home with them as mementos of your special day.
Thrifting dishes can save you money on tableware rentals and add personality to a reception.You can even keep the dishes to use in your own kitchen after the wedding.
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"One idea is to thrift antique dishes that you can mix and match for each guest, which is a nice personal touch," said Oblizalo.
When the wedding is over, you can resell the thrifted dishes or keep your new china for future house parties.
On the other hand, paper materials should be bought new.It's best to avoid paper products from the secondhand store.
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Gringer told Insider that thrifted paper goods tend to look tattered rather than eclectic or vintage.
"Paper goods are tough to reuse," said Gringer "That includes books, guest books, and paper decor."
In some cases, old pieces of crystal can contain 32% or more lead oxide, and using them comes with the risk of lead transferring into a drink, which can potentially cause health issues.
It can be tough to distinguish older crystal items from modern products, so play it safe by buying new glassware.
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