The bridal market has changed a lot since I got married in 2017. At that time, the options for a fashion clothes on a very tight budget, and I know for sure that I don’t want to go the traditional route of meringues and accessories and mortgage the house to secure “one”. So I ended up buying a monochromatic Proenza Schouler dress that was available the other day while at Harvey Nichols. No friends or family with me, no happy tears and not a single “moment” but I am very happy with the outcome.
The reality is, for many brides-to-be, the idea of shelling out £20,000 on a dress that you wear once and can ruin on the dance floor, is long outdated. It took a few years for the industry to catch up, but now in 2022, the more affordable modern dresses and bridal gowns available are truly remarkable.
