The Original Bridal Swap

I attended this event last year — I consigned my dress to try and sell it and it was a terrible experience. Despite signing up for an early 15 minute window to drop off, I was in line for HOURS. I was told there would be a designer gown section for my dress, which there simply wasn’t. My dress was returned to me dirty. I almost didn’t get my veil back until I noted it was missing from my garment bag. Poorly organized.

I went last year to source out some ideas for my wedding and check out a few vendors. This event is a great idea to find your «something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue» for the big day. And where else are you going to find a never worn designer wedding dress at discounted prices??? I got some great deals and ideas at the last event. TIP: get early-​bird access if you are serious about finding a dress. It was crazy busy last year.
My only problem with the event this year is that I’m trying to consign my dress and the process is ridiculous. The website is so hard to navigate and you have to log-​on to 3 different screens (!!!) to go through a 5-​step process. You know that there’s a problem with your system if you need highlighted photo images with a step-​by-​step process. I had almost given up on consigning my dress because I was so frustrated but they were very helpful in getting me sorted. I think that they would be more successful if they had a more user-​friendly website and not waste time maintaining all the consignors.
Overall, I would definitely recommending going to the event for a bride on a budget. Good luck to all the bridezillas out there!