My mom would have had opinions. Since she's not here, I'm borrowing yours. Vintage wedding dress recommendations?
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a second-hand wedding dress, preferably something vintage or with a timeless, classic style. I'm not interested in fast fashion (Shein, Amazon, etc.). I'd love to find a dress with history, character, and soul.
I'm located between Vienna (Austria), Bratislava (Slovakia), and Budapest (Hungary), but I'm happy to travel around western Hungary, eastern Austria, nearby Slovakia, or even the closer parts of northern Italy if I find the right dress.
I'm hoping to find something at a reasonable price. Wedding dresses have become unbelievably expensive, and I'd rather spend my budget on a beautiful, well-made second-hand dress than a brand-new one with an inflated price tag.
If you're selling a dress, or if you know of a great second-hand bridal shop, vintage boutique, bridal consignment store, or hidden gem anywhere in the region, I'd be so grateful for your recommendations. Photos, links, and personal experiences are more than welcome.
My mom was a tailor. we could not for the life of us agre in a singel "fashion" choice be that a dress or a sneeker, and somehow we'd always end up with the perfect outfit in the end. Looking back, I realize those arguments so close and maybe even me be confident.
She's gone now.
I'm engaged, and I dont even know how or where to start look for wedding dress (she would) - but I've also been putting off for a looong whiel looking for one because I keep dreading the fact that I won't get to argue my way through the decision with her. I wont get to see her cry the most inportant part for me. I dont care if its small or beg wedding but i care about the dress.
I know, in the grand scheme of things, it's "just a dress."
But it isn't.
I grew up surrounded by fashion magazines, bridal magazines, fabric, patterns, and endless conversations about clothes. Finding my wedding dress isn't just another wedding task. It's tied to my childhood, to my mom, and to a place I can't visit anymore.
Maybe this is my Grief is like glitter moment or even glitter is grief.
So if you know a place, a shop, a person, or even have a dress hanging in your wardrobe that deserves another walk down the aisle, I'd be incredibly grateful.
Thank you for helping make a small part of this dream come true. 🤍