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Brides on a budget in Australia

Nov 12, 2022
2 min read

Channel 7 Feature: 6 November 2022




As a Melbourne mainstay for consignment bridal since 2008, it is always a delight to be able to contribute to the conversation around pre-loved wedding gowns and what that means to our brides.


A massive thank you to Channel 7 for reaching out and visiting us in our current studio/warehouse space.


Watch the clip below for an insight into the current perception of finding bridal gowns on a budget.



Real brides on a budget


Thank you to real bride Brittany for sharing her story, it is always so lovely to hear about what wedding planning looks like for brides, as every bride's circumstances is indeed very different.


As many of you also know, being on a budget encompases different parameters for each bride.


Being on a budget might mean creating an event for under $5K (or less) , for others it means stretching out the dollars to create the fairytale wedding that couples and families are dreaming of hosting.


No matter your personal taste, style and wedding event ideas, here at Love Me Twice, we curate a collection of gowns that can appeal to a variety of different brides.


Gowns include styles from widely known brands through to high end couture with every style representing a saving to your overall wedding expenditure as well as the bonus of participating in sustainable fashion practices! (We will cover this in a separate post!)



Enquire to resell or Book a wedding gown style fitting

It is our absolute delight to match beautiful existing gowns to brides looking for their dream dress. So whether you are looking for assistance to sell or looking forward to searching for your perfect wedding dress, we look forward to hearing from you.


Sellers please start by visiting this page: https://www.lovemetwice.com.au/services-6


Brides can start by looking through our gallery here and can book a styling appointment here.


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Small note:

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Pricing:

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A natural alternative to long-term storage in plastic garment bags.

Not sure which option is right for your gown? We'll recommend the most appropriate storage option after cleaning.

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Drop-off & collection by appointment.

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