How to Save Money on Mother of the Groom Dresses

Although the tradition is for the parents of the bride to pay for the expenses, when it comes to purchasing the dress for the mother of the groom, this is an expense that is sometimes taken over by the groom’s family. Since dresses can become rather expensive, it is helpful to save money whenever possible.

• Purchase a dress that the mother of the groom can wear for more occasions than just the wedding. Although this may not save a significant amount of money up front, it saves in the long run when she needs to find an outfit for another event. She already has this dress that can be worn to another elegant event sometime in the future.


• Look into the existing wardrobe of the mother of the groom and see if she has something elegant and formal that corresponds with the colors of the wedding theme. If she does, then there is no need to purchase another dress.


• Consider local consignment shops or thrift stores. Sometimes you will find those that provide you with a wide range of options for formalwear. The clothes in these types of stores may be worn, but you may also find some that were donated new. You can save a great deal of money if you are able to find a dress that matches the wedding theme.


• Search the Internet to locate stores that offer formal wear that is pre owned. There are a variety of options to search, including auctions sites such as eBay.


• Check with local designer stores or department stores in your area. If you are searching around the time that a recent fashion season just ended, you may be able to work out a bargain with the shop owner for the gowns they have just taken off of the rack.