Consumer Reports: How To Save On Weddings

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Weddings are expensive. So Consumer Reports asked experts – planners, bridal industry insiders and newlyweds – for their best strategies on how to keep a lid on costs.

• Rent a gown. Designer gowns, used and new, are available for a fraction of their original price.
• Buy a used gown or designer sample. Local thrift stores, including Goodwill, are sources.

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