The biggest day of your life can actually be budget-friendly, according to famous wedding dress designer Pnina Tornai.
Tornai, who has created bridal and jewelry designs for stars like Amber Rose, revealed where you can save money and still shine.
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MARRIAGE DUTIES
Even without a big budget, you don’t need to be sad.
Instead, if your pre-wedding recipes start to leave you reeling, Tornai, the self-proclaimed “fairy godmother of brides,” recommends sticking to the three most important components.
“At the end of the day, everyone talks about how the bride looked and what she wore,” she told The US Sun.
“That’s why I recommend investing in hair, makeup and, of course, your dream dress!”
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However, when it comes to the other moving parts of your wedding look, Tornai has tips on where to focus your attention — and on what your bottoms.
“Of course we would all love to have an unlimited wedding budget,” she said.
“But since this isn’t usually the case, I recommend thinking about which elements are most important to you.
“A shoe-obsessed bride might want to treat herself to a fabulous designer pair and choose a dress with a slit to show them off,” she continued.
“A different bride might choose a pair of practical nude heels that she can wear again later, knowing that she will be wearing a ball gown and no one will see her shoes anyway.”
PERSONALIZED TIPS
The creator of couture dresses also has tricks for cutting costs without compromising the look of your dreams.
“Look for a dress that speaks to you the way you are, without customization,” she said.
She knows firsthand how quickly those extra details can add to your dread when choosing a dress.
“Customizations add up quickly in terms of cost,” she said.
“Unfortunately, as a designer, there is nothing I can do about it, because customizing dresses requires a lot of work from the talented artisans in my atelier,” he added.
If you’re hoping to gain or lose weight before the wedding, I recommend choosing a dress with a corset that ties in the back.
Pnina Tornai
Still, she doesn’t want you to give up hope of finding a luxurious dress for less.
“There are so many beautiful dresses out there, and I truly believe most brides can find the one that gives them butterflies just as it is!” she said.
PROTECTED YOU
Even Sex and the City’s Samantha, played by Kim Cattrall, trusted Tornai to make her wedding dress on the iconic show.
Maybe it’s because she’s always on your side when it comes to a tweaked trick that can save you a lot of money.
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“If you’re hoping to gain or lose weight before the wedding, I recommend choosing a dress with a laced-up corset back,” she said.
“It allows adjustments to make your dress fit you better without having to alter it at the last minute.
“Plus, the back of the corset is beautiful.”
She also advises choosing a dress that fits you “as closely as possible.”
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Depending on your size, Tornai either wants you to size things up a bit—or at least order a larger cup—or split the size.
“This is where customizations make sense,” she said.
A-PLUS ACCESSORIES
Having previously designed a fashion jewelry collection for Jared, she believes a little sparkle never detracts from a bridal look.
“I firmly believe that a veil, a special helmet or both are an absolute necessity!” she said.
Choose a reputable bridal salon that has lots of dresses within your budget!
Pnina Tornai
“You don’t get many chances to wear a spectacular veil or tiara and you should feel like royalty on your special day,” she added.
She also thinks every bride’s “princess” moment should include something that can be conveyed.
“I love it when brides receive a special piece of jewelry for their day that can become an heirloom for generations to come,” she said.
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“When I design for Jared, I always keep this in mind – a beautiful diamond necklace or pair of earrings can be the perfect finishing touch to your bridal look,” she added.
Another advantage is that you can also reuse your wedding look.
“You can wear something every day or wear it with special occasion outfits after the wedding,” she said.
SAY ‘I DO’
The stylist to the stars — who also designs dresses for Kleinfeld Bridal — made famous by the TLC reality show Say Yes to the Dress, says saving money may be simpler than you think.
“Choose a reputable bridal salon that has lots of dresses within your budget!” she said.
“Call ahead, tell them how much you want to spend, and make sure they have a good selection of dresses for you,” she continued.
“A large bridal salon like Kleinfeld will have dresses at very different price points, and your consultant will not show you dresses that cost more than you want to spend.”
I wanted every bride in the world to find a dress from this collection that makes her heart sing.
Pnina Tornai
She also hopes to bring more magical moments to the masses with her first Love by Pnina Tornai collection, which offers dresses priced from $3,600 to $8,000.
The 50 designs will be available in salons across the US.
Gowns will feature satin and lace styles embellished with exclusive pearls and crystals.
Their shorter “party dresses” will also allow every bride to dance the night away.
“I wanted every bride in the world to find a dress from this collection that makes her heart sing,” she said.
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