Can You Rent a Wedding Dress at David’s Bridal? Solved

Katie Spence
Verified & Updated Sep 28, 2018

Short Answer

You cannot rent a wedding dress at David’s Bridal. David’s Bridal doesn’t rent bridesmaid dresses either. Places you might want to consider for dress rentals include Borrowing Magnolia, PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com, and Rent the Runway. Find out more about your options below.

Does David’s Bridal Rent Dresses?

No, David’s Bridal does not rent wedding dresses or bridesmaid dresses, David’s Bridal’s corporate customer service representatives said. That said, some wedding dresses at David’s Bridal start at $49.98, so purchasing a dress from David’s Bridal may be even cheaper than renting one elsewhere. Bridesmaid dresses at David’s Bridal start at $19.99.

David’s Bridal is the largest bridal store chain the U.S. with more than 300 store locations in 45 states. To schedule an appointment for brides and/or bridesmaids, find a location and appointment time online.

Places That Rent Wedding and/or Bridesmaid Dresses

If you’re looking for ways to cut the cost of your wedding, you might consider renting a dress instead of buying one.

While David’s Bridal does not rent dresses, the following companies rent wedding and/or bridesmaid dresses. The cost to rent a dress varies depending on the brand, style, etc. Some places will allow you to make “reversible alterations,” while others will not.

If you decide to buy a dress (or are required to buy a bridesmaid dress), you may be able to recoup some of the cost by selling it after the big day. (We’ve noted which companies buy dresses in our list below.)

Borrowing Magnolia

  • Rents wedding dresses? Yes; dresses can be shipped directly to your home
  • Buys wedding dresses? Yes; contact for a quote
  • Rents bridesmaid dresses? No
  • Buys bridesmaid dresses? No
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PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com

Rent the Runway

  • Rents wedding dresses? Yes; dresses can be shipped directly to your home
  • Buys wedding dresses? No
  • Rents bridesmaid dresses? Yes, dresses can be shipped directly to your home
  • Buys bridesmaid dresses? No
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More Information

To learn about more ways to save money on your wedding and how to get your wedding paid for by someone else, check out our article: Wedding Sponsors: How to Get Your Wedding Paid For.

And, for details on planning a Vegas wedding, see our article: How Much Does It Cost to Get Married in Vegas?

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