Buying a Secondhand Wedding Dress

What you actually save buying secondhand, why the alteration budget goes up rather than down, where to look, and the seven things to check before you send money.

What Wedding Attire Actually Cost in 2025

The median US wedding dress cost $930 in 2025 and the average was $1,739. The full breakdown of attire, beauty and jewelry across 25 line items, and what to actually budget.