"This is definitely a way to save money and thanks to the Internet, a lot more people are considering it than 10 years ago," says Alan Fields,
co-author of the book "Bridal Bargains." With the markdown on once-worn dresses easily around 50% or more, they're saving "hundreds,
if not thousands of dollars" compared to retail, he says.
Why is placing an online ad better than dealing with a consignment store?
Unlike wedding dress consignment, your gown isn't limited to one location and only one source of potential buyers
but best of all you get to keep 100% of the profit.You don't even have to leave home!
How do I submit an ad listing at The Wedding Trunk?
Firstly, we recommend you read the information page for sellers
Complete the dress detail form and submit to us.
Email
attaching your images (tip: the manufacturer's photo along with some of you if possible. We can smudge out face upon request.)
Pay the one time fee for your listing via PayPalaccording to fee chart.
How often is this site updated? The Wedding Trunk is updated usually on a daily basis. All sold gowns are removed as soon as possible upon notificationand are immediately marked SOLD until they are removed completely.
What happens if I cannot reach the seller of a gown I'm interested in?
If you've tried to reach a seller by email, but have not been able to contact her, please
We have additional contact information for each seller that we can use to help you reach her. Please include the listing number of the gown you are interested in as well as the seller's listed email.
The length of time required for a gown to sell depends on the designer, style, price, condition and ultimately, if someone is searching for that particular style. According to a survey taken, 18.2% of gowns have sold in 1 month and 57.6% within six. We do our best to have the best ranking possible for this site.
Listings are based on category. See our affordable fee chart. There is no charge for one revision to your listing and no commission is charged on the sale price. You get to keep 100% of the sale price.
Can I make changes to my listing after it has been posted?
Listing changes are made free of charge the first time. The second and subsequent changes cost $5. Send your changes to
. You will not receive a confirmation when a change is made.
Can I advertise accessories and what does it cost?
Yes, we have a special section for accessories: veils, gloves, veils, tiaras, jewelry, hair pieces etc.
Firstly, we recommend you read the information page for sellers
Complete the accessory detail form and submit it to us.
Email
attaching your image(s)
Pay for your listing via PayPalaccording to the fee chart.
How can I unwrinkle my wedding veil?
How do I take the wrinkles out of my veil?
Hang up your veil right away so that it hangs freely without touching the floor. Within a day or two, the wrinkles should fall out on their own. If they're not completely gone, try hanging it in a steamy bathroom, or use a hair dryer on the lowest setting, holding it at least 12 inches away from the veil, and keeping it moving constantly so as not to overheat or scorch any one spot. Whatever you do, don't take an iron to it, as it could melt the delicate material. Don’t try to wash it either. While you should be able to smooth out your veil on your own, if worse comes to worse you can always take it to a dry cleaner, who can press it properly within a day or so.