While online shopping is always risky, buying a wedding dress online may be biggest gamble of them all.
Still, many brides-to-be will scour the internet in search of tempting discounts or convincing counterfeit gowns. But if you dare to order that dream dress online, you may well receive a truly unrecognizable garment in your mailbox — not to mention, it probably comes from a sweat shop.
Several Facebook pages –including Brides Beware, Knockoff Nightmares and International Ownership — collect photos documenting the brides’ online shopping horror stories. We’ve rounded up 15 of the best photos below.
1. Lime green is the new white?
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So what’s a thrifty bride-to-be supposed to do? In a post, admins of Knock Off Nightmare write:
There are legitimate, low cost options… First, check your local bridal store clearance rack, nothing beats having the ability to try it on and take it home. Most bridesmaid dresses come in white and ivory, so try those, too! There are a ton of cancelled weddings every year, get a name brand designer at a huge discount on Ebay, Tradesy, Pre-Owned Wedding Dresses, and Once Wed.
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