Bridal Essentials: Shopping List In A Pandemic Budget
PAGE Magazine
By Imala Green
Pandemic or no pandemic, you will want to look like a diva on your big day and later. But it may be a challenge right now, as budgets are tighter and shopping lists are bearing the brunt.
While you will probably not want to compromise with your wedding gown, you may have to make some sacrifices while picking your bridal essentials.
It is still possible to fit your wedding essentials in a pandemic budget if you are a little smart with options and steer clear of frivolous temptations. Let us share the bridal essentials checklist that will help you have it all without spending a fortune.
Follow the capsule wardrobe concept
When it comes to bridal essentials, think beyond the wedding gown. You can skip the budget for once when choosing the bridal gown, but make sure that you are smart with the rest of the picks.
Following the capsule wardrobe concept is a great idea as it lets you do more with less. You can have fewer basic pieces and mix and match them to create stylish apparel every day. Just a little creativity with combinations is enough to make you look like a fashionista for post-wedding dinners.
Stock up on COVID essentials
The wedding shopping list this year must have COVID-essential accessories like masks and gloves. Trendy brides can think outside the box and use them as styling aids to elevate the ensemble.
When you plan the shopping budget, don’t forget to allocate some amount to designer masks. You will need them on through the festivities, on the honeymoon, and for everyday wear after the wedding.
Dress up inside out
The next must-have on your shopping checklist is your lingerie, and it is as important as your wedding outfits. You can look for wedding lingerie sets online and explore some incredible deals that enable you to save even as you spend.
Shopping online is a good idea right now because it eliminates the need to go out and reduces your exposure to the virus. Check the size charts carefully to ensure that you get perfect fits and styles.
Avoid splurging on makeup
As a new bride, you will love splurging on makeup, but it’s the last thing you should spend on when the budget is tight. Outings are limited right now, so you can settle for smaller packs and fewer items in your makeup wishlist.
Bigger packages are expensive, and much of the stuff may expire when you don’t use them for a long time. The best way to shop makeup is to stick to the basics you will need and wear every day and avoid anything that will only lie around.
Limit you accessories
Follow the capsule concept with your accessories too, limiting them to a bare minimum. You may want to have every color in footwear and bags, but basics like black, tan, and maybe a bright red will be enough for creating versatile looks.
Stick to wearable jewelry pieces and avoid too many chunky items. Opt for classics like thin chains, a designer watch, and your wedding ring because you will wear them for years to come.
A pandemic wedding requires careful planning and budgeting, but you need not give up on your bridal fashion goals. Just shop smartly and stick to the essentials, and you can steal the show every day.
You should stock up on some sanitary products. This epidemic has changed our concept of cleanliness. We should pay attention to indoor sanitary conditions. When we are in a clean environment, we will not get sick or infected easily.
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