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Wedding
A wedding
gown
PRICE-LESS
that is
Your dream wedding gown doesn’t have to be a
nightmare on the price tag.
Designer David Ocampo shares some precious
thoughts to help you save...
Sit down and Talk
Every conversation is about two or more
individuals exchanging ideas. When it comes
to your wedding gown, especially when you’re
hoping to save, you can’t just do all the talking.
Neither can your designer, Mr. David shares “As
a designer, communication with the clients is
always a priority. It is the best way to save. The
budget for the wedding gown is the biggest factor
when it comes to designing a gown. We always
ask the client about their ceiling price and we will
take it from there. Working with a tight budget is
not a problem for a designer (well, it shouldn’t be)
for it is our job (or obligation) to make even your
last centavo worth it.”
Don’t go to a designer without a price in your
head, otherwise, you can easily go over budget.
Of course, it’s hard to just settle with one price,
but you can at least have a range to work with.
Fabrics and Designs
There are probably thousands
and thousands of designs
in the market.
The most
expensive wedding gown is
not necessarily your dream
wedding gown. “Keeping it
simple yet classy and tasteful
is always recommended when
it comes to a tight budget.” he
advises.
But, while some of us may
happily don on an effortless,
unadorned wedding gown, this may not always
work. A number of brides-to-be may want a lovely
brooch to have a focal point, others may prefer a
bigger skirt, these special add-ons will increase
the price, but in moderation and in choosing the
materials, you can still be within your budget.
He explains, “When it comes to details, it is like
architecture, putting the right accent at the right
place. It doesn’t have to be heavy. It is the proper
proportion that counts. That’s why we always see
“..it is our job to make even
your last centavo worth it.”
to it that we see our clients in
person so we know what design
matches her figure. We see to it
that the bride and not the gown
alone, will stand out.”
He adds, “It is as simple as,
the more materials we use,
the higher the chance of cost.
Fortunately, so far, all our clients
understand this concept of
supply and demand. Layering is
one of the biggest concept that
makes the price rise as well as
the demand for an expensive
fabric or materials. Some of
the expensive fabrics are piña
silk, micado silk and duchess satin. But we also
have alternatives like organza in exchange for
piña. Shantung satin and soft satin in exchange
for duchess satin. for flowy gowns we recommend
chiffon (local). The price of the materials always
depend on the suppliers and distributors in the
fabric market.”
Ask your designer for cheaper fabric alternatives,
moderate embellishments.
“Generally, by the end of the day, it is still what
the bride wishes.” he muses. But, it won’t hurt
to keep these saving tips in mind. You don’t
measure a gown’s worth in pesos, but in how it
complements your silhouette, how it goes with
your character..and ultimately, on how it makes
you feel.
DAVE OCAMPO FASHION HOUSE
Adress: 777 Katarungan St corner Sgt Bumatay,
Barangay New Zaniga Mandaluyong city
Contact: (+632) 785.1380 | (+632) 212.4324
Fax: (+632) 532-9369
Mobile no: (+63) 915.8134346 |
(+63) 995 8945788
Email ad: [email protected]
Website: www.daveocampo.com