eBay has launched its pre-loved wedding hub – a collection of beautiful second-hand bridal and bridesmaid dresses, accessories and vintage suits. As new research reveals more than 90% of UK adults consider wedding outfits the most important part of their big day, and 58% of ‘nearlyweds’ look for ways to be more sustainable.
The brand-new wedding hub features a range of incredible designers, who are regularly searched for on eBay. From Vera Wang wedding dresses (up by 33%), to Suzanne Neville wedding dress (up by 113%), and Vivienne Westwood wedding dresses (up by 28%).
A pre-loved destination in demand – three in four (74%) people would consider their “something old” as being a pre-loved wedding outfit and eBay has seen this shifting attitude , with searches for ‘pre-loved wedding dress’ surging by 50% in recent times.
And while sustainability and price (60%) are an important part of the decision, 61% of consumers cited the fit of their wedding dress to be dominant. With searches up for button up wedding dress (100%), mini wedding dress (72%) and backless wedding dress (55%), the hub will cater to all individual needs and styles.
Below are examples of the stunning wedding outfits available on the hub, with detail of the price savings which can be made by opting for pre-loved, compared to their RRPs:
- Suzanne Neville Orianna Wedding Dress, £1,500, RRP £3,375 (£1,875 saving)
- Pronovias Mildred wedding dress, £450.00, RRP £1,000 (£550 saving)
- Sophia Tolli Wedding Dress, £575.00, RRP £1,195 (£620 saving)
- Jenny Packham wedding dress, £250.00, RRP £850, £600 saving)
- Armani 3 piece wool suit, £219,99, RRP £999.00 (£779.01 saving)
- Hobbs Alexis halterneck dress, £19.99, RRP £169.99 (£150 saving)
- Gucci 100% Wool Suit, £599.99, RRP £2,495 (£1,895.01 saving)
- Reiss Stephie Blush Asymmetric Lace Dress, £61.00, RRP £341 (£280 saving)
Kirsty Keoghan, Global GM of Fashion at eBay said: “As we approach peak wedding season, we hope our new wedding hub gives brides-to-be the option to get their dream wedding outfit, for a fraction of the price. We’re seeing more modern brides looking for wedding outfits that reflect their personality, and by choosing pre-loved, you really can find those unique options, while increasing the lifespan of these amazing dresses – which are often only worn once. With such a broad range of designer options available, there really is an outfit for everyone to dazzle in on their big day and options to suit all budgets, without compromising on style.”
Portraying exactly how it’s done, recent newlyweds Pip and Daniel Jolley have revealed just how much money they saved by finding their wedding outfits on eBay: “Both being into vintage fashion from an early age, shopping for our big day on eBay was a no brainer. You only wear your wedding dress once, so it’s a waste of money buying new when you can find stunning styles for less. I found a show-stopping backless dress, and my husband found a 90s vintage Versace suit – for just £100 each!”
The full wedding hub can be found here.
