With the summer months fast approaching, wedding season is officially upon us. As glamorous as it is, it can quickly become expensive buying multiple outfits for different occasions.
Dress rental offers a more budget-friendly and sustainable alternative, allowing you to wear standout looks without the long-term cost and environmental impact.
From luxury designer pieces to accessible high-street favourites, here are five Irish dress rental services worth knowing this wedding season.
Happy Days
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One of Ireland’s most established rental platforms, Happy Days offers over 400 dresses to choose from, with styles ranging from €65 to €250. Stocking brands such as Nadine Merabi, House of CB, Self-Portrait and Karen Millen, it caters to a wide range of wedding guest styles and budgets.
Based in Leopardstown, Dublin, customers can visit in-store or shop online, with rental periods typically between 3–10 days. Happy Days also offers nationwide express delivery or in-store collection, making it a flexible option for last-minute outfit planning. With over 10,000 orders and a 4.9-star rating, it has become a go-to for occasion dressing in Ireland.
Drobey
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Co-founded in 2023, by sisters Nicky Dwyer and Ella Dwyer, Drobey is a South Dublin-based fashion rental platform offering everything from dresses to tops, trousers and accessories. Its curated “wedding guest edit” features brands including Zimmermann, Shona Joy and Missoni, with rental periods ranging from 4–12 days.
Customers can shop online or book in-store try-on appointments in Blackrock. With prices typically between €90 and €250, Drobey focuses on making trend-led fashion more sustainable and accessible.
Rag Revolution
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Founded by Edel Lyons, a Co. Tipperary native in 2019, Rag Revolution offers premium rental pieces from designers such as Aje, Bec + Bridge and Cult Gaia. With prices ranging from €70 to €300, customers can rent for 3, 7 or 14 days. Their motto is “Rent your Way to a Better Wardrobe”.
The platform has also been worn by Irish names, including Laura Whitmore and Una Healy and includes occasion edits such wedding guest and bridal on their website for easy browsing. Book online today for a stylish look this summer.
Designer Room
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Based in Sandymount, Dublin and founded by Rhoda McDonagh, Designer Room offers curated designer rentals from labels such as Rixo, Nicole Bakti and Bronx and Banco. Rental prices typically range from €80 to €250, with a standard 4-day hire period.
Designer Room actively promotes the reuse of designer pieces explaining on their website how the fashion industry accounting for a notable percentage of global carbon emissions
The platform encourages consumers to rethink buying habits, reinforcing the idea that “pre-loved is re-loved”.
The service operates through both online booking and personal styling appointments, with a €15 fitting fee for in-person visits. It has been featured in Image Magazine and the Sunday Independent, cementing its reputation as one of Ireland’s leading luxury rental platforms.
High-End Hire
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Located in Dublin 14, High-End Hire offers luxury occasion wear from brands including Nadine Merabi, Lavish Alice and Club L London. With prices ranging from €70 to €160, customers can rent dresses or jumpsuits for weddings, parties or special events.
Outfits can be selected online, where you can rent by occasion and designer, and pieces will be delivered directly. Or you can book a 30-minute try-on appointment at their store for €15.
Their goal is to provide Irish women with exclusive fashion experiences “Simply rent an outfit, rock your event in it, and return it. Easy”.
The Rental Studio
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Founded by stylist, Ruth Douglas, The Rental Studio is one of the newest spots on this list.
You can rent gorgeous gúnaí from brands like Aje, Ganni and Elliat and you can book a €20 try-on appointment.
The studio is based in Monaghan and has plenty of options for all your summer needs.
With so many Irish rental platforms offering everything you could need from dresses to jumpsuits the perfect wedding guest look has never been easier – or more sustainable. Happy shopping!
Words by Robyn Jane Lawlor