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  • Bel Fiore Bridal

    Local to Marietta, Georgia, bridal boutique Bel Fiore Bridal showcases an elite selection of designer bridal gowns and...Read more bridesmaid dresses. Established in 2004, the award-winning bridal boutique prioritizes customer satisfaction. Bel Fiore Bridal consultants are dedicated to making their clients’...

  • Brandis Bridal Galleria

    Brandi's Bridal Galleria is a wedding boutique in New Glarus, Wisconsin. Nestled in the beautiful village of New Glarus,...Read more this modern, chic store is home to the signature 360 runway and over 600 stunning gowns in a range of styles and sizes. Our expert team looks forward to welcoming you for a...

  • Karen Hendrix Couture

    Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Karen Hendrix Couture is a dress designer and bridal shop. Dresses in the collections...Read more they carry embody the definition of couture; the detailed pieces cover a range of styles and fabrics. Karen Hendrix Couture’s collections represent numerous styles, such as...

  • Claudia Giraldo Bridal

    Claudia Giraldo Bridal is a custom wedding dress shop located in Cape Coral, Florida. With more than 500 gowns from...Read more renowned designers such as Pronovias, Rosa Clara, Randy Fenoli, Sima Couture, and their very own in-house designer, Claudia Giraldo Couture. Owner and designer Claudia Giraldo has been...

  • Whittington Bridal

    Have your moment! Whittington Bridal is a bridal shop located in Kingwood, Texas that specializes in designer wedding...Read more gowns and accessories. They offer a vast and curated collection of gorgeous gowns of every style and size and personalized service for a memorable dress shopping experience. The...

  • Low's Bridal

    Low's Bridal, located in the town of Brinkley, Arkansas, has been making wedding dreams come true since 1977. The "Low's...Read more Experience" is designed to help a bride find her perfect gown that matches her romantic ideals. During an appointment at Low's, the bride can choose from more than 3,000 bridal...

  • The Gown Shop - Perrysburg

    The Gown Shop is a wedding dress boutique located in Perrysburg, Ohio. They are focused on providing simple yet elegant...Read more wedding gowns in a welcoming, enjoyable environment. The shop features an open and intimate setting, and will be closed to other customers during your appointment so that they can...

  • Sunday's Bridal

    Sunday's Bridal is a wedding dress boutique located in Richland Hills close to Fort Worth, Texas. This...Read more family-owned-and-operated shop was established in 2009 and is a warm and welcoming environment for each client. This team offers dresses with budgets in mind. Services Offered Sunday's Bridal is...

  • Fifi's Bridal & Custom Tailoring

    Welcome to Fifi's world where I am at your service to inspire you, guide you and perfect your look for the most...Read more important time in your life. I will guide you on your journey from finding your perfect dress, tailored suit to crafting the lines and details to accentuate your inner beauty. The bonus of...

  • Casetook By Beauty LLC

    Casetook By Beauty LLC is an Omaha, Nebraska-based purveyor of wedding dresses and other special attire. Professional...Read more and great quality alteration of wedding dresses, bridesmaids, and mothers' dresses. Custom-made wedding accessories (veils, sleeves, bows, caps, overskirts). Tailoring men's...

  • Dressing Dreams

    Dressing Dreams is a formal wear store located in Hartwell, Georgia. With a beautifully-curated selection of designer...Read more wedding dresses at affordable prices, Dressing Dreams offers a shopping experience like no other in the southeast. As an exclusive retailer of several bridal design labels, our...

  • Destiny's Bride

    Destiny’s Bride is a wedding boutique located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Find the gown of your dreams at this glamorous...Read more salon boasting designer dresses and talented stylists. Services Offered As soon as you step foot in Destiny’s Bride, you will receive special attention from the highly-trained stylist...

  • Silk Bridal Studio

    Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Silk Bridal Studio helps couples in the Hampton Roads area find their dream wedding...Read more gown right off the rack. The studio offers a fresh take on wedding gown shopping for the savvy bride, offering couture sample gowns right off the rack. It carries dresses in a...

  • Loretta Bridal Boutique

    Loretta Bridal Boutique is a full-service wedding boutique in Bonita Springs, Florida that also serves the surrounding...Read more areas of Fort Myers and Naples. They specialize in providing beautiful gowns for brides, bridesmaids, flower girls, and mothers of the bride and groom with turnarounds of less than...

  • Natty Bella Bridal Couture

    Natty Bella Bridal Couture is a wedding dress boutique based in Oceanside, California. The dedicated team here is...Read more committed to getting to know every client and forging a genuine bond in order to provide the best service possible. This company is passionate about creating memorable wedding dress...

  • WHITE Bridal Boutiques – Raleigh

    White of Raleigh is a bridal boutique located in Raleigh, North Carolina, that provides couture wedding dresses. From...Read more October 2019, this boutique offers distinctive gowns from award-winning designers and experienced stylists to advise on the selection process. You can rely on this team of empathetic...

  • Maddison Row South

    Maddison Row South is a wedding dress boutique in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. The bridal salon is in...Read more an award-winning historic home, where those searching for the perfect gown are showered in luxurious service and attention. They carry local, national and internationally renowned...

  • Zazou's Bridal Boutique & Tuxedos

    Here at Zazou's we pride ourselves on being innovative and unique when it comes to providing the ultimate experience....Read more From bridal gowns, bridesmaids, tuxedos and all the way to bridal jewelry; we offer a wide variety to make any look complete! Our chic and modern atmosphere is the perfect...

  • Deborah's Bridal

    COME CELEBRATE OUR 46TH ANNIVERSARY WITH US! BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! Deborah’s Bridal is a wedding boutique in...Read more Upland, CA, initially established in 1978 serving California brides and their families with excellence in service. Boasting an impressive collection of wedding dresses from high-end...

  • Jill Andrews Gowns

    Located in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood, Jill Andrews Gowns specializes in custom bridal and evening gowns. From...Read more fully custom gowns to antique restorations, each dress tells your unique story. We always highlight your individual style, couture fit, and personal service. We also carry veils,...

  • Jennifer's

    Located in the charming village of tax-free Hockessin, DE, Jennifer's offers a curated collection of couture wedding...Read more gowns and accessories in an elegant, relaxed, and beautiful setting. Jennifer (founder/owner) and Amy (owner) have a combined 50 years of experience in the wedding industry and love...

  • Gilded Bridal

    Gilded Bridal is a boutique located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, providing gowns to those celebrating their...Read more wedding day. The shop stocks a wide range of designers, and specializes in independent female-led studios. The staff strives to create a relaxed and enjoyable shopping experience for...

  • Bride and Jewel Co.

    Located in Cottage Grove, MN, Bride and Jewel Co. is a wedding gown boutique. A mere 15 minutes south of the capital St....Read more Paul, this shop offers affordable, luxurious dresses that have been hand-selected. Bride and Jewel Co. has a large selection to choose from, along with a boutique ambience. There...

  • Patterson Bridal &Formal

    Patterson Bridal, located in downtown Valdosta Historic District, in Georgia, is a new Bridal store. We Carry Wedding...Read more dresses to fit all budgets. Our exclusive line is the Luce Posa collection, but we also carry many other brands to choose from. We also carry sizes 0-3X and custom dresses and...

How much does a wedding dress cost?

Buying a wedding dress is unlike purchasing a piece of everyday attire. You’re going to be wearing this dress on one of the most important days of your life, and so you’ll likely spend quite a bit of money on your wedding dress. While wedding dress prices do vary greatly, the average wedding dress cost in the U.S. is $1,000. It typically ranges from $280 to $1,650, but you can purchase a wedding dress for far above and below those prices.

  • $ 100 or less Lower range
  • $ 1,000 Average cost
  • $ 280 - $ 1,650 Most couples spend between
  • $ 2,600 or more Upper range

Costs displayed are based on spend from thousands of couples who recently reported pricing for this service within their WeddingWire review. Pricing varies based on factors including, but not limited to, vendor’s experience, level of expertise, event guest count, date, and geographic region.

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What impacts wedding dress prices?

There are a few factors that will impact your wedding dress cost. Most notably, an extremely detailed wedding dress with lots of beading and pricey fabric (silk, etc.) will cost more than a simpler wedding dress, as more intricate gowns require more labor and materials. So a grand ball gown with beading and detailed embroidery will cost more than a plainer sheath dress. Also, if you’re set on wearing a wedding dress by a famous dress designer, know that it will likely cost more.

What additional wedding dress costs should a bride plan for?

There are several additional costs that brides should factor into their wedding dress cost and budget. These include:
  • Alterations: If you want to drastically change your wedding dress, your alterations may end up costing more than your actual wedding dress!
  • Undergarments and accessories: Be sure to factor in your accessories— bridal undergarments, shoes, and more. These accessories will greatly affect how your gown looks and fits, so don’t forget to include them in your wedding dress cost.
  • Cleaning and preservation: Don’t be surprised if you’re still spending money on your wedding dress after your wedding! Whether you plan on wearing your wedding dress again, passing it on to a future generation, or none of the above, it’s still a good idea to have your gown professionally cleaned and preserved. Wedding dress cleaning and preservation can cost $200 or more.

How can you save money on a wedding dress?

Yes, a bride’s wedding dress will cost a lot of money—probably more than you’ll spend on another piece of attire in your life! However, there are several ways to save money on your wedding dress while still finding a gown that you absolutely love.
  • Don’t try on dresses that are over-budget: Be upfront with your bridal salon consultant about your budgets—and be sure ask about the cost of each dress you try on. Avoid the temptation of trying on a wedding dress that’s out of your price range.
  • Find a simple wedding dress, and accessorize: As mentioned, a simple and relatively unadorned wedding gown will cost less than an extremely detailed wedding dress. If you’re on a tight wedding dress budget, we recommend finding a simple gown and using a beaded sash or a brooch to give it some extra sparkle.
  • Find a dress you love as is: Any significant alterations or customizations that you do to a wedding dress will cost (a lot of!) money. Therefore, if you want to make significant changes to a wedding dress (add sleeves, change the silhouette, etc.), that gown is probably not for you. Look for a wedding dress that you love mostly as it looks off the hanger.
  • Scour sample sales: Many bridal salons offer sample sales where they sell sample dresses from past seasons. These sample dresses are typically in sizes 6 to 12, so if you fall in that size category, you may find a gorgeous gown at a low price at one of these sales.
  • Visit trunk shows: If you’re set on purchasing a gown by a specific designer, you might find a deal at a trunk show. Trunk shows are when a bridal salon features the collection of a particular dress designer—and usually offers a discount (usually about 5 or 10 percent off that designer’s wedding dress prices). Research which salons in your area carry your favorite designers, and check their websites for upcoming trunk shows.
  • Give yourself time to shop: A wedding dress can take several months to arrive after you’ve ordered it. Be sure to start shopping for your wedding dress as soon as possible —many brides shop at least nine months in advance, if not more. If you wait until the last minute, you may end up paying rush charges for your dress, which can greatly add to your total wedding dress cost.

How much does it cost to alter a wedding dress?

Wedding dress alterations can be expensive—particularly if you’re planning on making major changes to your wedding dress. Some bridal salons offer wedding dress alterations in-house. If yours does not, you will likely have to find a tailor who specializes in wedding dresses (be sure to read online reviews of wedding dress tailors before hiring). You’ll typically schedule your wedding dress fittings for at least three months before your big day—so plan accordingly. 76 percent of bridal salons charge alterations by piece rather than a flat fee, so the average cost of dress alterations can vary widely depending on the extent of the alterations. Simply adjusting a hemline won’t cost a ton, but adding sleeves or reworking a bodice will!

What questions should you ask a wedding dress tailor?

When choosing a wedding dress tailor, there are several questions you should ask:
  • How many fitting appointments will I need? How long will the process take?
  • What types of alterations do you recommend for my wedding dress?
  • Have you worked with a dress and fabric like mine before?
  • Can you provide a cost for my alterations?
  • How will you store my wedding dress?
  • What do I need to bring to my first fitting appointment?

Wedding Dresses and Gowns

As you plan your wedding, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is your wedding dress. The dress you choose should reflect your unique style and personality and make you feel like the most beautiful woman in the room. How does a bride say “yes” to that perfect dress? Here’s a quick guide to shopping for wedding dresses.

Set Your Budget

When you start browsing bridal gowns, it’s easy to fall in love no matter the price tag. Before you even pick up a bridal magazine, set a strict wedding dress budget. We suggest allocating around 10 percent of your overall wedding budget to your dress – and don’t forget to include the cost of your wedding accessories in that line item!

Narrow Down Your Style

About a year out from your wedding, start browsing bridal dresses and get a feel for how they match up with your style. Now is the time to educate yourself on silhouettes, necklines, fabrics and more. Our wedding dress style guide can help.

Once you’ve set your wedding date and chosen a venue, add these factors into your dress calculation. Are you marrying in the winter at a beautiful church? Then you might choose a dress with heavier fabric – like satin – in a more traditional silhouette like a ball gown or A-Line.

Book Wedding Dress Salons

About 10 to eight months before your wedding, it’s time to get boots (or heels) on the ground to start your wedding dress hunt. Consider wedding dress salons in your area and book appointments with your top choices – most salons do not allow walk-ins. Take a look at our complete wedding dress shopping guide to learn all the tips and tricks to finding the wedding dress of your dreams.

Trying on Bridal Dresses

As your salon appointments approach, assemble your fashion squad to give you feedback and moral support. Keep your posse small, as too many opinions can get overwhelming. When you arrive at the salon, your stylist will discuss your dress preferences and budget and help you choose options. Keep an open mind; your stylist knows what looks good on different body types. If your stylist suggests a dress, even if it’s not a silhouette you are considering, give it a try. You might be surprised.

Choosing Your Bridal Gown

When your heart leaps and you can’t stop grinning at the reflection in the mirror, you’ve found the right wedding dress. The salon will likely ask for a down payment and then order your dress. Over the next months, your dress will be created just for you. It should arrive a few months before your wedding so you have time for fittings and alterations at your salon. (See our full wedding dress shopping timeline.) You may feel like you’re waiting forever, but this is the perfect time to pick your wedding accessories and knock off other items on your wedding to-do list.

Ready to start shopping for wedding dresses? WeddingWire is here to help. Put in your location and search for the top salons in your area. Read reviews and start making appointments. Happy dress hunting!

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