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  • Embody Bridal

    Embody Bridal is a classic boutique located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Whether you're looking for your dream...Read more dress or desire a brand new gown, these wedding designers have got you covered. These designers understand that finding your picture-perfect dress can be difficult. Thus they provide...

  • Ella Blu

    Ella Blu is a wedding gown boutique located in El Paso, Texas. This bridal boutique prides itself on excellent,...Read more unparalleled customer service from bridal experts who are committed to finding the perfect gown to fit your personality, style, and shape. They offer a beautiful salon, a collection of...

  • Formal Fantasy

    Formal Fantasy is a small, independent, woman-owned bridal and formal business in Stillwater, OK. We outfit all members...Read more of the wedding party with stylish dresses and suits, appropriate undergarments, and accessories. We also offer clothing alterations on all types of clothing, including formal wear...

  • Ready to I do

    Ready to I do is a shop located in Lubbock, Texas that specializes in wedding dresses. The personable team looks forward...Read more to meeting you to help you find the gown of your dreams. Services OfferedReady to I do aims to create seamless shopping experiences for each to-be-wed that they work with. At the...

  • Threads by Gail

    Threads by Gail is a wedding dress store located at 194 Doe Run Rd.,Manheim, Pennsylvania 17545. The team at Threads by...Read more Gail loves to create memorable moments, one dress at a time. Their store is locally owned, and they strive to provide beautiful dresses that are budget friendly and...

  • Drifter Dreams Bridal Boutique

    Based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Drifter Dreams Bridal Boutique offers a wide selection of wedding gowns and formalwear....Read more Devon, the owner, has been in the fashion industry for more than 14 years. Her Western heritage heavily inspires her boutique, and many of her pieces have a whimsical boho style....

  • Maya Palace

    Maya Palace is a boutique and bridal shop located in Tucson, Arizona. For over 40 years, Maya Palace has been offering...Read more brides an extraordinary selection of bridal gowns and accessories to create a memorable wedding day. Choose from a unique and diverse selection of over 500 bridal gown options from...

  • 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...

  • Lilla's Bridal Boutique

    Lilla’s Bridal Boutique is a professional bridal salon in York, Pennsylvania, that provides customers with exceptional...Read more service, expertise, and warm hospitality. Lilla’s Bridal was established in 1985 and has been helping clients find the perfect gowns for over three decades. With service as their...

  • Modern Bride and Formal Shop

    Modern Bride and Formal Shop is a premier bridal salon in Bedford, New Hampshire, that has over 7,500 square feet of...Read more space. With the region’s largest selection of designer gowns, it’s no wonder brides travel from every corner of New England to shop here. Modern Bride has been family-owned and...

  • Lillie's Bridal Boutique

    Lillie’s Bridal Boutique is a wedding dress shop located in Lubbock, Texas. This contemporary boutique is home to a...Read more range of renowned wedding dress designers and offers a wealth of choice for to-be-brides seeking their dream gown. Katie Joiner is a Lubbock native who opened in late 2019. She spotted...

  • Elegant Bridals

    At Elegant Bridals we believe in the power of love and joy! Learning about you, your love story, and your dreams for...Read more your future is such a blessing and one of the best parts of our jobs! We have created an environment unlike any other, with a welcoming and knowledgeable staff, beautiful designer...

  • 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...

  • The Crystal Bride

    The Crystal Bride is an elegant bridal boutique in Geneva, Illinois. This team of expert consultants and design...Read more specialists aims to provide everyone with an unforgettable shopping experience. The luxury suite offers each client the time and relaxed environment to explore, try on, and find the gown...

  • Terry Costa

    The Boutique at Terry Costa is a full-service bridal boutique located in Dallas, Texas. Featuring some of the top...Read more designers in the industry and a new inventory weekly, you are destined to find your dream dress. With over 20 years of experience, these committed and friendly wedding consultants will...

  • White Dress Off the Rack

    Based in Milwaukee, WI, White Dress Off the Rack offers a personalized and fun bridal experience for new brides who want...Read more their dream dress but don't want to wait! We have countless bridal gowns at pretty prices that you can take home the same day! Services Offered White Dress Off the Rack carries...

  • Coco Bridal

    Coco Bridal is a Cape Coral, Florida-based wedding gown boutique offering nearlyweds an elite experience as they search...Read more for their dream attire. This luxurious store boasts a selection of gowns to suit every wedding theme and personal style. From ballgowns to a-line, sequence to silk, Coco Bridal has...

  • 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...

  • FANTASY BRIDAL

    FANTASY BRIDAL is a Utah-based bridal boutique that provides beautiful wedding gowns and excellent customer service for...Read more brides-to-be. With over 35 years of experience, their philosophy is to be an all inclusive bridal shop and their team strives to make that happen. Every bride has a unique vision...

  • The White Dress

    The White Dress is a wedding gown store located in Bozeman, Montana. Since originating in Southern California two...Read more decades ago, this business and its team of fashion experts have brought their skills to the beautiful locale of Bozeman. To-be-weds can browse through pieces from designers all around...

  • North Fork Bridal Shoppe

    We are a full service bridal boutique providing brides with personalized one-on-one shopping. We have over 450 dresses...Read more to choose from, as well as veils and headpeices. We also offer private VIB bridal events for a more intimate experience.

  • Ashley & Alexandria's Bridal Atelier

    Ashley & Alexandria’s Bridal Salon is a wedding attire boutique located in Southfield, Michigan. This shop features a...Read more collection of wedding gowns by some of the industry’s top designers. From modern and sleek to romantic and traditional, the boutique is sure to have a dress that suits each...

  • Lavender Elephant

    For over two decades, Abbey has been a trusted and celebrated name in the world of bridal fashion. With a deep passion...Read more for helping brides feel and look their absolute best on their special day, she has become a true artisan of wedding gowns, crafting dreams into reality. Experience and Expertise...

  • Blush Bridal

    Blush Bridal is a family owned bridal boutique offering customizable Casablanca wedding gowns along with attire for all...Read more wedding party attendants including Bridesmaids, Mothers of the Bride(s)/Groom(s), Flower Girls, and tuxedo rentals!Blush carries Casablanca Gowns which are 100% customizable. Do...

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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