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  • Weddings by Design

    A premier bridal boutique located in Des Moines, Iowa, Weddings By Design and The Tux Shop has professional consultants...Read more who are committed to helping couples create their life-long memories. Their beautiful store and unparalleled service caters to your entire bridal party, including the bride and...

  • Irini's Originals

    Irini’s Originals is a Greek family-owned and operated wedding dress boutique located in Wilmington, Delaware. Serving...Read more clients for over 40 years in the shop and 50 years in alterations, this staff is experienced and trustworthy. They understand that dress shopping can be overwhelming, and their goal...

  • Wolsfelt's Bridal

    Celebrating 50 years of dedicated service in the bridal industry! Wolsfelt's Bridal is the best place to shop for...Read more designer wedding gowns in the Chicago area. Established in 1973, Wolsfelt's is a family-run bridal salon with a huge heart. Whether you come to us knowing exactly what you want or need...

  • Gowns of Grace

    Being a bride is a beautiful and exciting time; it’s also full of new experiences and learning curves; our staff is here...Read more to ensure this is the most enjoyable shopping experience you’ll ever have. We want you to feel seen, and we want you to feel heard; this is your moment! Our expert staff...

  • Sweet Elegance Bridal

    Sweet Elegance Bridal is a wedding boutique located in Decatur, Georgia, showcasing beautiful designer gowns and...Read more formalwear for to-be-weds and their wedding parties. Boasting over a decade of wedding fashion experience, the bridal shop dedicates their energy to satisfying clients and love sharing...

  • Forelsket Brides

    Forelsket Brides in Bellevue, Washington, is a fashion studio that offers a beautiful collection of designer wedding...Read more gowns and ensembles. As a fashion industry expert, owner Jeni loves nothing more than helping clients feel bold and confident on the day they say, "I do." Weddings are one of her...

  • Circle Park Bridal Boutique

    Circle Park Bridal Boutique is a local family-owned and operated wedding dress boutique that opened its doors on...Read more September 5th, 2007 to create a friendly and beautiful environment for each bride to make memories that will last a lifetime. Circle Park Bridal is a bridal shop focused on helping brides...

  • Signature Bridal

    Signature Bridal is a wedding dress boutique in Chesterfield, Missouri. This team of creative consultants helps you find...Read more the perfect dress for an affordable price. They provide an unforgettable shopping experience that is completely focused on your happiness. Whether you’re a boho bride or want a...

  • Claire's Fashions Inc

    Claire's Fashions Inc is a family-owned and operated Bridal and Prom boutique servicing Wilmington, Delaware and the...Read more surrounding areas with best-in-class customer service and selection since 1987. We work by appointment only to give our clients the time and attention they deserve. Our bridal...

  • Park Avenue Bridals

    Park Avenue Bridals is a wedding dress boutique located in Cedar Grove, NJ. The family-owned company is run by a...Read more professional team of consultants who enjoy helping nearly-weds find the gown they've always dreamed of. Their goal throughout the process is to curate an experience where the client feels...

  • Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique

    Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique in Atlanta, Georgia and Portland, Maine is a family-run company that has offered a wide...Read more selection of wedding gowns and formal attire for over 24 years. Owner Jacquie and her team pride themselves not only on the shop's extensive selection of wedding dresses, but also...

  • 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...

  • Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique

    Lambs Hill Bridal Boutique is a full-service wedding dress business located in Beacon, New York. This experienced team...Read more of bridalwear experts strives to create a personalized gown-shopping experience for to-be-weds throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond. They share a passion for providing...

  • 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...

  • Polka Dot Heart Bridal

    Polka Dot Heart Bridal is a wedding dress shop in Omaha, Nebraska. We focus on reasonably priced wedding gowns, and...Read more offer gowns in a full range of sizes. Our clients have a private appointment experience, and are assisted in their search to find the gown that fulfills expectations and more. Mother...

  • Green and Blue Studio

    Green and Blue Studio is a wedding dress studio located in Washington, DC. The company's designers and dressmakers...Read more trained in Italy and design bespoke wedding garments or revamp vintage dresses into contemporary and stylish pieces. Clients can enjoy custom gown and alterations services in the...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Little White Dress Bridal Shop

    Little White Dress Bridal Shop is the premier wedding dress destination in the Rocky Mountain Region. We offer a vast...Read more selection of wedding dresses, starting at $500 for off-the-rack gowns and starting at $2,500 for made-to-order gowns, as well as the absolute best experience with our amazing...

  • 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...

  • The White Room

    Focusing on up-and-coming bridal gown designers, The White Room succeeds at providing both expert tailoring from the...Read more designers and owners, and intimate, warm customer service. We have carefully curated our selection of designers that not only fit the aesthetic and vision of The White Room, but also...

  • 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...

  • Bridal Suite Boutique

    Our team at Bridal Suite Boutique pride ourselves in truly having a passion to connect with and help brides in all ways...Read more possible when it comes to the dress for their special day. Wedding dress shopping should not be stressful or uncomfortable, it should be fun and easy during your journey down the...

  • Formula S7

    Formula S7 is a wedding boutique in Round Rock, Austin, Texas. Perfect for any bride, or bridal party, looking for...Read more something iconic and eco-conscious. Our founder and designer, Anastasia, has been designing and making clothes since elementary school. She graduated with an AAS and BFA from the...

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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