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  • Brides for a Cause

    Brides for a Cause is a charity bridal store located in Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Sacramento, San Diego and Phoenix. We...Read more provide a wide range of wedding dresses sold off-the-rack at discounts up to 70% off, all while raising funds for local and national charities. With their vast inventory of...

    Trunk Shows Plus Size Gowns Sample Sales
  • Friar Tux

    Friar Tux is a trusted wedding tuxedo and suit provider with more than 50 years of experience helping couples dress for...Read more their big day. We offer stylish rental and purchase options for grooms, brides, and wedding parties. With a range of modern and timeless styles, convenient services, an easy-to-use...

    Alterations Rentals
    $150 starting price
    1 deal
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Margaret's Cleaners

    Since its founding in 1953, Margaret's The Couture Cleaner, with a determined focus and dedication, has built a...Read more reputation for excellence. We have developed proprietary processes for restoring, cleaning, and preserving bridal gowns and fine textiles. As a long-recognized and highly awarded national...

    Alterations Full Customization Preservation Cleaning
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Charmaigne Menn llc

    Charmaigne Menn is a designer boutique in La Jolla Ca. specializing in one of a kind creations of bridal,eveving and...Read more cocktail dresses.Crafted with luxurious fabrics such as silks,Chantilly lace,organza,linens and more,offering clients a unique pieces that exude elegance and individuality to fit...

    Alterations Full Customization Trunk Shows Rentals Sample Sales
    $5,000 starting price
    1 deal
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Vanessa Alfaro Bridal & Couture

    Located in Murrieta-Temecula in the heart of Southern California, Vanessa Alfaro Bridal & Couture stands among the...Read more largest couture bridal destinations in California and the West Coast — a WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award winner for five consecutive years and a 2025 Quality Business Award recipient...

    Full Customization Plus Size Gowns Sample Sales
    $1,600 starting price
    1 deal -10% Discount
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Luv Bridal - San Diego

    Based in San Diego, California, Luv Bridal is a wedding dress boutique. This spacious showroom is filled with all styles...Read more of gowns, from sleek and minimalist to whimsical tulle creations. The experienced staff at this boutique are on hand to help every to-be-wed find their dream dress, so they can...

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  • Tailor Love

    Tailor Love offers tailoring services based out of San Diego, California. With more than 20 years of experience in the...Read more tailoring and fashion industry, modifying garments comes as second nature to this dedicated team. Owner Carla Daniela is the woman behind this business, whose love for fashion and...

    Alterations
    $600 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Brides for a Cause - San Diego

    Brides for a Cause - San Diego is a wedding dress boutique in San Diego, California that sells gowns for charity. This...Read more shop offers a vast inventory and private appointments to help you find your dream attire.

    Plus Size Gowns Sample Sales
    $150 starting price
  • Bridal Showcase

    We're a family owned boutique of mother and daughters! Located in the heart of San Diego's North County, Vista. We have...Read more a great passion for everything wedding, especially BRIDAL GOWNS! 50 years of providing beautiful wedding gowns, veils, and accessories, we are San Diego’s best bridal salon. In our...

    Alterations Full Customization Trunk Shows Preservation Plus Size Gowns
    $2,000 starting price
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  • Blushing Bride

    Blushing Bride Bridal Boutique in Carlsbad, California is a wedding dress shop that helps brides-to-be find their...Read more perfect wedding gown. This family-owned and operated business love helping its clients feel beautiful and confident on their wedding day. With the boutique's vast range of dresses, you...

    Trunk Shows Plus Size Gowns
  • Winsome Brides

    Winsome Brides We are a Bridal Boutique located in La Mesa owned by two local gals, we carry new and once loved wedding...Read more dresses that are bound to make your special day perfect. We also have a fantastic, budget friendly tailors or alterationist on hand to make that gown fit you perfectly. You can...

    Alterations Full Customization Trunk Shows Rentals Preservation
  • Bridal and Tuxedo Galleria

    Bridal and Tuxedo Galleria is a full-service bridal and wedding attire salon based in San Diego, California. The elite...Read more team of stylists on staff at this bridal boutique is committed to making your wedding dress shopping experience as stress-free and fun as possible. Featuring one of the most...

    Alterations Trunk Shows Preservation Plus Size Gowns Sample Sales
  • The White Flower Bridal Boutique

    Located in San Diego’s Bankers Hill neighborhood near the iconic Balboa Park, The White Flower is an award-winning...Read more bridal boutique owned by a husband and wife team who share a passion for timeless design and exceptional service. Created to redefine the bridal shopping experience, the boutique has...

    Alterations Full Customization Trunk Shows Preservation Plus Size Gowns
    $2,800 starting price
  • Bridal & Veil

    Bridal & Veil is a full-service Bridal Salon. We are located in San Diego, California. Our store has been established...Read more since 1941. We have the largest designer showroom in San Diego, with over 2,000 dresses on the floor from top-name designers. Our full-service salon caters to the bride, mother of...

    Alterations Preservation Plus Size Gowns Sample Sales Cleaning
  • The Bustle

    Located in the heart of Del Mar, The Bustle celebrates engagements every day! Whether you want to look classic or...Read more modern, glamorous or elegant, we have a gown you'll fall in love with. Established in 2009, The Bustle has served thousands of brides and continues to dedicate its efforts in providing...

    Alterations Full Customization Trunk Shows Preservation Plus Size Gowns
    $999 starting price
  • Judy's Designers

    Based inSolona Beach, by appointments only 2-3 days ahead ,CA close to Carslbad . Oceanside and San deigo .We have...Read more designers new TIA DORA Bridal BY JLHELM 2021 and 22 and Ti Adore and Adore is on-sale 20% off and Designers 40 to 70 off new allure Justin Alexander ..eden David tura .Maggie sottero...

    Alterations Full Customization Trunk Shows Rentals Plus Size Gowns
  • Bliss & Bridal

    WHO WE ARE Located in the Escondido area of San Diego, CA, Bliss & Bridal is an autistic, woman-owned bridal boutique...Read more that offers affordably luxury to brides shopping for their dream wedding dress. We specialize in customizable wedding gowns and accessories, all at affordable prices. Our mission is...

    Full Customization Plus Size Gowns Sample Sales
    $399 starting price
  • 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...

    Alterations Full Customization Plus Size Gowns Cleaning
    $1,500 starting price
  • Magic Touch Cleaners and Alteration

    Magic Touch Cleaners and Alteration is based in San Diego, California, and specializes in wedding gown preparation and...Read more preservation. The expert team is on hand to help you take care of your precious wedding dress. They offer a range of services that include professional cleaning and...

    Alterations Preservation Cleaning
  • Full Moon Bridal

    Full Moon Bridal is a bridal shop in San Diego, California that offers custom wedding dresses. This company offers the...Read more highest level of professional techniques and industry knowledge to craft these gowns. A nearlywed anticipating their special day can look forward to a beautiful dress that fits them...

  • Bespoke Maestro

    Based in San Diego, California, Bespoke Maestro is passionate about using fashioning stunning and distinctive wedding...Read more attire. Using high-quality Italian and English fabrics, their team uses time-honored methods to create suits and dresses that bring their clients’ sartorial visions to life. They are...

    Alterations Full Customization Trunk Shows Cleaning
    $1,500 starting price
  • Katia I Gabriel

    Based in San Diego, California, Katia I Gabriel is a top fashion design company specialized in creating high-quality...Read more personalized wedding dresses for modern brides. With a focus on exceptional craftsmanship and individuality, our goal is to bring to life the dream wedding dress that each bride has...

    Alterations Full Customization Plus Size Gowns
    $850 starting price
  • Grace Loves Lace San Diego

    Welcome to Grace Loves Lace - our exquisite wedding dress boutique nestled in the heart of San Diego. We invite you to...Read more indulge in a unique and intimate experience that will make you feel like a true goddess.As soon as you arrive, you and your loved ones will be warmly welcomed with a glass of...

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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.

  • $ 180 or less Lower range
  • $ 1,000 Average cost
  • $ 485 - $ 1,487 Most couples spend between
  • $ 2,463 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.

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?

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