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  • Magnolia Laine Bridal Raleigh

    Full Customization  ·  Plus Size Gowns

    Magnolia Laine Bridal Raleigh is a wedding gown boutique founded by the White Magnolia Bridal Collection in Raleigh,...Read more North Carolina. The boutique specializes in classic wedding gown styles and exceptional one-on-one shopping experiences. The team believes that each nearly-wed deserves to find their...

    $1,300 starting price
  • WHITE Bridal Boutiques – Raleigh

    Full Customization  ·  Trunk Shows  ·  Plus Size Gowns

    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...

  • Bella Bridesmaids Raleigh

    Trunk Shows  ·  Sample Sales

    Located in Cary, North Carolina, Bella Bridesmaids Raleigh is a dress boutique and experience that will help couples and...Read more their wedding party find their ideal outfits. Specializing in bridesmaids' dresses of all kinds, this company will work with nearlyweds to ensure that their wedding party matches...

  • Glamo Society Bridal

    At Glamo Society Bridal in Raeford, North Carolina, we believe every couple deserves the wedding dress of their dreams...Read more without the big-city price tag. As the only bridal boutique in Hoke County, we offer a warm, small-town shopping experience with the style and selection you’d expect from a large...

    $25 starting price
  • Shores Fine Dry Cleaning

    Alterations  ·  Rentals  ·  Preservation  ·  Plus Size Gowns  ·  Cleaning

    FREE GOWN CONSULTATION Your wedding dress is your most prized possession, and you want it to be picture-perfect both...Read more before and after “I do.” So, when it comes to gown care, you want qualified professionals to handle it. Professionals that perform craftmanship work and will ensure the safety of your...

    1 deal
  • Regency Dry Cleaners

    Regency Dry Cleaners

    Alterations  ·  Preservation  ·  Cleaning

    Regency Dry Cleaners is a company that specializes in cleaning wedding dresses and is based in Durham, North Carolina....Read more This professional team understands just how precious wedding garments are to individuals, and how much couples value their preservation. For that reason, they will take great care...

  • A Cleaner World

    Alterations  ·  Preservation  ·  Plus Size Gowns  ·  Cleaning

    A Cleaner World is a wedding dress business in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its service allows clients to have their gowns...Read more preserved and cared for so that they look as good as new when the big day arrives. The company was founded in 1969, so the staff has been providing a high-quality level of service...

    1 deal
  • Larisa Style

    Alterations  ·  Full Customization  ·  Preservation  ·  Plus Size Gowns  ·  Sample Sales

    Larisa Style is your go-to bridal shop for expert wedding dress alterations, designer dress selection, personalized...Read more accessories, and top-rated service. Located in Raleigh and proudly serving brides in Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and surrounding Triangle communities, we provide one-on-one attention to...

  • Clean Pression

    Alterations  ·  Preservation  ·  Cleaning

    Clean Pression is a full-service dry cleaner catering to Spring Lake, North Carolina weddings. For over 30 years, this...Read more company has provided outstanding service to its clients. The award-winning team consists of excellent dry cleaners and proficient tailors who are happy to make your wedding garments...

  • Formalwear Outlet

    Rentals  ·  Plus Size Gowns

    Formalwear Outlet is a wedding clothing company located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, specializing in men's...Read more formalwear and groomsmen attire. This family-run business provides members of a couple's wedding party with stylish and quality wedding garments. This outlet boasts a vast array of choices...

    $99 starting price
    1 deal
  • Together As One Bridal

    Alterations  ·  Trunk Shows  ·  Preservation  ·  Plus Size Gowns  ·  Sample Sales

    Based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Together As One Bridal offers dresses and accessories for weddings and other...Read more special events. Their skilled stylists hope to help you create your envisioned look for your big day. Services Offered Together As One Bridal carries a variety of designers like...

  • Anne Marie Bridal Designs

    Alterations  ·  Full Customization  ·  Plus Size Gowns

    Where Timeless Elegance Meets Personalized Bridal Couture At Anne Marie Bridal Designs, we believe that every bride...Read more deserves a gown as unforgettable as her love story. Nestled in the heart of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, our boutique offers a curated collection of exclusive designer gowns, private...

    $700 starting price
  • Melissa de Leon Styling

    Melissa de Leon Styling is a luxury wedding styling service in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since opening its doors in 2016,...Read more Melissa has worked with couples like you as a trusted friend, curating the perfect pieces that celebrate you as a couple and reflect your unique style. For all wardrobe needs...

    $800 starting price
  • Bridal Traditions Wedding & Prom Attire

    Full Customization  ·  Preservation  ·  Plus Size Gowns  ·  Sample Sales  ·  Cleaning

    Bridal Traditions Wedding & Prom Attire is a boutique for brides, grooms and wedding parties, prom goers and gift-givers...Read more to shop with ease, discover new options, dream about the possibilities and be encouraged along the way. Bridal Traditions opened with the idea that brides (and prom-goers) should...

  • New York Bride & Groom of Raleigh

    Alterations  ·  Trunk Shows  ·  Rentals  ·  Preservation  ·  Plus Size Gowns

    New York Bride & Groom of Raleigh is the premier bridal salon in the Triangle region of NC. Our selection of designer...Read more wedding dresses, wedding accessories and rental tuxedos is unmatched in the area! Imagine your day as you stroll through aisles of designer wedding dresses and try on in one of our...

  • Bunbury Custom Clothiers

    Alterations  ·  Full Customization

    Bunbury Custom Clothiers is a specialty tailor shop for wedding suits and tuxedos located in Raleigh, North Carolina....Read more The richest of London’s Savile Row traditions are echoed through the exquisite, custom made suits available at Bunbury. This company possesses an intense passion for creating...

  • Shiloh Court Bridal

    Full Customization  ·  Trunk Shows  ·  Plus Size Gowns  ·  Sample Sales

    Shiloh Court Bridal is a wedding fashion boutique styling soon-to-be newlyweds across Southern Pines, North Carolina,...Read more and beyond. The team believes in the beauty of every gown shape, size, material, and pattern, and together, they've curated a collection of designer dresses that truly showcase the...

    $1,000 starting price
  • Cass B Designs

    Alterations  ·  Full Customization  ·  Rentals

    "To inspire confidence through wearable art for a variety of special events and needs, that a wearer of these pieces...Read more would feel important and beautiful." My name is Cassidy Burel and my brand is CassB. For the last six years, I have been a freelance and independent custom bridal and evening wear...

  • Gavin Christianson Bridal

    Full Customization  ·  Trunk Shows  ·  Rentals  ·  Preservation  ·  Plus Size Gowns

    Gavin Christianson Bridal is a professional bridal boutique based in Durham, North Carolina. The experienced team at...Read more this store strives to deliver an unparalleled shopping experience to each client, ensuring their genuine comfort and trust. Gavin Christianson Bridal thoughtfully selects every...

  • The Lily Mae Bridal Boutique

    Alterations  ·  Trunk Shows  ·  Plus Size Gowns  ·  Sample Sales

    Located in Madison, North Carolina, The Lily Mae Bridal Boutique is a wedding salon set inside the historic Twitchell...Read more Gallaway House. Initially built in 1832, the house features a charming red brick exterior that juxtaposes perfectly against the contemporary decor and well-lit interior. Couples are...

  • Helga's Bridal and Alteration

    Alterations  ·  Full Customization

    Helga's Bridal and Alteration is a wedding boutique in Durham, North Carolina. They have a vast selection of custom...Read more wedding gowns and accessories. They also offer an alterations service to ensure that your dream dress looks and feels great. Visits are by appointment only, so contact them today to...

  • Just Sew Bridal Alterations

    Alterations  ·  Full Customization  ·  Preservation  ·  Cleaning

    Just Sew Bridal Alterations is a wedding dress and attire shop for couples in the Holly Springs, North Carolina area....Read more This shop specializes in gown and attire alterations for a couple’s wedding day. In addition to their perfect fit, brides will also find accessories, veils, and invitations through...

  • Cristina Chiosa Bridal Atelier

    Alterations

    CC Bridal Atelier provides excellent alteration services in Raleigh, North Carolina. Having over 13 years of experience,...Read more this company is knowledgeable about bridal gowns and how to make them absolutely perfect for your big day. The experienced tailors at CC Bridal Atelier understand the importance...

  • Raleigh Victoria's Bridal Alteration

    Alterations  ·  Full Customization  ·  Plus Size Gowns  ·  Cleaning

    Bridal Alterations is an alteration business in Raleigh, North Carolina. Victoria’s Bridal Alterations and Much More is...Read more a family business that provides a personal experience for each bride or customer. They focus on bridal alterations to give you a perfect fit for your special dress. Victoria has...

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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
  • $ 850 Average cost
  • $ 415 - $ 1,500 Most couples spend between
  • $ 2,540 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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