Discussions I've participated in

So, I guess I lucked out finding the perfect dress for under $400 but now while looking at suits/ tuxes for future hubby I'm starting to get sticker shock. Should I ask his mother to chip in as...

What's everyone's budget for your wedding dress? Or, if you've already found the one... How much was it? Torn between "it's only one day, why spend so much" and "it's only one day, might as well." LOL...