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Just Said Yes October 2019

Affordable but gorgeous dresses

Kelley, on March 30, 2018 at 5:17 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 17

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Hi lovely brides-

So I’m on the hunt for a gorgeous sparkly wedding dress that won’t break the bank since I simply can’t justify spending soooo much money on a dress I wear ONCE!! However when I mention this to most people they’re like OH there’s there’s GREAT site or boutique where they have dresses for less than A THOUSAND DOLLARS!!

guess we have different definitions of NOT BREAKING THE BANK lol...

anywho my overall dress budget alterations included is about $500...I’m willing to buy used and have searched sites like STILLWHITE and such but would LOVE to be able to shop in a boutique (even if it is consignment) and actually try my dress in person...

anyone know now of AFFORDABLE bridal boutiques in Atlanta GA???

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Latest activity by Tamarae, on March 31, 2018 at 5:16 PM

Savvy August 2022
Phoebe Ann · on March 30, 2018 at 5:24 PM
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Following, I agree right there with you.
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Beginner September 2018
Angela · on March 30, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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Have you tried Amazon? It sounds crazy but a friend of mine found her dress there and it was exactly what she wanted without breaking the bank.
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Expert September 2018
char · on March 30, 2018 at 5:30 PM
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My dress is a prom dress and while I didn't choose a sparkly one, there were a LOT that feature all kinds of beading and sequins. I paid $600 and have yet to have it altered, but there are many that were under your budget - I just fell in love with the teal embroidery on mine.
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Devoted September 2018
Tara · on March 30, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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Have you tried David's Bridal? When I went there, they had a ton of sparkly dresses for under $500. It actually made finding my dress a little more difficult, since I was avoiding sparkles lol
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Champion October 2018
Kelly · on March 30, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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If your budget is under 500 including alterations I would look into prom dresses and add a belt and veil to look more bridal. I’ve heard alterations are a minimum of a few hundred dollars most of the time.
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Master September 2018
Munchkin9218 · on March 30, 2018 at 5:54 PM
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I would definitely suggest looking at davids bridal during there next 99$ sale. You can also google bridal consignment boutiques in your area. I almost went to one here in PA that is highly rated but ended up buying another dress before I could make an appointment.

Also look at Azazie or Cocomelody. Azazie just came out with a bridal line and while they don't have a shop they will ship you a sample for you to try on in home and then mail back for a set amount. I think the bridal price is 25$
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Master January 2019
Cassidy · on March 30, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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Find a local bridal consignment shop. That's where I got my veil and they had a huge selection of dresses around $300
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VIP November 2018
ISaidHallYes · on March 30, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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Try going to a trunk show or a sample sale. You can get beautiful high price tag dresses for less especially sample gowns.
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Devoted October 2018
Cristina · on March 30, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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You could truck Azazie. They have sample dresses they will mail for you to try on at home for $25. And they have an option to give them custom measurements when you order, which will save on alterations.
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Expert October 2018
Alison · on March 30, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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Have you checked out BHLDN? They have a store in Atlanta, but you can look at their stuff online. You would have to get any alterations done elsewhere, but the dresses arrive in like a week. And they have dresses below $500.
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Dedicated August 2018
Tamarae · on March 30, 2018 at 8:53 PM
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You can go the online consignment route and still try on new dresses. My friend just bought a used dress from someone that she had tried on at David's you just need the designer/model of the ones you like
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VIP April 2018
Amandaw · on March 30, 2018 at 10:32 PM
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Have you tried cocomelody? I got my dress from them and am in love with it more than I thought it would be. This is the one I got and after purchase and alterations I spent under $400
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Master July 2018
Cuoghi · on March 31, 2018 at 8:14 AM
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Buy a preloved dress.
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VIP July 2018
The Nuptials · on March 31, 2018 at 8:32 AM
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You really are looking for a dress that’s $100-$200, because alertations are not cheap and ‘sparkly’ isn’t cheap either. Start at David’s during a $99 sale.
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Super August 2018
Shayna · on March 31, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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I bought my dress at a liquidation sale. It was originally $2500 and I paid $300. It’s an option to look in to. There may be a store going out of business in your area. I’ve also seen some prom dresses that look perfect for a wedding.
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Savvy July 2018
Kristen · on March 31, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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I second BHLDN. I ended up blowing my budget on a more expensive dress elsewhere, but I did try on several dresses at their Atlanta shop and they have a good selection of many styles, at lots of price points. I remember one dress I really liked costing about $250. I didn’t feel like the dresses were very good quality, but I suppose if you’re just wearing it once it might not matter to you.
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Dedicated August 2018
Tamarae · on March 31, 2018 at 5:16 PM
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This is gorgeous!!
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