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Trisha
Savvy June 2020

Cheap Wedding? *dress Opinion pls*

Trisha, on August 13, 2019 at 5:44 PM

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Is ANYONE having a < 2,000 wedding??? Has anyone bought a dress that is not from a bridal shop? Like under $200? Lol. I want something beautifully simple and if i'm only gonna wear it once i might as well make it cheap! I was thinking of getting a white flowy dress and tie dying the bottom of it...
Is ANYONE having a < 2,000 wedding???
Has anyone bought a dress that is not from a bridal shop? Like under $200? Lol. I want something beautifully simple and if i'm only gonna wear it once i might as well make it cheap!
I was thinking of getting a white flowy dress and tie dying the bottom of it so that its got our wedding colors watercolored at the bottom.

Please tell me I'm not the only one doing a cheap wedding? Its going to be pretty small and its only ONE day of my whole life. I just need it to go beautifully not cost a lot.

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    Dedicated August 2019
    Ashley ·
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    My total amount spent was about 4k. My dress was 150 from goodwill. I bought my bridal party outfits at David's bridal for 130 each 500 for catering etc.
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  • Jasmine
    Savvy August 2019
    Jasmine ·
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    IDK where you are located but in Washington and Oregon there is a place called "brides for a cause" and they give you the whole wedding dress buying experience but they sell previously worn dresses. I bought a big ballgown there for under $600 and I saw lots of pretty dresses in the $200 range. I would see if there's something like that in your area.
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  • Jazmin
    Super April 2019
    Jazmin ·
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    I got my dress from Lulus for $252.

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  • Amber
    Master February 2020
    Amber ·
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    Check Amazon! There were a lot on there for less than $200, some you can get in just a few days. I know some of the ones I looked at would even make the dress to your exact measurements if you messaged them to the seller. These are a few that I really liked, might just buy one of them if I don't find what I'm looking for in stores Smiley smile

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071S12MD4/?coliid=I2UGFERIJF7O7R&colid=1CYL3OP9YVG5M&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9O5CJA/?coliid=I34ZFNBW4DSOXD&colid=1CYL3OP9YVG5M&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071985FGV/?coliid=I1HFDPQZETLMYG&colid=1CYL3OP9YVG5M&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

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  • Kellie Martinez
    Super October 2019
    Kellie Martinez ·
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    Check fashionnova!!!

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  • Natalie
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    Natalie ·
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    It's gorgeous! you look so beautiful

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  • Florida Marlins
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    Florida Marlins ·
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    I got mine for $60 off Amazon. It was a lace and chiffon A line dress that was a bridesmaid dress that came in white. I loved it - it was perfect for our afternoon wedding.

    You can do this, girl!!!

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  • Susan
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    Susan ·
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    My wedding gown cost $86 on Amazon. I don't regret skipping the bridal shop.

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  • Sasha
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    Sasha ·
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    Ii got mine for $145 from Davids Bridal, it was on sale, they had quite a few options under $200.

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  • Kristal
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    Kristal ·
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    I think a lot of cost cutting will come from catering and venue. With those two things alone, I am over $2,000. However, the dress I got custom sized from JJs house for under $300 (they have cheaper but i'm picky) and it looks amazing. It will need some alterations as I lost weight since i took the measurements but that can hardly be blamed on the seller. Cocomelody and a few other places have decent dresses for reasonable prices as well. Some 'bridesmaids' dresses in white also look just as good as a 'wedding' dress so that might be something to look for on Azazie or JJs as they are often cheaper. Still shop around at actual stores to see what looks good on you and go from there. different silhouettes and cuts of neckline can make a huge impact on what you are looking at online and you wont know how they look on you until you see them in person.

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  • Trisha
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    Trisha ·
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    Thank you for the reply! the venue will be on our property/our home so it seems like the biggest costs are going to come from catering and seating arrangements
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  • Trisha
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    Trisha ·
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    Thanks for the reply! We live in a very rural area so although a lot of these replies are great there are no bridal shops anywhere nearby.
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  • Trisha
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    Trisha ·
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    Thanks sis!
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  • Trisha
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    Trisha ·
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    Its beautiful! Thanks for the reply!
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  • Trisha
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    Trisha ·
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    Thanks for the reply! Great going on the budget!
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  • Trisha
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    Trisha ·
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    I knew it was doable, i was just looking for a consensus from the site! You did great with budgeting!
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  • Trisha
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    Trisha ·
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    Thanks for the ideas!
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  • Trisha
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    Trisha ·
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    Awesome! I'm glad ya'll did that your way!
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  • Trisha
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    Trisha ·
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    Thanks for the comment!!
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  • Trisha
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    Trisha ·
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    Mostly didnt want bridal shop because there's none anywhere near us! Thank you for being considerate + helpful!
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