Heartbroken and just need to vent

If you're looking for a cheaper dress, I know Amazon has some that have good reviews. There are also some online retailers like Azazie that girls on here have used that they say are great quality. Not sure where you're from, but David's Bridal has a number of dresses under $1,000, and a good many under $500 as well. If you're trying to have a budget wedding, I think $2,000 on the dress would be a bit much.

I understand your frustration. I had to learn the hard way that nobody will be as excited about your wedding as you are. It's just reality. It doesn't mean nobody cares. It's just that people all have their own lives, and their own priorities.

As for the dress, $2000 is A LOT for a wedding dress. Maybe your dad wants to help, but just can't afford that much, or even half of that. The point is that you have basically two options: find a less expensive dress that maybe he can contribute half the cost, or save up and buy it yourself. It's what we all have to face. Wedding costs can really add up quickly, and so if you're doing it on your own, you have to save and plan for the wedding you can afford. I hope you find what you're looking for. Wedding Wire is a great resource for more affordable options. I'm sure by the end of the day, you'll have all kinds of comments from brides/grooms with possible solutions to your dilemma. We love to help our fellow brides when we can!

Yes I think I'm just going to take my time. Unfortunately all the boutiques I have been too have dresses starting at $1500, and I didn't have the best experience at David's bridal. I really don't think I want to ask my dad for anything, I feel as if he got pressured in to saying he would help by my mom. I will look online for dresses and try to keep it at a budget I can afford alone Or just change our date to 2021 lol. THanks for all the comments and suggestions I appreciate it.

Yes that's so true, I hope I can find a similar style. Wedding dresses are so over priced, but I am going to look online. Thanks! =)

Yes I do agree that $2000 Is a lot, I guess I just got carried away. I know it's something he can afford. However I do realize he doesn't have to help me. I really don't want to ask him I feel as if he was pressured to say he would help. If that makes sense. I will just look for something I can afford. Thanks

Thank you I didn't even know Amazon sold wedding dresses lol, and I'll look up that website. Yes I do agree 2000 I a lot for a budget wedding, unfortunately all the bridal stores I have been to carry $1500 and up, and they david's bridal by me I didn't have a great experience. I will try to go to another one though.

Yes I agree it's just sad I guess that your own family isn't excited. I know it is a lot and I got carried away because I know he can afford it and more, but I do understand he doesn't have to help. I feel he was pressured by my mom, and we don't have the best relationship so I shouldn't expect. Thanks I am going to keep searching online and if not just change the date till I can save up. =)

We are eloping, so nobody can ruin our day! That's not really the reason, it's because I have been married 3 times before and my FH was a confirmed bachelor and the baby of the family. His brothers and sisters have been nagging about whether or not he was ever going to get married. Also, I don't think my parents would come anyway, as my parents were somewhat shocked when I first introduced them to him. Back to your situation...I changed my mind many times while trying to decide on my dress. I looked online for about a month, and I mean I looked every chance I got. I went back and forth on a non-traditional color and dress to a wedding dress to who knows? I'm wearing a non-traditional, non wedding, but white dress. White, can you believe it? I never even wore white to any of my other weddings! If you have time, I'm sure you will find something you like even better. Just set a budget, and don't look at higher priced dresses. That's really how I started looking. Good Luck!

There are some really pretty ones at BHLDN, Saved by the dress, and lulus (maxis that are very formal looking).

Good luck