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Lauren
Beginner May 2018

How much was your wedding dress?

Lauren, on January 17, 2018 at 7:41 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 288

Hey everyone! How much is your wedding dress? Where did you find it? Trying to understand the average price women spend and where they found THE dress so I can know what is reasonable when I’m in the stores in a few weeks wish my mom☺️ Thanks so much for commenting!
Hey everyone! How much is your wedding dress? Where did you find it? Trying to understand the average price women spend and where they found THE dress so I can know what is reasonable when I’m in the stores in a few weeks wish my mom☺️ Thanks so much for commenting!

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    Expert July 2018
    Melissa ·
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    Min was $798, but SIL spent $5000 on hers! There are just plenty of other things I would like to spend 5k on, but it's about find the dress that makes you feel like the bride you want to be!!!!
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    Savvy September 2018
    ccgh ·
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    David's Bridal $400! This is before alterations, and don't forget to budget for accessories and undergarments. I budgeted $1000 for my dress and should come in under that with all my extras, including shoes!

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    Dedicated April 2018
    April ·
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    I had originally picked 2 dresses from DB online for me to try on at my appt. that were on sale. Once I got there the dresses were not available. So I told the girl that I did not want to spend over that. (This is a vow renewal for our 10th Anniversary so I just could not see spending thousands of dollars. My consultant Jasmine was the best. I am a very simple one but she convinced me to step out of my box. After trying on 6 dresses mind and heart kept going back to the 1st dress I tried on but she said it was $900. She asked me to try it on 1 more time and after she say the tears she told me it was on sale for $400 and I said yes to the dress.
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  • FutureMrsSlaby
    Savvy September 2018
    FutureMrsSlaby ·
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    I had done a ton of research on what styles and designers I liked prior to making an appointment. I definitely wanted to stay under $2,000, and was hoping to keep it around $1,600. I found that I really liked Stella York gowns, and that they were affordable. I made an appointment at a boutique that sold the line, and my dress came in at $1399 before alterations!

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  • Purple
    Savvy November 2018
    Purple ·
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    Bought mine from a little off the rack bridal shop in the area for $700. I also got a veil and belt and the whole total still ended up being under $1000. The dress's original retail price was around $1200.

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  • J'Neil
    Devoted September 2018
    J'Neil ·
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    I budgeted $2000 and mine was just under $1400 and with alterations (hem, adjusting the straps, cups, a 10 (!) point bustle) it’s about $1850

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  • Aja
    Dedicated November 2018
    Aja ·
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    I paid $1000, not including alterations.
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  • JENNIFER
    Super May 2019
    JENNIFER ·
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    I spent a little over $1,000 at David’s Bridal. It was originally $1058 but was on sale for $933. A little bit of a discount lol but my original budget was $500 but when I went dress shopping with my mom she said she’ll give me an additional $500. Change the complete look of the dress I choose !! Very happy 😊
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  • Miranda
    Expert February 2019
    Miranda ·
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    Mine was originally over $1000, but it was on a bit of a sale which brought it down to $925. I purchased from David's Bridal.

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  • Mrs_J
    Super September 2018
    Mrs_J ·
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    My mom gifted my dress to me. It was $2500 after taxes.

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  • Lindsay
    Savvy October 2018
    Lindsay ·
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    Mine was $2900, got it at a bridal boutique. My budget was $3000 so it is what I was expecting. No alterations yet!

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  • Amber
    Dedicated May 2018
    Amber ·
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    I got my 20% off on Cyber Monday at David's Bridal. It was originally $1300 and got it for a little over $1000.

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  • Mrs.Baker.Mischief.Maker
    Devoted April 2018
    Mrs.Baker.Mischief.Maker ·
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    I bought my gown off eBay for $100, but spending $500 to alter it...I still feel like it’s a fantastic deal! It’s brand new with tags on, Alfred Angelo Disney Sleeping Beauty 218.

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  • Bernaline
    Savvy October 2018
    Bernaline ·
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    I live in VA and went to Blush Bridal Boutique. My Rebecca Ingram dress by itself is $719, but i added on a lace off the shoulder cover jacket, and that made the total to be $900+. I'm content because it's less than $1000. I don't understand how people can buy dresses over $3000, when they can be using that money towards something else in the wedding. Yes, it's your big day but you can look absolutely glamorous at nicer price.

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    Beginner August 2018
    Sarah ·
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    I said I'd go up to $2000 and when the time came I felt really uncomfortable spending that much. My dress came in at $700 before alterations. I bought it from a salon that sells only sample dresses so there's pretty much one of each dress. It worked really well for me because the ticket price was at least double what I paid, I got a dress in my size, and I took it home that day!

    I tried the whole salon experience and they had me try on sizes that are 12 numbers up from what I actually am so I couldn't get a good idea of how the dress would feel on my day.

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  • FutureMrs.N
    Dedicated April 2019
    FutureMrs.N ·
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    My dress was originally 2,000 but I spent 401 on it
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  • Janel
    Super September 2018
    Janel ·
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    My budget was $2500 but the dress I chose was $1325
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    Savvy October 2018
    Abigail ·
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    My dress was a little over $800 luckily!
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  • WeddingCruiser2019
    Devoted January 2019
    WeddingCruiser2019 ·
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    My dress retails for around $3k but I bought it off the rack so I got it for $1.3k (including taxes, but not including alterations). I got it from a local boutique.

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    July 2018
    Seham ·
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    My dress came out to 800 before alterations (at David's Bridal)

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