How much was your wedding dress ?

Mine was on sale for $995 + the preservative kit, + corset, + slip it all came out to $1400. However, alterations are in July and they said the least I am going to spend is $400

My father was kind enough to pay for my dress. For my dress, veil, and belt he paid $2900.

Mine was about 1,500 and I haven’t started alterations yet, so I’m not sure what that will cost.

I got my dress for $1500 before alterations

My dress was 2k and then $400 in alterations. My alterations included taking the shoulders up, taking the sleeves in, taking the waist in, hemming, sewing in cups, and adding a bustle.

I would get an idea of what you are comfortable spending on a dress. Have a max budget and tell them that up front so that they don't put you into any dresses outside of your price range. That is what I did and that way I didn't have to worry about the price of the dress after I fell in love with it - I knew it was somewhere in my range.

My dress was $1200 and after taxes and some extra fabric that we got for customizing the dress, it came out to about $1400. I haven't done alterations/customization yet so I'm not sure on that.

I think I have already spent around $1500 for the dress with alterations. That is more that what i wanted to but i liked the dress.

Mine was right around $1100 with taxes and whatnot, not including alterations.

My dress was $1,600 and my alterations were $600.

Mine was gifted and was around $550 (on sale). No alterations are needed and I'll add a wrist strap for the train. I didn't like the bustle options I saw online for my dress and several family members are really good at sewing. I might add a couple eye hooks to hold the train up so I can easily drop it when needed for photos.

Mine was originally $549 but was on sale for $499. After alterations I spent about $800 on it all together.

The most expensive dress i tried was $3,500. I finally bought mine at a sample sale for $975.

My dress was 1500, before alterations. Definitely set a budget that you’re comfortable with.

Mine was $125 on Ebay and $ 60 for alterations - repair an area by the zipper and put a bustle hooks on for the sweep train that I want bustled for dancing. The designer is Shail K and I believe it may have been a pageant dress. I saw many dresses on ebay and did alot of digging online. I checked my measurements and then checked manufacturers measurements to make sure things could fit. I went to 2 bridal shops locally but none of the higher end ones as it was not in my budget.

When I saw this one, my heart skipped a beat. I it! Saw the seamstress this week and shocked her with the price for it. She kept commenting on the quality fabric and workmanship. Lace, embroidery, crystals all over. It is perfect

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I purchased my dress off Amazon and it cost $95. I took in the straps, switched out the cups, and added a hook to the top of the zipper to tighten the dress. Alterations added an addition $80.

I think it's really what you feel comfortable spending on your dress. I personally couldn't stomach spending more than $300 overall on a dress because I wanted the money to go to hosting my guests at the wedding. But if you've got a larger budget or your dream wedding dress is more important to you, go bigger!

Mine was $1500 but this is before alterations which I'm thinking will be close to $300

My dress was $1,100 dollars and around $350 for alterations!

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That is one STUNNING dress and looks awesome on you! Congrats

Mine was on sale for around $600-$700 and I'm paying $50 for alterations (all I needed was to have the under layers steamed and a tiny bit taken in in the back of my neck). I didn't have a budget but did not want to be spending more than what I ended up spending so it worked out great.

About 450 and about 300 for alterations! I got a bustle, hem, straps and sides taken in. I'm borrowing the veil, and my shoes were $40 and as you'd expect from shoes that price, I'll get a lot of use out of them after the wedding as well.


It's helpful seeing how much everyone paid for alterations.