South Florida Wedding Dress on a Budget?

I got mine from Bellissima Bride in Deerfield Beach, I'm not sure how many dresses they have under 1k but mine was $1,300 and they had an wide selection of all kinds of dresses in my price range. They were also FAR more kind and helpful than some of the other places we tried (and DIDN'T rush us). I also had no idea what I wanted, I'm very petite so I didn't know what would look right, and they started by letting me try on a dress of every type and then we narrowed it down from there based on what parts I liked of each dress.

View Quoted Comment Omg awesome! Excited to hear this- I actually made an appointment there (it’s close to my grandma)! Also a petite bride so happy to hear about your experience! Thank you!

Welcome to the WeddingWire community Alisa! Congratulations on your engagement also!!

As you mentioned, David’s Bridal has some great cheaper options for brides on a budget but of course, you can keep this option as a back up if you are still searching for a dress after you have visited a few different bridal salons.

Have you had a chance to browse the WeddingWire vendor search? From there you will be able to pick out some salons that will be in your area when you visit. If you wish, you could even call ahead of your appointment and ask them to have dresses within your price range ready for you. You’re right to want to stick within your budget, especially since it can all add up once you start alterations and buying your accessories. I’ve linked you here to Florida Bridal Salons but you can filter this search further to your exact location.

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Hi Sinead- thanks for that tip. I've looked at the vendor search however not all post their price ranges. What I was really after though, was first-hand experience and advice from brides and where they found the most in this range.

View Quoted Comment Hey I just posted a review of some of the major shops down here, have a look on my page if you’re still looking!

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Hi Alissa! Have you found a dress that you love yet?🥰

I did! I actually got one in NY where I live at the Bridal Garden!