Wedding Dress Budget

Mine was just under $1000, but still needs alterations.

Yes you can! Mine was that, I bought it from a consignment store (it was originally over $2000). David’s bridal also has plenty of dress below $1000 (as low as $500). Is there a certain style you’re looking for?

Mine was like $700-something with taxes, but not including alterations.

Mine was $800

I got mine at David's Bridal. About $700 with tax.

For sure! David’s bridal has a great selection, or You might be able to get a deal from a smaller bridal shop during an end of season or off the rack sale. I know some people who have had luck buying second hand, but David’s is probably the easiest. Keep in mind the cost of alterations when you’re shopping though! If you find a dress that’s pushing that price limit and looks like it’ll need a lot of work (hemming, elaborate bustle, bust work, etc) then just be cautious.

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I got that same dress for 1,600. Please tell me how you got it for 700?

I would also consider bridal consignment shops. Some of them have brand new dresses that have never been worn and the seller just wants to recoup any thing they can get.

Mine was a bit over $800 with taxes but without alterations. If you fall in love with a dress that’s a bit over, take a pic of the tag and look online, it may be cheaper somewhere else or your store may have a sale on it at some point.

I think just the dress was like $895.00. I added the belt.

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What?!? Did you get it from David's? I know there was a sale going on, but I also purposely only looked at dresses with an original price tag of under $1000, so I know it wasn't THAT great of a sale.

I did buy mine through David's! Though I did buy it last year when it was new. You got a freaking awesome deal.

I bought mine through DB on sale. It was about $750 including tax. About $400 in alterations through DB - I've heard they can be cheaper with independent seamstresses though.

Definitely. I got mine for 500 from David's bridal

Mine was $800 from BHLDN but my alterations will be $400. I am getting a good amount of alterations and changing the shape of the dress completely.

Mine was $400 from Cocomelody. Waiting for it to arrive but it’s custom measurements and color. Many happy brides with coco. My veil and accessories I am diy but great options on amazon, eBay aliexpress etc.
no need to pay a small fortune in a dress most people wear once. Luckily I will be able to wear mine again it’s black.

Just got mine back from alterations today. David bridal dress on sale for $700 alterations was $280 for hem bustle and to sew in belt.

Yes totally possible. Ended up paying about 800 for mine with a sale and after alterations it will be 1000

I got mine for $99 at Davids Bridal, no alterations needed.

I got mine at Davids Bridal for $549 and the alterations with the bustle were $300. Not posting picture yet because I haven’t had my wedding yet. July 2019 so the answer to your question is YES you can get a very nice gown for under $1000 including alterations