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What amount did you spend on your wedding dress? (You don't have to answer)

2016AUGBride, on September 11, 2015 at 4:19 PM

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I'm a budget bride and was curious as to what other brides spent on their dress. I'm hoping to find something under $1200.00.

I'm a budget bride and was curious as to what other brides spent on their dress. I'm hoping to find something under $1200.00.

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    Just Said Yes July 2016
    Marriles ·
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    My dress was $600. Got it at David's Bridal. There was a sale while I was there. Also paid $99 for the preservation of the dress. The dress will be dry cleaned, preserved, put into a display box, and the dress is insured for $1,000 if anything happens to it. I haven't altered my dress yet but I expect it to be around $300.

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    Just Said Yes October 2015
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    My dress was 250 dollars. I ordered of Jjshouse after getting feedback from several alterations specialists who said they had seen good work from the site as long as you don't get anything with beading. My alterations were 150 which included taking off the train, altering the neckline, fixing some crinoline issues in the underskirts and taking in the dress significantly in the bust. I got very lucky finding a great and affordable seamstress. A friend also ordered a jjshouse dress for her wedding that was long sleeve lace and it was beautiful also.

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    Just Said Yes October 2015
    Heather ·
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    I bought a Leanne Marshall for $2000 (on her low side cost wise but with shoes, headpiece, belt, lace topper, fur stole and jewelry I spent another $1600-- I'm doing accessory changes from ceremony to reception and not wearing all of that at once too). I needed no alterations as the designer made the length custom to me. I plan to hem and dye my dress after the wedding so I'll wear it again (it's simple enough to be a beautiful gown for another special occasion once it's shortened)

    I'd look on shopbop.com though they have a bridal section now and so does revolveclothing.com--- they both have designer dresses at reasonable prices... They offer a range so some get more expensive but they're also not super traditional if that's what you want.

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    Just Said Yes July 2016
    Charlotte ·
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    My dress is Allure and was $1200

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    Just Said Yes June 2016
    Samantha ·
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    I got an Oleg Cassini from David's Bridal for $800. Beautiful pearl and lace appliqué, with very nice tulle.

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  • Mandi
    Just Said Yes September 2015
    Mandi ·
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    $1000 plus $300 for my veil and the cost of alterations

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    Just Said Yes May 2016
    Leslie ·
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    $100! That's it! I went to the BHLDN outlet and got this dress http://greenweddingshoes.com/1920s-inspired-wedding-with-a-modern-twist-ashley-philip/ I am going to be making some alterations though, but I couldn't get a better price!

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    Just Said Yes May 2016
    Leslie ·
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    $100 I went to the bhldn outlet and got this dress http://greenweddingshoes.com/1920s-inspired-wedding-with-a-modern-twist-ashley-philip/ I am getting alterations though

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  • FutureMrsBlessen
    Beginner February 2016
    FutureMrsBlessen ·
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    $1,023 for my Maggie Sottero "Reese" from Schaffer's! Hoping to keep alterations under $200. ?

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  • Areli & Blas
    Just Said Yes October 2015
    Areli & Blas ·
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    I spent 180 and its gorgeous I gave my self a 300 limit I dont care much for designers dresses since it the name your paying for.

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    Just Said Yes May 2016
    Kimberly ·
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    I spent $2,200 plus $500 for the veil.

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    Just Said Yes December 2018
    VeeRenee ·
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    I went to Davids Bridal & bought two dresses for $1250. I caught one on sale for $199 that was originally $1k. I also had a $50 off coupon when I went to a local bridal show Smiley smile no alterations done on either yet.

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  • Areli & Blas
    Just Said Yes October 2015
    Areli & Blas ·
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    I paid $180 custom made. Its gorgeous and no need to change anything about it fits like a glove. Font care its not designer dress im only wearing a few hours anyhow and rather allocate the money somewhere else then a dress. When my family saw my dress they thought I spent a couple 1000.

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    Just Said Yes December 2015
    Amanda ·
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    I spent a ridiculous amount on my Monique Lhuillier Bliss dress. $3000 plus a few car payments worth on the veil, plus $500 Angela Nuran shoes. This is my second and last wedding, so I am not settling for any less than what I really want.

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    Just Said Yes March 2016
    Private User ·
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    Oleg Cassini dress originally $1350 got it during a sample sale for $450!

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    Just Said Yes October 2016
    Jessica ·
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    $540 Mia solano. And I am in love with no. Haven't done alterations yet

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    Just Said Yes July 2016
    Anita ·
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    Mine was $2,500.00 but $500 was taken off and free alterations. Amherstburg, Ontario

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    Just Said Yes October 2016
    Jessica ·
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    Mine was $499 Mia solano on sale. And I love it. Haven't done any alterations yet.

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  • Areli & Blas
    Just Said Yes October 2015
    Areli & Blas ·
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    Here's a couple of pics of ny $180 dress


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    Just Said Yes December 2016
    Kiera ·
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    2500 including alterations and veil. David tutera.

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