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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

Posted in Wedding Attire 546

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 April 2016
    Christel ·
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    My dress was 689 on sale (Was off the rack). Exact dress I wanted. My Fiance and I decided on a budget of no more than 1500.00.... The original cost of my dress was 2400. The alterations that I am going to need is going to cost me no more than 150.00 Smiley smile

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  • Erica
    Devoted March 2016
    Erica ·
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    My dress was orignally $1280 (Alfred Angelo). Bought at a trunk show for $299! #winning

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  • Heather
    Expert June 2016
    Heather ·
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    I got a sample Pronovias dress.. It was $400 and $50 for the veil

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  • Kaegurl
    Master June 2014
    Kaegurl ·
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    Mine was $2300. Worth every penny. We had the dress shortened so I can wear it again - thinking of dying it another color. Also, the excess from the bottom will be made into a christening dress.

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  • FutureMrsGuzman
    Dedicated May 2016
    FutureMrsGuzman ·
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    I LOVE Mori Lee and ended up buying one of her dresses for $1500. You can def find one that price!

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  • Antonette
    Just Said Yes July 2016
    Antonette ·
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    About $8500 =x Thanks, mommy lol.

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  • Emmy
    Master January 2015
    Emmy ·
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    What does 8K get you in a wedding dress?

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    Just Said Yes February 2016
    Alexis ·
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    My dress is $1,500 (Casablanca). Plus $300 for alterations. Fortunately my Mom is paying for it. However I did not want to exceed $2k considering I am only wearing the dress one time. There are gorgeous gowns that don't cost a fortune.

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  • Emily
    Super September 2016
    Emily ·
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    My budget was $1,500-$2,000. The dress I fell in love with was only $700!!!! All the more reason to love it. I also got a $200 veil; bringing my total to $900 without alterations. Yay for saving money Smiley smile

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  • jaynedoe1j
    Just Said Yes October 2016
    jaynedoe1j ·
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    I got my dream Casablanca dress for $975 at a trunk show! Since I bought the dress in NJ, there was also no sales tax.

    I would highly recommend researching tax rates (they generally differ by county) because that could also save you a nice percentage (it adds up on such a big purchase). In addition, many trunk shows offer 10-20% off the dress collection being featured, and sometimes even a % off all other dresses in the store. Good luck!

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    Just Said Yes October 2017
    Sheri ·
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    My dress cost me $700... maybe cuz I live in Canada? still haven't done any alterations on it yet but that's estimated for about $100 (very little needs to be done) what startled me was the $250 for the veil and also found my shoes at 50% off and paid just $80

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    Just Said Yes April 2016
    Temple ·
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    OMGosh $1200 (+ whatever alterations costs next Feb). PLEASE look on Amazon first (GREAT DRESSES less that $200)

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    Just Said Yes October 2015
    Tina ·
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    $850 Maggie Sottero and it's beautiful! I spent about $400 in alterations (but that was going to two different places...long story)!

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  • Ally
    Master October 2016
    Ally ·
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    $400, custom ordered from LaceMarry on etsy. I'm guessing max $200 for alterations.

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    Just Said Yes October 2016
    Shera80 ·
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    Oh yes I got my vial dress and add ons for 1,300 so 1,200 should be no issue. I am also a plus size bride so hope this helps and happy planning!!

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  • LaVon
    Savvy September 2016
    LaVon ·
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    I paid $774 on sale (originally $849) from David's Bridal and I've been quoted about $200 for alterations. I had a dress budget of $1000 and was very happy to stay under that.

    I had checked a few local bridal shops hoping to find 'the one', and decided to try David's as well. Turns out, that's where I found it! I love the lace on it!

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    Just Said Yes July 2016
    Private User ·
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    Mine was $1600 for an Essence of Australia. More than I originally wanted to spend, but fell in love and figured it out!

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    Just Said Yes March 2016
    Rene ·
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    Mine was 1500 after taxes, before alterations. It's a Morilee by Madeline Gardner Smiley smile you will definitely find something you love in that budget. I recommend being less attached to the name though-I really liked Maggie Sotero online but ended up not loving one in person!

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  • Rachel
    Just Said Yes May 2016
    Rachel ·
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    $1,500 for my dress and veil at Alfred Angelo! They have a HUGE selection and samples in all sizes so you can try something on that's close to your size. Haven't gotten alterations but I've been told they could be around 200-300$

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  • agenderscotty
    Devoted July 2016
    agenderscotty ·
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    I spent $1059 on mine. Alfred Angelo - Belle 206!

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