What's a average price for a wedding dress?

That's "average" for what many people pay.

Yes.

But it doesn't matter if it's "average" it only matters if you can afford it or not.

Keep in mind- my 580$ dress- I walked out at just under 700$ with tax and the belt I purchased.

Alterations were over half the actual cost of the dress.

So- all in all my dress and alterations was 1030$.

So- yes- it's fine to go "over" a little if it's really what you want and you can afford it- but keep in mind the costs don't stop there- you have to get it fitted- and that WILL cost you.

Know what you can afford before you shop! And figure into that price your tax, shipping, foundation garments, jewelry, veil/headpiece and alteration costs.

You can get wedding dresses for $250 on modcloth, white BM dresses from Azazie, or gently used dresses online and at local consignment stores for under $500. You can spend $22,000 on a custom or designer piece. And anywhere in between. The most popular designers (Maggie Sottero, Stella York, Justin Alexander, etc) tend to be priced between $**** for a new, ordered-to-your-measurements gown.

Mine was $1,050

My dress MSRP was $1360 and I bought the sample so they gave it to me for $680. With tax and storage it was $738 total.

Alterations cost $406.38 (would have been $486.38 with bustle)

Front hem: $150

Cleaning/Steaming: $100

Bra cups added: $25

Custom Straps: $55

Sides taken in $50

She ended up doing the bustle, but since I had specifically requested it not be done, she didn't charge me for it.

I wanted my end total for my dress to be about $500-$600, however, it was more important to me to have my mom with me when I picked the dress, than saving money. So the actual dress being over price wasn't too bad. The Alterations, I could have gone someplace closer to me and gotten a better deal, but it was the shop my Bridal Shop recommended.

Eh. I originally budgeted for a $600 dress. The one I'm getting is a little over $900 but they're allowing me to make payments on it. Also, it was a sale price because I'm buying from the rack instead of ordering. If I ordered the dress, it would be over 2,000. I discussed it with FH, explained that I'm going to be clocking in overtime for the next three months, and he said if I really love the dress to get it.

Mine was 1790. I went in pretty open minded about style,etc. I tried everything( all styles) and went back to it. With alterations(bustle, cups, and hem) it was $2500.

My dress is very similar to that one (style, beading, lace) and I paid $1350. My original budget was $1200 but I upped it to $1500 right before I went shopping.

Alterations depend entirely on how much work the dress needs. I know mine will be a lot because I need a significant hem, it needs to be taken in by quite a bit especially at the top where the beads are, and the bustle I want is pretty elaborate.

Mine was around $1800. For most boutiques I visited, your price is on the normal end. But, of course, there are beautiful options for less that might just take some digging.

That's a beautiful dress!!

Everyone has a different budget. My dress cost me $750, and my beaded belt for it cost $200. So $950 total. I won't need any alterations. It fits like a glove and is the perfect length

My first wedding, I spent $2k, but it a choice we made as a couple. It had a lot of beading and a bit of a train. This time around, I am going low key and fairly simplistic... I've found one I am IN LOVE with, and it's under $200.00 out the door. It's all up to you, your budget, and what you can slide around to afford other things on your budget

Mine was $2,100 no alterations yet, but it was originally $3,800

Spend what u feel is comfortable for your budget. Also, do not forget to add it alterations/bra/slip

My budget was $1500 and literally my total with veil was $1498!! I may or may not need alterations. I only tried on dresses that were in my budget and since I loved the dress I was ok going over a little bit- but ended up $2 under

Mine was originally $1900 but I bought off the rack and it was on sale for 50% off..SCORE.

This is a budget dependent question. My dress was around 10% of my budget.

It all depends on where you go. I went to David's Bridal last night and didn't try on anything over $1,500. The places I went last weekend were more in the $2,800 range.

Mine was around $2500 without alterations.

I spent $1700 for everything. Dress, sash, veil and all alterations. I just had a bustle put in and I got it hemmed.

I paid $850 for mine