Ways To Save: Bridal Gowns On A Budget


Jolene Posted by Jolene on Jan 01, 2010.
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I paid $220 for my wedding dress. My colleague Jennifer? Got hers for $125. Since we were both footing the bill for our own weddings, there was precious little in the budget for our gowns (I had to make sure there were enough offerings at the pasta bar to satisfy my Italian relatives!). We both looked lovely, by the way, even without spending two months’ rent on our wedding attire.

My Watters & Watters Wedding DressHere are some of our dress-shopping secrets:

  • Jennifer had no problem shopping a sale at Macy’s; though not designed specifically for weddings, her long, white Battenburg lace dress was a lot less pricey! So if pretty-and-white will work for you, check out the formal wear at your favorite department store.
  • I wanted my wedding gown to be sexy and glamorous—and when I tried on a certain chiffon Watters & Watters bridesmaid’s dress, I couldn’t imagine letting my gal-pals steal the spotlight in that red-hot number! Shopping the ‘maids catalogs is a great way to save. Find what you like and then order it in white or ecru (or maybe like me, you’ll decide to walk down the aisle in living color!) Hint: Designer Siri has darling bridesmaid dresses which you can order in your choice of fabric and color—for under $400!
  • Sure, maybe you’ll get lucky and find a once-used Reem Acra silk wedding dress in size 6 on eBay…but what if you don’t? Reputable, quality bridal resale stores, such as Encore Bridal, offer more options with less risk.Siri Bridesmaid Gown

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Mine was $175. I found it at one of the many sari outlets in Berkeley on University Avenue. Lots of choices there.

Posted by SharonC  on  08/24  at  11:11 AM


Mine was $75 and I got it on eBay (even though you advised against it). I agree it was risky however it was also so worth it. When the dress arrived and I pulled it out of the box, I knew it was MY dress. I was prepared to go through numerous alterations, but to my biggest surprise it fit perfectly - I didn’t have to change a thing. Me and this dress were simply destined to meet.

Posted by Ashley plus size  on  09/22  at  01:02 PM


During these tough economic times, it just doesn’t make sense to spend alot of money on a wedding dress.

Posted by Lynn  on  02/18  at  08:16 PM

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