Comments on: How I’m Planning on Saving Money on My Wedding Dress

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 07:25:51 +0000

I am a little late to the game here with this suggestion but, if you can buy a dress off the rack (their sample model) they will often give you a discount. You would want to make sure you check it over well since it has been tried on before but that was how I got a good deal on my wedding gown (which was originally strapless and which I had a seamstress add straps to, ask the consultant if they think this would be possible if you find a strapless you like). Don’t forget to budget in alterations if you need them! I found these to be shockingly expensive. Weddings in general are a racket!

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By: Jen @ Frugal Rules

Jen @ Frugal Rules — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 09:49:22 +0000

My eldest daughter got married in July of this year and her wedding dress budget dictated that she opt for the simplest, cheapest she could find. She bought something really plain and being the female McGyver that she is, she managed to turn the gown into something fabulous by adding some accents, a little light fabric here and there that she bought separately in a cheap store. You won’t believe it is the same inexpensive dress!

By: Sarah Greesonbach

Sarah Greesonbach — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:18:08 +0000

My dress cost about $350… I’m not sure what I would have done if I’d fallen in love with one more expensive! Do you plan to resell it afterwards?

By: Alicia @ Financial Diffraction

Alicia @ Financial Diffraction — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:23:31 +0000

Here is my wedding dress that I purchased… Still haven’t worn it yet. In the picture it looks like it’s much bigger at the bottom than it really is in person. I got it from $1200 down to $400, because it was a sample sale, and it just so happened to be my size. I took my two friends who work part-time in bridal, and they think it was someone who put a deposit down and never picked it up because it hadn’t looked like it had been tried on before.

Also, I am with you on the straps thing. I feel like it makes me look like a linebacker on my body type (I call myself a cylinder).

By: Jon @ MoneySmartGuides

Jon @ MoneySmartGuides — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:08:42 +0000

My wife was in the same boat – she wasn’t spending thousands on a dress she will only wear once. She ended up going to a consignment shop and bought a used dress for $600. When I saw her in it, I was stunned with how beautiful she looked. And she was the only one that knew it wasn’t a brand new dress and only cost $600. I bet most would think it costs a lot more.

By: iou

iou — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:02:21 +0000

I love love love the dress on the top right and 100% agree with going for something that isn’t strapless.

When I do get married I think I’d like to keep my dress budget on the low end and spend more money on decorations or food.

Have you considered renting a dress?

By: Josh @ C.N.A. Finance

Josh @ C.N.A. Finance — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:18:53 +0000

I bet you want to stay near the $400 range…just an educated guess. Anyway, I have no idea about other tips, but I’m going to need to start thinking. My fiance is going to need a dress!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 03:22:54 +0000

I can’t wait to see which dress you choose. My favorite is the one on the top right. I am amazed at how expensive weddings are-I’m sure that you’ll be able to have a beautiful day and ceremony.

By: Anne @ Unique Gifter

Anne @ Unique Gifter — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 17:31:37 +0000

I wish you lots of luck finding a non-strapless dress, or one that you like adding straps to. The prices of wedding dresses totally grossed me out!