This season, you can find an inexpensive wedding dress that has plenty of pretty style!
ASOS Bridal All Over Embellished Cami Maxi Dress - $355
I'll be the first to admit, that the term 'reasonably priced' in the wedding dress world, is actually quite relative. I think I've shared on the blog before that, for me, purchasing a dress over $150 or so is a rarity, so even a $300 dress sounds steep. However, when seeking out the perfect wedding dress, in a market where prices can exceed many thousands of dollars, finding a wedding dress under $1,000 is considered shrewd shopping, and if you can find a bridal gown under $500, less -- well -- you've really lucked out! Fortunately, many retailers who now carry bridal gowns seem to understand that brides-to-be want high style at reasonable pricing, and some collections like BHLDN, ASOS, J.Crew, Rent the Runway, and ModCloth, have really perfected the selection of these reasonably priced bridal gowns. Shopping links in italics are affiliate links from our sponsors.
Shopping links in italics are affiliate links from our sponsors. Budget-Friendly Wedding Dresses: 1. ASOS Bridal Iridescent Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress 2. Perfect, As Planned Dress from ModCloth 3. Eleanor Gown from BHLDN 4. Crina Midi Dress from Anthropologie 5. Amber Gown from Rent the Runway 6. ASOS Bridal All Over Embellished Cami Maxi Dress 7. Aurora Gown from BHLDN 8. Percy Gown from J.Crew $650 9. Kimberly by Nicole Miller
ASOS Wedding Dresses
First up, is a peek at some of our favorite pieces from the new ASOS Bridal Collection! Check out these amazing looks and low price points!
ASOS Bridal Strappy Plunge Fishtail Bridal Dress $161
ASOS Bridal Iridescent Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress $255
Jarlo Off the Shoulder Fishtail Maxi Dress $170
Chi Chi London Bardot Neckline Wedding Dress $122
BHLDN Wedding Dresses
BHLDN also brings high-style at reasonable prices, one has only to look at their collaboration with Marchesa to see that designer bridal style can be had at a more affordable price point. Here are a few of our current favorites from BHLDN!
Livia from BHLDN $800
Aurora Gown from BHLDN $1000
J.Crew Wedding Dresses
J. Crew is another retail resource for brides hoping to keep their dress purchase under $1000, and they specialize in sleek modern and classic styles.
Renting a Wedding Dress
Perhaps you'd like to rent your wedding dress? Some of our favorites from Rent the Runway for rental include the beautiful, sequined cowl back White Award Winner Gown, The Carraway Gown, and the Amber Gown.
White Award Winner Gown from Rent the Runway, a $100 rental
The Carraway Gown $100 rental
Amber Gown $150 rental
Nicole Miller Wedding Dresses
Kimberly by Nicole Miller $1,400
Sometimes even big designer bridal names will offer moderately priced dresses. This Nicole Miller wedding dress comes in under the $1,500 mark, and is such a hot style!
This next group is one of our favorites, especially for a modern vintage style ! ModCloth has really expanded their bridal collection this season, and it is full of delights for brides. I love this short City Hall ready look (Beyond the Bells Dress in Ivory) , and this long elegant goddess-like gown (Perfect, As Planned Dress from ModCloth). They also have bridal accessories and fantastic bridesmaid dresses!
Perfect, As Planned Dress from ModCloth $175
Beyond the Bells Dress in Ivory $175
Of course it goes without saying that any of these dresses would be lovely as a second wedding dress option, or for a destination wedding, and some of the styles would make wonderful reception dresses as well!
With any luck you've found the best wedding dress for less! Don't forget you can also look to beautiful designers on Etsy, like Carousel Fashion and MilaMiraBridal, for reasonably priced handmade options as well!
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