For those of you who have a budget and don't want to spend $$$$ for a one day dress, there are options.

You can check www.gowns.com. One of their stores is in Baldwin (bridal world). I was worried at first about the online thing. But since they have an actual store in Baldwin, I went with my MOH and tried on dresses.

I bought a new dress for $429.90. And trust me it does not look cheap at all. It's gorgeous!

We first went to other bridal stores but they could not even come close to the price and quality.

My MOH/best friend got married last year and was also on a budget. She opted for a designer gown ($3000.00 original price tag) at a trunk sale. She got it for $400.00

She was reluctant at first, thinking a "regular" store was the easy way out but she went for it and never looked back.

Neither did I! The ladies at bridal world were so helpful.