BRIDAL DRESS BUDGET

How much have you girls budgeted for your bridal gown? alterations? accessories?

I am hoping/planning on keeping the budget to $1k for dress and alterations. I hope I am not dreaming.....

Just wondering what the average cost was. When I told FH last night that was my budget, I thought he would be happy...instead he was shocked at how LOW it was....he said, you can spend more on your dress if you want...we will find other ways to save money. I was shocked! Then, he asked me the average price and I guessed at $2k...but I really dont know....

So....what is the general price range you ladies are looking at?

THANKS!!!

the price of my dress was lower than i thought it was going to be and it needs very little alterations-that is if i don't lose anymore weight, but there is a cap on alterations of $250 i think. So my dress, alterations, and the bustle should all come in at $1K which is what i had budgeted just for my dress, which my mom has offered to pay for.

my best friend paid for my veil as a gift from her kids, so all i have to find is a small tiara or headband

I am hoping to stay in the $1000 range ... but if I fall in love, I will have to adjust that!!

we shall see!

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Posted by little j

do most places have a 'cap' on alterations???? that is good to know!

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i think most dress shops do

my parents are paying for all of that stuff, from head to toe whatever im wearing....i think my mom said she want to pay no more than $3K for everything...i doubt it will cost that much...

she said for a dress, she'd want me to keep it $1800 or less.

my mom is paying for it all as well....we originally budgeted for 3k for everything.

however, my dress, veil and alterations/bustle will all come to about 1700...and the headpiece I want is about $350 (unless i can find it cheaper)....so everything will be just at about 2K

my mom is buying my dressand we had originally planned on 3k for the dress.... but honestly, if anyones looking for a big call gown with lots of beading. emboidery, etc., its kinda difficult to find at that price (i must say that i did find some nice maggie's but shes known for the lace up back, which i didnt really like on me)

alterations vary from store to store (im paying 500 but kleinfelds wanted close to 1000!!)

im now hoping to keep everything under 5500, keep your fingers crossed!

My budget is around 5k (which I know is high) The dresses that I have been looking at are expensive...but hopefully I will find somthing that I love and it wont be that much

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Posted by Christine N Ralph

My budget is around 5k (which I know is high) The dresses that I have been looking at are expensive...but hopefully I will find somthing that I love and it wont be that much

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how is your bridal dress hunt going? i know you were having a difficult time

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Posted by Jna2010

my mom is buying my dressand we had originally planned on 3k for the dress.... but honestly, if anyones looking for a big call gown with lots of beading. emboidery, etc., its kinda difficult to find at that price (i must say that i did find some nice maggie's but shes known for the lace up back, which i didnt really like on me)

alterations vary from store to store (im paying 500 but kleinfelds wanted close to 1000!!)

im now hoping to keep everything under 5500, keep your fingers crossed!

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Just an FYI for girls who are looking at high end dresses. There is a place in dix hills called Bridal elegance and they will beat any price on any dress just go there with the designer and style # and they will get it for you! I was there yesterday and the prices were amazing. I think you should check it out before you buy anything.

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Posted by stinenandy2010

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Posted by Christine N Ralph

My budget is around 5k (which I know is high) The dresses that I have been looking at are expensive...but hopefully I will find somthing that I love and it wont be that much

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how is your bridal dress hunt going? i know you were having a difficult time

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I have stopped looking. I go to different places and I cant seem to find anything that I like- so I said that I wouldnt go until April. At that point I am going to need to make a decision and Ill get somthing then. I get really discouraged because there are girls who try on 2 and find the one...I have tried on tons and still nothing THanks for asking...

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Posted by Christine N Ralph

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Posted by stinenandy2010

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Posted by Christine N Ralph

My budget is around 5k (which I know is high) The dresses that I have been looking at are expensive...but hopefully I will find somthing that I love and it wont be that much

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how is your bridal dress hunt going? i know you were having a difficult time

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I have stopped looking. I go to different places and I cant seem to find anything that I like- so I said that I wouldnt go until April. At that point I am going to need to make a decision and Ill get somthing then. I get really discouraged because there are girls who try on 2 and find the one...I have tried on tons and still nothing THanks for asking...

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i literally tried on over 100 dresses..... youll find one, and keep in mind that they are also able to change a lot on dress!!

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Posted by Christine N Ralph

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Posted by stinenandy2010

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Posted by Christine N Ralph

My budget is around 5k (which I know is high) The dresses that I have been looking at are expensive...but hopefully I will find somthing that I love and it wont be that much

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how is your bridal dress hunt going? i know you were having a difficult time

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I have stopped looking. I go to different places and I cant seem to find anything that I like- so I said that I wouldnt go until April. At that point I am going to need to make a decision and Ill get somthing then. I get really discouraged because there are girls who try on 2 and find the one...I have tried on tons and still nothing THanks for asking...

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where have you gone? What are you looking for? did you try the place I just mentioned?

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Posted by Christine N Ralph

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Posted by stinenandy2010

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Posted by Christine N Ralph

My budget is around 5k (which I know is high) The dresses that I have been looking at are expensive...but hopefully I will find somthing that I love and it wont be that much

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how is your bridal dress hunt going? i know you were having a difficult time

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I have stopped looking. I go to different places and I cant seem to find anything that I like- so I said that I wouldnt go until April. At that point I am going to need to make a decision and Ill get somthing then. I get really discouraged because there are girls who try on 2 and find the one...I have tried on tons and still nothing THanks for asking...

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i'm sorry christine, i know you were having a tough time finding 'the one' i would wait for the spring collections to come out and then start looking again, i know you've been to a zillion places.

try bergdoff goodman, that's where i found my dress but ordered it elsewhere bc it was a little cheaper....but they were terrific there, they had so many helpful suggestions, not a huge selection but they have the best of the best there.

No I havent tried the place the you mentioned...but I will now! I have been to: Kleinfelds, Rk, the Bridal Garden (which was horrible!!!) All 3 Bridal Reflections, Lilletts, Bridal Coutour, Wedding Salon, Iman, the Wedding Plaza...I cant even remember other places...I dont know where else to go!