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newlyengaged75 Posted:

dress budget

what is everyones dress budget i really dont wanna spend more than 2000

db276952 Posted:

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I was expecting to spend around 2,000 I would've gone to 3K if I really loved something. I didnt really look at the prices when I was trying on (I told the consultant my budget so I think she may have been monitoring) But my dressed ended up costing $850! Which was a very nice surprise :)

lauren1802 Posted:

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2000 should be OK there's a lot out there if u look at the right places.

the one i liked was 1800 but then i found one that was a different designer but 90% the same and i love it and it was 850 with a trunk show discount!
Lori0413 Posted:

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I can top that... my budget is capped at $1,500 but I'm really hoping for under $1,000! There are so many inexpensive dresses out there that look gorgeous, so I think you won't have a problem.

Soon2BMrsPortz Posted:

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I'm figuring on a budget of $1000, I'd probably go a little over that if i really loved something but I agree that there are so many beautiful less expensive dresses out there and so I'd really like to keep the cost down.

RoandJoe Posted:

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Ahhh!! This is the one thing I'm trying to not worry about for some reason. I'm going to say 1500-2000..especially since we plan on doing a pretty crazy TTD the day after!

Sabellabride12 Posted:

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Um where did you girls find your dresses for 850?? I need to go there haha

I have in mind no more then 2k, but I'd like to keep it as cheap as possible because my mom is paying for it and I know she doesn't have a lot to spare.
Lori0413 Posted:

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David's Bridal has many dresses that are under $1000. It also depends on how ornate your gown is. I don't know if certain silhouettes/cuts are also more than others?

Chaz Posted:

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I can't justify spending more than $3,000 with tax. If you include alterations, that leaves me like $2000-2500, but ideally I'd like to find one for less. I just don't want to bind myself if I fall in love with a dress that's a little more.

cj52514 Posted:

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The lower the better, but I really don't want to go above $2000 for the dress b/c then comes the alterations/veil/shoes! I was worried about this at first b/c I thought you had to spend at least $2000 to get a nice dress (thank you Say Yes to the Dress...) but I've seen a lot of nice ones under that price point.

LisaReyes Posted:

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I went to RK bridal with a budget of 2500 and every dress I liked to enough to check the price of was well under budget! There are plenty of beautiful options in the 1,000 - 2,000 dollar range out there. I don't think you ladies will have any problem!

kaw2be Posted:

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I really want to spend less than $2500 total for dress, tax and alterations but wouldmaybe go up to $3000 total but really hoping to stay way under that

Csarelakos Posted:

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I went shopping with a 2000 budget and found my dress for 1400 at a trunk show! I figure after alterations and a belt (which are wayyyyy more expensive then I expected!) that ill be right on budget!

kdkaboom38 Posted:

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i went to my white wedding in bayside, my dress has detail and it was 799, 400 in alterations because i need a special corset put in...
db276952 Posted:

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I got mine at bridal elegance in huntington / dix hills. My dress has a lot of details on it too (beading, sparkles, crystals) so I was shocked when I heard the price. The designer is Mori Lee - I've never heard of her before I bought me dress but I guess she is reasonably priced.

Sugaplum111905 Posted:

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Sorry I'm crashing ladies. I just went wedding dress shopping last week at Bridal Reflections in Massapequa and found my dress. I told them I didn't want to spend more than $2000 and all the dresses I tried on were way under even before the discount she gave (without a trunk show). All the dresses I tried on even had details on them. The dress I picked is in my album. Because of the style, I don't need too much alternations done which is great for me. Less $$$ to spend there as well. If you go to BR, meet with Mary Lou she is amazing!

jacktart86 Posted:

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I went shopping with that same budget and for the dress and veil it was $2003. So not too bad. There are a bunch of beautiful dresses under $2000

newlyengaged75 Posted:

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i still have 3 years till my wedding date as of the 7th! but i cannot wait! i see so many beautiful dresses online and cant help but wanna just go try them on!

LisaReyes Posted:

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Posted by newlyengaged75

i still have 3 years till my wedding date as of the 7th! but i cannot wait! i see so many beautiful dresses online and cant help but wanna just go try them on!



You can go try on - but don't commit to anything much earlier than 18 mos. I've read some posts about 'dress regret' on here. So basically - once you commit, you have to be prepared to stop looking altogether. Some women are better at this than others.
newlyengaged75 Posted:

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i know i totally wanna go but def. not commiting!

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