Dress dilemma

Well the good news is I found my dream wedding dress! The bad news is that it is way over my budget! I do not know what to do! It was the dress I have had my eye on right away, and the one I totally fell in love with when I tried it on! I know I should continue shopping but I can't stop thinking about this dress! We can't afford to go overboard anymore, we already overextended ourselves just for the reception! Did anyone else have a similar dilemma? How did you deal? Thanks for letting me vent!

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Can someone help you out at all? Maybe a family member could give you $$ towards it instead of a gift at the wedding.
Did you check out other places that carry the dress maybe they have it for a little less money.
I would love to see it do you have a pic?

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Thanks so much for the suggestions!!! I am definitely going to try and post a pic, it is a Priscilla of Boston and BEAUTIFUL!!

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Maybe if you keep looking you can find something very similar or even a knock off from that designer. Don't give up hope, keep looking!!

I would also love to see a pic if possible. Maybe one of the ladies on the boards has seen your dress somewhere for cheaper. Ya never know!!

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Is it possible for you to purchase a sample of your dress on a sample sale day? It will be much cheaper then!

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A sample sale would be a great option!!! I am dying to post my dress, but terrified FH is going to somehow see it on the computer!

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I've banned my FH from this forum for fear that he might stumble upon a pic of my dress! (Mine was a trunk show sample. I got it for half price - buying it for full price did not fit in my budget!)

Priscilla of Boston dresses are so beautiful!! Can you maybe tell us the name or number of the dress, so all of us curious ladies can check it out on her website? (Or would your FH check it out too?!)

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There are lots of site that carry dresses at a fraction of the cost...I don't know them all but the ones i can remeber are

Bride Save
Net Bride

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I too fell in love with a Priscilla dress that was somewhat over my buddget- so I am getting my dress made- unfortunately I dont have a pic of the exact dress so I have found a similar one and will alter it too look like I want- probably at 3/4 less than the Priscilla dress...

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Yep!!!

I am in LOVE with an Eve of Milady dress...it's about $1500.00 over my budget!! Even if it wasn't over my budget...I can't bring myself to spend THAT much money on a dress JMO.

I have been searching for something similiar to it..and I've come close...I just need to go and see the dresses in person.

It you bring a pic. of your dress to the stores with you they may have something cheaper but similar.

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Are you a sample size? Try Bride Power They sell samples of high end dresses, although they only have a few priscillas and they don't look like they're from her recent seasons. Also check Ebay.
How far over your budget is it? Could you maybe order it during a trunk show to save some money? Also, post a pic, if even for a minute. Maybe someone has seen something similar somewhere for less $$. I don't think priscilla sells her dresses anywhere but her own boutiques (I could be wrong), and if that's the case, it's going to be near impossible to get one at a discount.