Dress Poll - Would you still spend the same? DRESS UPDATE

Colby212 Posted: Oct 30, 2008 06:36 PM

Dress Poll - Would you still spend the same? DRESS UPDATE

For those of you that are already married and spent $$$ on your dress - having gotten married and spent time in your dream dress, would you have spent the same amount of money having been through your special day?

Was it worth it?

-From a 2009 Bride-to-be

UPDATE!! - So after all the advice, I ended up going to Kleinfeld's to buy my dream dress - with a catch, of course...

My dress was a little out of my budget and quite expensive..SOOO Kleinfeld's was amazing, they worked their magic and was able to sell me the sample at a discounted price.

The sample is in great condition, just needs a little cleaning and typical alterations. On my wedding day, I doubt anyone will even notice that it's a sample and not a new order.

I can't say enough great things about Kleinfeld's - they were great and really took care of me.

And incase you were wondering, I did have a similar 'Plan B' dress ready to be purchased incase Kleinfeld's could'nt work with my budget

ILOVEBRIAN2008 Posted: Oct 30, 2008 06:55 PM

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my dress didnt cost all that much so im happy with what i spent and feel that it was worth it

Cutechef729 Posted: Oct 30, 2008 07:10 PM

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I spent under $700 and I loved my dress. I went to David's Bridal and fell in love with it.

Snick n Nick Posted: Oct 30, 2008 07:30 PM

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I probably would have tried to negotiate more b/c I think I could have gotten probably another $100 off....but other than that, it was worth it My dress was $1150.

MsPotterhead Posted: Oct 30, 2008 07:48 PM

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My dress is gorgeous, I absolutely love it -- and it was only 900!!!!!

I fell in love with an Eve of Milady dress that was like 6K -- I never went to Kleinfelds because I didn't want to fall in love with a dress in that range. I don't regret that at all, because I truly loved my 900 dress -- Maggie Sottero's Jean. I guess I got lucky!

I want to wear it again, I was joking about wearing it for Halloween, but I don't want to ruin it!

nifheim Posted: Oct 30, 2008 09:20 PM

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My dress was only $750 but i had to get a custom jacket and then all the darn alteration since id ropped weight. But worth every penny.

MeaganAndJoeC Posted: Oct 30, 2008 09:35 PM

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I shopped around form my dress and saved 800 when I found it so much cheaper somewhere else. I would have bought for the expensive price also, I needed to have it !!! I woudl still buy it today !

Espo22 Posted: Oct 30, 2008 10:27 PM

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i had a moment where I thought OMG how did i just spend that much on a dress. But after the wedding I had absolutely no regrets. It was ALOT but for me it was the perfect dress and i wouldnt have had any other dress.

lucamon Posted: Oct 30, 2008 10:35 PM

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It was worth every penny and I have no regrets. I wish I could wear it again.

GinaZ Posted: Oct 30, 2008 10:53 PM

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yes- but I only had to spend money on updating my dress because mine was free. But if I hadn't been in that situation, I think I would have set a budget and stuck to it by only trying on dresses within that budget. The dress is important, but there are sooooooooooooooo many beautiful dresses out there that I dont think I would have had to spend a fortune to find 'the one.'

Jenn04 Posted: Oct 30, 2008 11:24 PM

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Worth every penny. And my dress was an alteration nightmare and didnt fit tight enough on the wedding day but I still wouldnt change it. Mine was over $1500 + alterations.

However we did bargain with them...and they cut us a deal if we bought it by dec 31, 2008....end of year sale i guess

melissatam2008 Posted: Oct 31, 2008 12:04 AM

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i luv my dress n i dont regret buying it n spend the amount i did...my dress was 1900

oktom22 Posted: Oct 31, 2008 09:07 AM

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Definitely worth every penny...I did talk the boutique down alot and made them include alterations...but my only regret is that I can't wear my dress again!!! It was perfect for me

Browneyesncute Posted: Oct 31, 2008 09:09 AM

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i only spend about 600 on my dress i was happy i did, i loved it!

jessnstu08 Posted: Oct 31, 2008 09:47 AM

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Posted by MsPotterhead

My dress is gorgeous, I absolutely love it -- and it was only 900!!!!!

I fell in love with an Eve of Milady dress that was like 6K -- I never went to Kleinfelds because I didn't want to fall in love with a dress in that range. I don't regret that at all, because I truly loved my 900 dress -- Maggie Sottero's Jean. I guess I got lucky!

I want to wear it again, I was joking about wearing it for Halloween, but I don't want to ruin it!

I had the same dress and I paid 1050 ! either way, it was so worth it i loved it. I thought I was not going to be able to find a dress I liked for under 2k and i did

snowcutie82 Posted: Oct 31, 2008 10:41 AM

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hey J...ill let u know in about 26 days

i say go for it...its your day and ull have pics/video to capture/remember the moment.

i do think though if u can find the same look for cheaper (or from a diff designer)...that might be something to consider.

i want to see what ure considering

ps ginaz = gina (like roxy's roomate gina hehehe)

futuremrsfab Posted: Oct 31, 2008 10:43 AM

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I dont at all regret what I spent on the dress- about $1000- but my alterations on the other hand I think could have been a lot less- about $400

Colby212 Posted: Oct 31, 2008 11:27 AM

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Thanks for all the feedback ladies!

emomma17 Posted: Oct 31, 2008 01:58 PM

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Ya know I loved my dress but I can't say I would get the same one if I could do it all over again or spend that much money considering I spent a lot and the strap broke and so did the bustle!!

hyphenbride Posted: Oct 31, 2008 04:46 PM

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I spent $150 on my dress and no one could believe it! It was severely marked down.

It was worth every penny. I am practical and frugal. I would rather spend more money on a suit that I can wear more than once.