Brides Helping Brides ™ - Wedding Dress

malibu2980 Posted: Nov 14, 2014 08:13 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 08:13 AM

Wedding Dress

How much did you guys end up spending on your wedding dresses? Also, where did you end up purchasing them?

I am about to start dress hunting & would love your inputs!

XOXOX

okellies Posted: Nov 14, 2014 08:17 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 08:17 AM

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I bought my dress at RK Bridal. My dress alone, w/o alterations, will be $650 (with tax). I wanted to stay under $700 for my dress. For alterations, RK Bridal has a cap of $450, but I am looking for something on Long Island that is closer and maybe less expensive.

Djswedding Posted: Nov 14, 2014 08:52 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 08:52 AM

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RK Bridal as well. Retail was $1,400 Before tax, but I got it during a trunk show. I recommend RK, they have dresses at any price point, even up to $8k-$10k. Their dresses are right from the designer so they are not marked up like other salons.

killerqueen Posted: Nov 14, 2014 09:46 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 09:46 AM

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I got mine at Renates in Lindenhurst and the dress with tax came out to about $1,600. They have a $250 alteration cap but the bustle is separate and will run about $150. I expect to spend about $2100 in total.

kammy322 Posted: Nov 14, 2014 10:02 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 10:02 AM

Re: Wedding Dress

I went to Village Bridal and my dress came to about $1650, they have a cap of around $250 I think for alterations and then 150-250 for the bustle. They also gave me my veil for free.

Most places can always work with you on pricing too. Don't just settle for the price on the tag.

Good luck!

vgiardini Posted: Nov 14, 2014 10:04 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 10:04 AM

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I went to bridal suite of centereach and dress, belt, veil, bustle, alterations, tax will be $1400 total. They were really easy to work with and came in under budget for me!

Alimm729 Posted: Nov 14, 2014 10:56 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 10:56 AM

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I went to The Bridal World in Baldwin and between the dress, alterations and a slip, I prob spent about $1800 total.

malibu2980 Posted: Nov 14, 2014 02:48 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 02:48 PM

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Thank you so much ladies! You've been incredibly helpful!

jlr5585 Posted: Nov 15, 2014 07:35 AM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2014 07:35 AM

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Elenas bridal in Merrick. Great small boutique store, my dress was (after negotiation) 2100 with the extra belt I bought. Alterations cap at 395 which includes the bustle, mine were 325. They do a fantastic job!

LydiaandPaul Posted: Nov 15, 2014 07:54 AM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2014 07:54 AM

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I went to Bridal Elegance in Huntington. My dress was 1940 and alterations are capped at $325 (including bustle). One of my coworkers referred me there since she had such a great experience for her wedding this past May. I would be very aware of the alteration caps/fees. Those can add up very quickly!

Have so much fun!! And my advice is try on all different shapes and styles. But don't get yourself crazy!

Emazing17 Posted: Nov 15, 2014 10:33 PM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2014 10:33 PM

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I got mine from RK Bridal and it came up to about 1650 with taxes, haven't inquired about alterations yet and I would need to get it taken in, im scared at the alteration cost. lol

coffeeisgreen Posted: Nov 16, 2014 12:00 AM+

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Posted: Nov 16, 2014 12:00 AM

Re: Wedding Dress

It was just over $2,200. It's was a Demetrios dress from the Bridal Salon at Macy's in Manhasset. My alterations were only $210! I loved the people over there. Great experience.

mrzsoontobejames Posted: Nov 16, 2014 12:48 AM+

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Posted: Nov 16, 2014 12:48 AM

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Hi another Sand Castle bride yayyyyyy.

My dress was 2250 at RK bridal however I ordered from there online store for $1900 and will be doing alterations at a private seamstress.

Bride2Be1023 Posted: Nov 17, 2014 07:53 AM+

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Posted: Nov 17, 2014 07:53 AM

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I bought lazaro. It was going to cost me about $4500.00 or even more for the dress in the store. I really wanted this dress but not for the price so I went on preownedweddingdresses.com and bought my dress from a woman in California for 1400.00. Now I have to go to get it altered! But the dress is brand new- no marks. Was dry cleaned. I'm so happy. And I saved so much money!

Bride2Be1023 Posted: Nov 17, 2014 07:53 AM+

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Posted: Nov 17, 2014 07:53 AM

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I bought lazaro. It was going to cost me about $4500.00 or even more for the dress in the store. I really wanted this dress but not for the price so I went on preownedweddingdresses.com and bought my dress from a woman in California for 1400.00. Now I have to go to get it altered! But the dress is brand new- no marks. Was dry cleaned. I'm so happy. And I saved so much money!

okellies Posted: Nov 17, 2014 08:45 AM+

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Posted: Nov 17, 2014 08:45 AM

Re: Wedding Dress

Posted by Emazing17

I got mine from RK Bridal and it came up to about 1650 with taxes, haven't inquired about alterations yet and I would need to get it taken in, im scared at the alteration cost. lol

RK Bridal alterations caps are $450. That being said I think I will probably end up getting my dress alters somewhere on the Island.

xoxlilqtexox1 Posted: Nov 17, 2014 03:30 PM+

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Posted: Nov 17, 2014 03:30 PM

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I forget if it was Bridal Reflections or RK Bridal but one of them told me most brides spend around $300-$350 on alterations as an average.

ilovephotobooths Posted: Nov 17, 2014 10:18 PM+

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Posted: Nov 17, 2014 10:18 PM

Re: Wedding Dress

I bought my dress at Max Bridal in Mineola. I spent $1800.

I love, love this store! My consultants (Courtney and Jillian) were amazing and so incredibly helpful and patient. I never felt rushed and they brought me what I asked for. They asked if I was open to other styles, which I was, so they brought me different styles but adjusted each gown based on what I liked and didn't like.

They only take one bride at a time, so the whole store is for you. And I believe their max dress price is around $3000. They do not cap alterations though. It's a smaller store but they have such gorgeous dresses!

I definitely recommend making an appointment at Max Brida!

Riker2Be Posted: Nov 18, 2014 11:36 AM+

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Posted: Nov 18, 2014 11:36 AM