Wedding dress prices?

Original post by sparklehorse

Jan 24, 2006 02:00 AM

All the dresses that I have seen are so expensive. I really have my heart set on wearing a strapless, silk, beaded ballgown. After a while when I hear numbers like $4, $5 and $6,000, suddenly $2,000 doesn't sound so bad, but after tax and alterations that becomes $3,000, which seems like so much. How much is everyone spending on their wedding dress (if you don't mind me asking?) Any advice on where to shop? BTW my wedding is in less than 5 months.
****************************************************************************
You guys are so great! Today 1/24, I went to a sample sale at a very expensive store where I saw a Kenneth Pool dress on sale $2,000 three weeks ago. I went back today and they gave it to me for $1,000. The retail sticker price is on it for $5950. I don't know how they did this, but the salesperson is my guardian angel. This is the dress that I wanted. They'll be done with the alterations by March 31. BTW there are some random people in the store the photos, no relationship to me. Where there's a will there's a way!

seta Posted: Jan 24, 2006 09:29 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

i went to macys in manhasset demetrios salon and there was a ton of the dresses ranged from 900-1300...

good luck!!!

PrincessConsuela Posted: Jan 24, 2006 09:37 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

EOM dresses take about 8-10 months to come in.

otherwise im sure you can find something more affordable than what you have been seeing. however you gotta buy something soon. or you will have to get a sample off the rack if you are the sample size and you may get a great deal on that.

trnity44 Posted: Jan 24, 2006 09:59 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

Posted by mcb916

Try RK bridal in the city. Not a frilly bridal shop, but you can't beat their prices or selection. I found my dress there (~1100) and Macy's matched their price plus gave me an extra 5% off for self-storage. If you shop around most places will match the cheapest.

I second going to RK. I got my BM dresses and my dress there. They price match and are great to work with!

BKtoLI Posted: Jan 24, 2006 10:01 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

You can check with Phyllis at Gownfind.com, she can get dresses in around 3 or 4 months and cheaper than the salons.

I paid $1400 for mine at Lestan's in Brooklyn. It's from Moonlight, but I WOULD NOT recommend going to this salon at all!!!

KarAnthony Posted: Jan 24, 2006 10:02 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

I bought mine at David's Bridal, it was in in 2 months and it was $200 off. $1060 marked down to $860 and I got a 0% card from there for 1 year. I only have 2 payments left!!!

TreAnt425 Posted: Jan 24, 2006 10:04 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

The ones that i have looked at so far have been anywhere from $500-$1500

Maybride519 Posted: Jan 24, 2006 10:27 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

I went to Flowerama (Bridal Plaza), and with alterations and the bustle, it costs $ 1000.

BHW Posted: Jan 24, 2006 10:47 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

Since your wedding is so soon and you might not be able to order a dress from certain designers, would you consider buying the sample dress at a salon? I know someone who took the sample from the salon and saved a lot of $ on the dress she loved.

Brainy29 Posted: Jan 24, 2006 10:58 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

Maggie Sottero, $1000 with alterations.

Katie&Chris2006 Posted: Jan 24, 2006 11:03 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

The dress I have my eye on is from Moonlight and is about $1500. Paradise Bridal in Patchogue.

SPITSBRIDE Posted: Jan 24, 2006 11:11 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

$5000 it was a gift from my mom.

LISA6569 Posted: Jan 24, 2006 11:12 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

MAGGIE SOTTERO $1200 W/ALTERATIONS

nferrandi Posted: Jan 24, 2006 11:38 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

RK sells off the rack too, so you may want to check them out since you only have 5 months to go.

lilred13 Posted: Jan 24, 2006 11:39 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

Mine is $610. It is P.C. Mary's from Wedding Plaza in New Hyde PArk. Good luck. Whatever you love go for it. It is a once in a lifetime event!

sarahthegreat Posted: Jan 24, 2006 11:39 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

i got mine at burtons for under 1k...including alterations. shop around, check out david's bridal

frosty Posted: Jan 24, 2006 11:41 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

I spent $350 on the dress and $150 on alterations. I got lots of compliments on my dress.

johnsae Posted: Jan 24, 2006 11:43 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

about 5K after all is said and done

july06bride Posted: Jan 24, 2006 11:45 AM

Re: Wedding dress prices?

Adriennes- about 1200, not expensive but remember the gown cost does not include alterations, veil , headpeice...all that stuff...which really does add up- my veil and headpeice are the same as my gown almost...it is unbelievable...