When I looked for dresses I went into thinking the dresses were going to be $3000 because that is what they always show in the magazines. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to Lidias, found a dress for under $600.
Don't forget, you wear the dress... Don't let the dress wear you!
marc_rai
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If your dress has alot of beading that can also bring up the price. The beading is done by hand so it takes time. Honestly, it's just supply and demand. When else can a designer get $3000-$4000 from the non-celebs?
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My dress has beautiful beading and it only cost 600&. It also has a similair train to yours ( I think, hard to tell from the picture) The designer is Mon Cheri. She has beautiful gown but cheaper prices. You can also try going to Estelles... rte. 110 in farmingdale. I was hesitant to go the them but they had great prices...not so great service...did I mention great prices and they got me the dress sooo fast. They don't do alterations so I will take it someone else.
I think they generally make wedding dresses expensive because they know we'll buy them anyway.
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Posted by 12-3Princess
I think they generally make wedding dresses expensive because they know we'll buy them anyway.
DItto.
SP, I love the detailing on the train!
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I am getting my beautiful Mori Lee for $800 form Lillette's in baldwin. There are cheaper dresses out there that look just as nice as the expensive ones. You just have to look. I wasn't planning on going so inexpensive, it just worked out that way & I am sure happy it did!
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I know is so agravating especially since all the dresses that I like are designer gowns and way out of my price range.
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I think they generally make wedding dresses expensive because they know we'll buy them anyway.
I have to agree. I saw an Amsale for over $6K and it's a very simple A line dress, empire waist and lace skirt. $6K!!!!?!?!?!
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you are paying for name. the better fabric, and hand beading or embroidary
i never thought i would get a designer dress but i loved the fabric they used it was much lighter then satin
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akaMrsT
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because most are hand made, and hand beaded and use alot of fabric, and if you want designer, as always they cost more....
I tend to think it's the name first, and then the fabric. A lot of the expensive gowns I've seen have had little or no beading but they are still $3K & up.
ETA - this could be a result of the designers I am looking at - Amsale, Lazaro, Richard Tyler & Liancarlo
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Listen to me and the other bride that suggested Lillettes Bridal in Baldwin They have great prices. I bought my gown there and I have to tell you that I saw my dress at 3 other stores Lillettes was the cheapest by (0ver $500.00 Yeah) Pat helped me, she was great. Also they have appointments on Sundays if that helps. FM me if you need more information I'll be glad to help
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Posted by 12-3Princess
I think they generally make wedding dresses expensive because they know we'll buy them anyway.
I have to agree. I saw an Amsale for over $6K and it's a very simple A line dress, empire waist and lace skirt. $6K!!!!?!?!?!
There are less expensive Amsale gowns out there....the lace skirt is probably what makes it so pricey. Have you looked at Marisa gowns? They have a lot of styles similar to Amsale's.
