Dress stores under $1,000

Bobbysprncss

I'm going dress shopping with my sister next week and I'm not sure where to go look for a dress under $1,000, besides David's Bridal. I live in Carrollton, so anywhere in the Dallas area would be fine.

Also, would I need to make appointments? We're probably going in the middle of the day one day next week, since I've got the week off of work. Thanks!

awilkins78

Circle Park in Addison, Bridal Co. in Denton, A Bridal Closet (outlet for Lulu's and Stardust in Willow Bend mall)

Definitely don't need appointments for Circle Park and Bridal Closet, not sure about Bridal Co.

llc2011

Also try Bridal Boutique in Lewisville and Terry Costa off Preston in Dallas.  I would suggest making appointments for either of those places.

cherrrylll

I got my dress from Alfred Angelo for under $1K. I know a lot of girls don't like stores like AA and DB, but I thought they had beautiful and affordable dresses and I had great customer service experience at the AA in Frisco.

bsn1752

I am getting mine at Emma's Bridal Boutique in Red Oak... yes, it's a drive, but the prices are worth it.  Also, this sounds weird, but if you find a dress that you love, go to www.netbride.com and get a quote from them on the exact same dress.  Most places will match the price.

sparklingdiamond

I got mine at the Bridal Co in Denton and I did not have to make an appointment.  If you go on Saturdays they are super busy, but not so much during the week, so I think you would be fine.

juliebug1997

Mii's in Dallas was where I got mine. 

serlace

Keep in mind that if you go to Circle Park Bridal you will be buying 'off the rack'.  So, you are not trying on samples and if you fall in love with a dress and don't buy it - it's possible it won't be there the next time you go.  I got my dress there, though and I had a wonderful experience!

ewinkler1977

Circle Park in Addison is what comes to mind.

MarieSD

Anyone been to Group USA? Is it a chain? Are the clothes generally nice?

lesalyric

There is a Group USA in Grapevine Mills. I looked at dresses there and they seemed on par with other stores like David's and Alfredo Angelo. The store was clean and the people were normal retail people, not overly zealous bridal consultants, which was nice.

danielle16_17

lasting bridal coutour in addison is where I got mine

Bootsie12

I got mine at Circle Park Bridal, I had a wonderful experience.

TexanTreasure08

I thought the dresses at Group USA seemed very cheap & polyester-y. You wont find any recognizable brands there.

I got mine at Lasting Bridal in Addison. My rep Sara was very nice & she actually talked me into trying on the dress that I ended up loving & buying. I called around to all of the area bridal salons & they actually had the best price for my dress since they honored the trunk show prices that were there weekend before. Most places could not offer discounts, but I got a feeling that it had to do more with the designer, it was a Sottero & Midgley dress.

But back to your question, Lasting Bridal has dresses that are under $1,000. I also did not have to make an appointment since I stopped by in the middle of the week as well. Like PP said, as long as you're not going on a Saturday you're good.

AnnaM1031

I third Lasting Bridal, that's where I got my dress. My consultant Laurie was and has been great! It was by far my best dress shopping experience. My dress was not under $1,000, but they do have a pretty large selection that is.

kris928

I got my Maggie for $650 at Mii's

bsn1752

I found my dress originally for $800 at Bridal Bliss in Ft. Worth... then called around and found it in Red Oak for $590.  I would definitely say call around - no matter where you go!  (Mine is a Watters Too)!

Bobbysprncss

Thanks for all the suggestions! I will check them out.

amberpro

I got my dress at Lulu's for $700 (fabulous experience).  But tell the sales associates because they have dresses over $1,000, too.  

AmberMarieTX

When you call to price check other places, do you give them some sort of a number to check the stock?

TexanTreasure08

Yes, at Lasting Bridal they had the style numbers written on the price tags and my rep even wrote down the numbers for the 2 dresses I was trying to decide between on a business card. I just gave the other stores that number & they were able to check very easily. Most didn't have it in stock but could order it.

MissesKB

Don't think your budget has to restrict you to Alfred Angelo or David's. Find a dress you absolutely love and call around for the best price. I tried on a dress in the metroplex that was out of my budget but I ordered it from a store in Waco for less than my budget.

bsn1752

And if you find a style that you love, go to the designers website and figure out what stores sell that designer.  I looked in Texas within a 100 mile radius of where I live for stores that sold my designer.  Definitely do your homework before you buy!

wagnerj3

I got mine for under $1000 at Bridal Designs in Soutlake.  I couldn't believe how inexpensive it was.

bsn1752

wagnerj3 - your dress is beautiful... who is it by?