Suggested designers for beachy gowns

melarkey · March 2010

Hey all! I just got engaged last Saturday and we are already starting to plan our destination wedding. I was so excited to see that TheKnot has a board just for us!

I've just started looking online for gowns and am really struggling to find something that isn't so formal. I'm looking for a "beachy" style gown. Alfred Angelo has some beautiful gowns that aren't as "formal," but I welcome suggestions! I'm not looking to spend any more than $500. Thanks!

bean0408 · March 2010

Congrats & welcome to the board! I googled beach wedding dresses and found a ton of sites but ended up with a tradtional gown I loved !

Catalina Island Bound · March 2010

Hi, congrats on your engagement and welcome to the Board!!

As the previous posters have mentioned, you're going to love the gals here. Everyone is so friendly and helpful!

As far as dresses are concerned, David's Bridal has a variety of gowns that are 'beachy'. In fact, you should check out their webiste for their gowns that are on sale. You can score big time periodically. I have a friend getting married in July who found her dress and it was on sale for $350!

Good luck! And happy planning!

melarkey · March 2010

Thank you all for the great suggestions! I have been checking out Maggie Sottero's Destination line and they are exactly what I'm looking for. It looks like some of them do run close to my price range, so I am going to find a store nearby to try some! Thanks again!!! :-)

ashleychris · March 2010

i have a maggie sottero and i love it!! its closer to 700 but well worth it. also the bridal experiece at a salon versus a davids bridal or alfred angelo(especiialy on the weekend) helps with the process. congrats and good luck.
FYI with maggie sottero. if the bridal salon doesnt have a specific style number yu want they can borrow it from maggie for small fee. which is often applied towards purchase

mn2italy · March 2010

Congrats on your engagement!

My dress is by Dessy. It is part of their Sandals Destination line and cost $495. Here's a link http://www.dessy.com/wedding-dresses/ .

melarkey · March 2010

All of you totally rock! Thank you for such great suggestions!!!

@Italy - I didn't realize Sandals had a wedding line! I love their try samples on at home program. What a brilliant idea!!!!

angybanez · March 2010

Welcome to the board Mealanie! You can definitely find a lot of information on this board. Alfred Angelo is a biggie for beach dresses...but most designers have a line. I'm getting my dress from Casablanca. However, I'm not choosing the beach dresses and going for the fit and flare style. Best of luck!

smilz4milz · March 2010

Hi & congrats!!!

I went with "beachy" too...my gown was ABS (got lucky and found it on ebay from another bride who never wore it ~ $100!!!). I bought it as my AHR gown, but once I got it, I couldn't believe how much I loved it.

You might look at Nordstom too. They have some very affordable and beachy dresses online.

GL!!!

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