Posed this earlier, but people wanted pics, so here they are! Just want to share a cool story to encourage other knotties that may have the same problem I did. I have a budget of about $1,500 for my dress before alterations and such. On a trip to a cute boutique, I found my dream dress for $4,998... not an ideal price. I was so sad knowing that the dress was way out of my budget and there was no way I could get it. Then today I went to a less high-end boutique and found a dress with exactly the same shape, style, material, and cut for only **drum roll** $665!!! The only difference is the neckline is slightly more sweetheart, but still the same feel. I had no idea that could happen. Sure, the lace isn't as heavily weighted, and the "crystals" are just clear beads, but they look identical from a foot away! When i showed my friends and family pictures of the two next to each other they couldn't tell them apart! I just wanted to encourage those who think their dream dress can't be found on a budget. Just keep looking :-)! Pictures: The sash color in the two pictures don't match, but they both can be ordered with either a white or champagne sash. These sites are just for pictures, the pricing on the less expensive one was even less at the boutique from which I ordered it. Expensive dress:
http://www.jlmcouture.com/JimHjelm/Bridal/Additional/Style-8801 My Dress:
http://www.ellaparkbridal.com/Forever-Yours-49110-p/1-212-1130.htm