This may sound rather self-indulgent. However I found two steals--one dress was $450 and the other was around $350. They were sample sales! I honestly can't decide which one to wear!! I bought the 2nd on an impulse.
I love love the style of the first one I found, but it is a darkish creme color and not really my idea of a wedding dress. The second one is a traditional ivory and is gorgeous lace as well.
Only issue: Both need to be altered for about $300-325 each. I already began alterations on the creme dress and still deciding whether I should bring in the ivory one.
I've tried to figure out how to incorporate both: I'd wear the ivory one during the church ceremony, take a few snapshots and then change into the creme one for the reception.
I like this idea, but I'm still hesitant to spend extra money on alterations. Maybe I could cut costs on something else that's not so significant? Do you think guests will think the changing of dresses is self-indulgent?