the hunt for the wedding dress begins.
let me first define my wedding style as budget-chic. start to finish my wedding will be 4 hours max, including ceremony and reception. i'm not having bridesmaids, or any frills whatsoever (buying our house > wedding).
as much as i'd love to walk down the aisle in monique lhuillier, not happening.
i feel like every bridal boutique i've gone into i can't find a thing under $1000. I'm looking to pay max $800 and as soon as i mention this, the eager sales people seem to have no interest in helping me!
does anyone know of any places with fashionable, but affordable (and not cheap) dresses? i'm not looking for a princess ball gown with lace and crystals and a 12 foot train - something very simple. i've considered just buying a white dress at bcbg or holts if i can find something good enough. even j crew (in the states) has $400 bridesmaid dresses, that come in ivory. but i'd love to find something local.
i welcome any suggestions, merci!
Re: affordable dress boutiques in toronto?
Bridal Fashion Fraire had dresses starting at $300! I ended up buying mine at Bridals on Spadina, it was a $550 dress by Joli Bridals. (FYI - after tax and alterations, it was ended up being close to $800. Just keep that in mind if your $800 budget is strict!). At both shops, I told them my budget upfront and they were very understanding about it.
Chris & Tina's at Parkway Mall in Scarborough is also excellent and also carries lots of dresses in that price range.
Good luck!
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Elizabeth Stuart Bridal.
http://www.elizabethstuartdiscountbridal.com/intro.htm
Good Luck!
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Here's the link to the store locator...
http://www.morilee.com/searchStore.php
I got my dress there, paid only $675 (but debated hard about getting another one that was only $250!!!!)
And the best part is that the proceeds go to cancer and its all volunteer run. The girls there are fabulous and I had such a great time. I can't wait to be able to put my dress on and know that I've contributed a little bit.
For the rest of you out there, please consider donating your dress, they are always accepting, and I know I'll be bringing mine back to them as well.