Bridal Gown for under $1000.

meld312 · February 2012

Does anyone know where I can get legitimate bridal gowns for under $1000. I've found some online places but I'm not sure if there legit. Like, foryoudress.com and julie bridal shop, etc. Any help?

firsttimersluck · February 2012

Go to an outlet. My gown was marked down to 600 at one and had never been worn. It also just happened to fit like a glove so I didn't need any alterations. (pics in my profile so you can tell it's a "legit" gown

)

Also, you can keep an eye on your local craigslist.

Also,

Nordstrom

Jcrew

Ann Taylor

All have LOVELY gowns in a reasonable price range

FaithCaitlin · February 2012

I would be wary of purchasing any online!

saacjw · February 2012

Agree with PPs and adding

Check boutiques for clearance of discontinued samples. I found my dress for $500 marked down from over $1300. You'll have to check the condition, but mine was in great shape, and the owner of the store marked it down further because there are a few very minor, pretty much negligible, fixes to be made (button that fell off, which she had,and a few loose threads).

I have also seen ones on etsy, but am not brave enough to buy a dress without trying it on first.

Grits8812 · February 2012

You can always check places like department stores. Or David's Bridal has many gowns that are under 1,000. I got mine from there and it was 600.

saharnshard · February 2012

I got mine from a bridal shop that sells WTOO by Watters. It was $800 before taxes and alterations.

Elle1036 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_bridal-gown-for-under-1000?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:83dbc1ca-da09-4c34-b21b-e08f63d6dba0Post:3cbb3308-45b9-4b19-a2bc-9c919ea9aaa2">Re: Bridal Gown for under $1000.</a>:
[QUOTE]I got mine from a bridal shop that sells WTOO by Watters. It was $800 before taxes and alterations.
Posted by saharnshard[/QUOTE]

Haha, me too. My dress is a WToo and it was $800.

$1000 is not a ridiculously low budget. You should be able to find plenty of options in that range in local bridal shops.

rosesarefree · February 2012

I second going to boutiques and asking about discontinued samples. I've been searching locally and I found one place that has literally hundreds of dresses 50% off or more, and since I wear a bridal size 8 a great deal of them are in my size. I went to another shop where they only had a few in my size/budget, but one of them was beautiful and I almost bought it. It takes more effort but you never know what you'll find! I went to David's Bridal too since I am on a budget, but once I had been trying on higher-end designer dresses I couldn't hack the quality of the DB dresses in my budget. Another suggestion may be to go to a bridal shop and try on some dresses from different designers, then see if you can find a used one online at preownedweddingfresses, oncewed or recycledbride.

meld312 · February 2012

Wow thanks guys. I'll try my search again. The problem is I fell in love with 2 dresses Allure 8822 and Maggie Sottero - Virginia. I love bling and details. I went to David bridals but I didn't like any of the dresses they had in my budget. But I'll keep searching.

brookerich · February 2012

Look for boutiques that carry Casablanca or Allure dresses. Both my choices are these brands and both less than $1000. (note: Casablanca will do orders so that you don't have to have a ton of alterations done, so that saves money)

jagore08 · February 2012

My dress was a Casablanca that was under $1000.

firsttimersluck · February 2012

You can always ADD bling to your gown.. I bought a sparkly sash to bling up mine.

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OliveOilsMom · February 2012

Also, look at a Macy's Bridal salon. They have Dimetrios bridal gowns, but they frequently have trunk shows and you can save 15%. Look for trunk shows sales in general, especially for Allure and Maggie brands.

hstmyers · February 2012

I am also looking for a nice dress with that kind of budget. I'm in Chicago, which store did you find that had discounted designer dresses? Thanks so much!

firsttimersluck · February 2012

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[QUOTE]I am also looking for a nice dress with that kind of budget. I'm in Chicago, which store did you find that had discounted designer dresses? Thanks so much!
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Pammie76 · February 2012

Meld- it looks like you are close to NYC? I just bought a dress yesterday at RK Bridal in NYC.. ( I had put down a dep on another dress in a different shop, changed my mind and lost my dep) so I was also on a similar budget. I bought a Kitty Chen Couture http://www.kittychencouture.com/bridal/2010cu/aimee.html For 50% off in the store, granted it was a sample but in excellent condition. They may have your dress or something similar, it's worth it if you live in the area. They also sell online http://www.rkbridal.com/

ElisabethJoanne · February 2012

The one salon I went to had dresses $400-800 for me to try on. Besides the sites already mentioned for "used" dresses, ebay has samples from regular bridal salons and from closed salons.

ksperl99 · February 2012

I am the owner of Kathleen's Bridal in Carterville, IL. We are having a sale this month on our discontinued sample gowns and they are 50% to 70% off. Over a hundred in stock - all under $1000. Name brand designers like Mori Lee, Casablanca, etc. You can see pictures of many on facebook at Kathleen's Bridal. Our website is www.kathleensbridal.net. Let us know if we can help.

hippolover · February 2012

Consignment or used. I cannot tell you how happy I am that I got a beautiful dress for half the price. You would never know that it was a used dress! CL, classifieds (on the left had side, or maybe your area has a bridal consignment store close.

firsttimersluck · February 2012

ksperl I am confused as to why this is your first post considering you have been on TK since 2002? But You may NOT advertise here, and yes that counts. Shame on you.

aloisk57 · February 2012

Yeah, I think you can just do some research and find a place in your area that carries gowns in your price range. Look at samples as well. I found my dress (Maggie Sottero) for $899, on sale from $2100.

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