When I was working on the budget-friendly inspiration boards from a few weeks ago, I came across some of the prettiest dresses at reasonable prices, and I thought it would be a shame not to share them with you! So here you go: 40 wedding dresses under $1000 in a variety of styles.
Thread “Mabel” $420
J.Crew “Sinclair” $675
Saja “HB6979″ $930
Ann Taylor “Silk Georgette” $550
Aidan Mattox “Rosette” $500
JS Collections “High-Low Hem” $140
BHLDN “Lustrous Lace” $750
J.Crew “Dune” $995
Roberto Rodriguez “Silk Dress” $487
Rachel Zoe “Amelie Godet” $625
10 Crosby Derek Lam “Sheer Illusion Chevron” $695
Sue Wong “Lace Ruffle” $568
Ivy & Aster “Sweet Dreams” $1000
White by Vera Wang “Short Satin-Faced Organza” $528
Sarah Seven “Elope” $770
Chloe & Reese “Silk Faille Party Dress” $460
Ruche “Audrey” $250
BHLDN “Comme Il Faut” $800
Ruche “Tiffany” $350
Whitney Deal “Lola” $785
Whitney Deal “Gracie” $890
Anne M. Cramer “Flynn Sterling Skirt” $320
Lula Kate “Organza Striped” $495
J.Crew “Kira” $995
Laundry by Shelli Segal “Pleated” $385
J.Crew “Feather” $895
J.Crew “Dinah” $795
Ann Taylor “Silk Crepe One-Shoulder” $550
ML Monique Lhuillier “Contrast Strap” $898
Tadashi Shoji “One-Shoulder Rosette” $840
Kay Unger “Foil Print Halter” $650
Aidan Mattox “Sequined Gown” $525
Aidan Mattox “Metallic Jacquard” $550
Theia “Organza Mermaid” $895
White by Vera Wang “Hand Appliqued Lace” $600
White by Vera Wang “Twill Gazar Mermaid” $628
Oleg Cassini for David’s Bridal “Champagne Tulle Ball Gown” $950
ML Monique Lhuillier “Beaded Bodice Ball Gown” $898
White by Vera Wang “Taffeta Ballgown” $800
Tadashi Shoji “Cap-Sleeve Lace” $945
And lastly, one beauty that I just couldn’t leave out, even though it just barely exceeds the $1000 limit…
Notte by Marchesa “Strapless Beaded Gown” $1045
A lot of the designers that I’ve included here have many more budget-friendly wedding dress options, so be sure to browse around. Have you come across any fabulous budget-friendly wedding dresses? Please share them with us in the comments!
Thank you to Lovely Bride and my sponsor Bella Bridesmaid for helping out with this post!
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Lulu Kate has some dresses that are under $1000. They are part of her ‘Bridal Alternatives’. Reall pretty and simple but classic.
Love the blog! Have been reading it since I started planning my wedding and continue even though the wedding is over:)
This one is just over, 1050, but I love it!
http://carolhannah.bigcartel.com/product/bewitched-happily-yours
Wow! This is an amazing post, so inspiring. So, since I was a bride last summer I can no longer dream about my wedding dress but I can drool over the amazing new designs! I am however attending a ton of weddings this summer, I would love to see some inspiration for wedding guest attire!
OMG they are so gorgeous!
wow! these are gorgeous, kathryn!! going to send to my friend who is wedding-dress-shopping on a budget xoxo
Zara has a few dresses right now for under $100 that would be fabulous for a bohemian or destination wedding.
http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-S2012/189503/693006/LONG%2BEMBROIDERED%2BDRESS#
“Sarah Seven Elope” would be my choice if I was doing a re-do wedding. Love the short length with just enough of an a line to accentuate curves. This dress is made for short girls like me:)
Loved how my cursive font, Belluccia, looks with all the pics!
These are lovely! You may have done a post about this before, but I’ve noticed many full-length bridesmaid dresses that are ivory, silk, and cost under $150. They usually have little to no embellishment, but that could be solved with a little trim, or maybe one of those sparkley sashes/belts!
Gorgeous dresses!!!
xo
http://www.PlumPrettySugar.blogspot.com
My gown is a very similar version to Taffeta Ball Gown listed here by White by Vera Wang. My dress is also White by Vera Wang, and it was exactly $1000! It’s the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen, can’t wait to wear it next month in my spring wedding!
I hope other Brides are inspired by your post, girls you can have the dress of your dreams, even if youre on a budget! ;)
These are really GREAT! A friend sewed my dress, but there are several options here I would definitely consider otherwise. Thanks for the post!
Check out http://www.bhldn.com. They’re having a sale, and some of the dresses in the bridesmaids catagory could definitely work as wedding dresses; for example a cute white minidress for $280. All are under $400, and there’s lots of beautiful accessories on sale as well
Love this! Wish I hadn’t bought my dress yet! Over $1K but not by much!
I loved this post! Especially the last dress as I am obsessed with blue!
This may be one of my favorite posts yet! I cannot get over that gorgeous Marchesa dress. Can’t wait to pick one out myself!
Also, department stores like Nordstrom, Macey’s, and Bloomingdales have great dresses…and often if sign up for the mailing list/google for a coupon code, you can save an extra 10-20% off your purchase…making that $1000 gown only $800!
Very cute and sexy, loved it.
most of nicole miller’s gorgeous dresses are under $1000 and the ones that go over are not by much.
http://www.nicolemiller.com/Ready_to_Wear/Bridal/Bridal_Gowns/pl/c/234.html