What's a fashion-forward yet budget-conscious bride to do? You can elbow through the racks and crowds at wedding superstore David's Bridal for a dress and be done with it. Or you can research and shop around to find your fantasy dress, without going way over your budget. Check out these money-saving ideas.
Wedding Web site tootoomart.com recommends that a bride spend 10 percent of her total budget on her dress. By that measure, a $20,000 wedding would call for a $2,000 dress. Ouch. Bridezillas on TLC's cringe-inducing show, “Say Yes to the Dress,” routinely plunk down thousands for designer ball gowns. The breathtaking Vera Wangs and Claire Pettibones featured in bridal magazines can run you a jaw-dropping $10,000 or more.
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You can find gorgeous, well-made dresses at retailers such as J.Crew and Nordstrom. For example, J.Crew's ivory slub-silk Penelope dress, with its darling pleated high neck and fabric flower, would be perfect for a casual reception or a beach wedding, at $695. Nordstrom has a strapless chiffon gown from ABS by Allen Schwartz for $438. These dresses are available only online. Order options and try them all on at home. Return the unwanted gowns to the nearest brick-and-mortar store. www.tootoomart.com
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