According to the Bridal Association of America, the average bride spent $1505 on her wedding gown in 2006! Add to that the average of $274 for a veil and another $333 for additional accessories – and you have a total of more then $2000 for bridal attire alone! For a bride on a budget, that’s a huge chunk of money just for clothes. Are there other options – of course there are! Smart shopping and searching online can help you save TONS! Here is an example:
For the bride who loves florals:
The Dress: Orchid from Chrys Cross Bridal features a gorgeous floral patterned bodice with colored detailing in the color of your choice – currently on sale for $199!!!
The Tiara: Harmony Tiara featuring Austrian Crystals from The Bridal Fashion Mall – $59.00
The Veil: Stunning floral embroidered edge two tiered veil – only $36.40
The Shoes: Heidi by Mossimo from Target for $19.99
Total Cost: $315!! That’s $1700 below average, all you need is a necklace and earrings.
#1 by Meagan - June 29th, 2007 at 23:33
I got married this month and the budget was a huge deal. I ended up getting a high end dress and veil at a local consignment shop for less than $400. I borrowed all my wedding day jewelery and bought some super cute bridal shoes on sale for $30. I had my talented sister do my hair, I did my own makeup, and sprung for a $12 manicure. I was so pleased with it all. People were astonished I got my entire look for under $500. My tip: Shop early and shop often… I was able to find everything at good prices because I had a whole year to plan and scope out all the good deals! Good luck!!!!!