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ViciousHamster
Devoted September 2017

How much did you spend on your dress?

ViciousHamster, on November 15, 2016 at 2:10 PM

Posted in Style and Décor 237

I'm shopping for dresses and am wondering what is a reasonable amount to spend on a dress. I know it depends on my budget but I'm not going to buy a dress based solely on cost --I won't pay up the ying yang either. The dress I like is significantly more expensive than what I was hoping to pay...

I'm shopping for dresses and am wondering what is a reasonable amount to spend on a dress. I know it depends on my budget but I'm not going to buy a dress based solely on cost --I won't pay up the ying yang either. The dress I like is significantly more expensive than what I was hoping to pay (~$2300). If you've gone over budget for your dress, how much did you pay (if you feel comfortable sharing)? Was it worth it?

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
    mimitrue ·
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    $400 on sale at David's, originally $900.

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  • AshD
    VIP June 2017
    AshD ·
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    4K

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  • J
    Savvy May 2017
    Jacqueline ·
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    About $700 Davids Bridal on 50% off sale

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  • Diandra
    Super April 2017
    Diandra ·
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    959.00. Way more than I wanted to spend!

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  • mrsanda
    VIP March 2017
    mrsanda ·
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    I didn't want to spend over $5000 but I ended up with a customizes Vera Wang for about $2000!

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  • Melanie
    Expert November 2016
    Melanie ·
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    Mine was around $1,500. Totally worth it though

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  • FutureMrsMonty
    Super November 2017
    FutureMrsMonty ·
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    I paid $750 for mine. But it's a matter of your budget. If you've got it to spend, do it. Or save the money for other parts of your wedding (or honeymoon!!)

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  • Y&F
    VIP November 2016
    Y&F ·
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    My budget was 3k. My dress original price was $1100, bought it on sale for $974. Smiley smile

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  • KentuckyWineBride
    VIP November 2016
    KentuckyWineBride ·
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    I drove 3 hours to a trunk show in Cincy's bridal district because they had the Stella York dress I fell in love with in a magazine. Originally $1,800 - I paid $1,100.


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  • Polly
    VIP May 2017
    Polly ·
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    My was originally 3k and I got it at a consignment shop for $1450.

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  • Phylicia
    Super April 2017
    Phylicia ·
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    I spent $1000 :/ I didn't plan on spending 200 to be honest lol. But my Dad said, you're my only daughter, so I only get to do this once Smiley smile

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  • A.L.S.
    VIP September 2017
    A.L.S. ·
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    1,250

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  • MJ
    VIP April 2017
    MJ ·
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    Budget was $2k and my dress came out to just under$2k without alterations.

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  • WHO? Mrs. Jones
    VIP December 2016
    WHO? Mrs. Jones ·
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    I bought mine for $130. I haven't had it altered yet, though!

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  • O&L
    VIP September 2016
    O&L ·
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    $500 plus $350 for alterations.

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  • Moon
    Savvy October 2017
    Moon ·
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    I set a budget of $2,000 for my dress. Fell in love with a Blue by Enzoani dress that I saw online and was able to have it brought in to a bridal shop during an Enzoani trunk show. I drove an hour away to try it on, and immediately fell in love as soon as they zipped it up. The dress was originally around $1750 but because of the trunk show, I got it for 15% Off! Smiley smile

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  • Emma
    Master May 2017
    Emma ·
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    I got mine on sale for $610! It's the most beautiful ball gown I've ever seen and I still love it. I can't wait to wear it!

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  • Erin Wood
    Master July 2017
    Erin Wood ·
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    I was under budget at $1300 for a Maggie Sottero. I haven't bought accessories or done alterations yet.

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  • MissMrsSchafer
    Super July 2017
    MissMrsSchafer ·
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    $850 is what I paid, the dress itself was originally $1650. I got the dress at a sample sale and it is perfect! Maybe look out for sales on the dress you want.

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  • AlmostBrieB
    Devoted June 2017
    AlmostBrieB ·
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    My dress was $1400, but I got it on sale for $900 (before tax)

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