Recently I’ve been starting the week with an oggle at some of the stunning new collections for 2016, sharing the latest lovelies from top bridal designers such as Claire Pettibone, Jenny Packham and Ersa Atelier. Whilst these names and their dresses may have us all swooning, I’m all too aware that for many brides (and I was one of them) they simply break the budget. And as much as I believe every bride should walk down the aisle feeling a million dollars, I am also firmly of the belief that doing so shouldn’t cost a million dollars. So today’s post is all about how you can save a few pennies without scrimping on style, with 20 gorgeous gowns whose style, and price tag, makes my heart sing!…..

Each and every one of these wow wedding dresses are as budget friendly as they are breathtaking, with all under $1000!

Edwardian inspired Wedding Dress – Milamira Bridal

Brookes Gown – JCrew

Night of a Lifetime Dress – Erin Fetherston on Modcloth

Charline Wedding Dress – Carousel

Livia Gown – Badgley Mischka on BHLDN

Luella Gown – JCrew

Rosé Gown – Flora and Lane

Lace Long Sleeve Wedding Dress – A Creative Atelier

Low Scooped Back Wedding Dress – Grace Loves Lace

 Off Shoulder Wedding Dress – Chi Chi London

Jillian Gown – JCrew

Seraphina Wedding Dress – Tadashi Shoji on BHLDN

SHORT WEDDING DRESSES

As well as being super stylish and perfect for the vintage loving bride, short and tea length gowns also make fabulous budget friendly alternatives to the traditional floor length wedding dresses – and having saved on your dress you can always splash out on some snazzy shoes to show off!

1950 Lace Tea Length Wedding Dress – Mill Crest Vintage

Sparkling Celebration Dress – Modcloth

Illusion Lace Tea Length Wedding Dress – Oleg Cassini

Gillian Tulle Wedding Dress – BHLDN

VINTAGE WEDDING DRESSES

And if you’re looking for something bespoke on a budget, then have you considered going vintage? They’re not only timelessly elegant, and at a fraction of the cost of today’s bridal gowns, they’re also one of a kind, with a unique love story!…..

Elegant 1950’s Wedding Gown – Vivian Elise Vintage

Lillian Wedding Dress – Beloved Vintage Bridal

Vintage 1950s Wedding Dress – Xtabay Vintage

 Audrey Hepburn Lace Vintage Wedding Gown – Mill Crest Vintage

So you see, it is possible to find a wedding dress that is affordable and still fabulous! And actually these 20 are just a few of my favourites, there are plenty more out there, so many in fact, I have a Pinterest board full of beautiful bridal gowns that won’t break the bank so why not pop across and take a look??

Or if you’re looking for something a little more unconventional as well, do take a peek at these 20 floral wedding dresses perfect for creating a little wow!

Amy

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