Wedding dress under £400?!

long_legs86 Wedding addict

08/04/2012 at 13:31

So I've been doing my sums today and I really need to try and get a dress for under £400! Are there any designers/brands that are known for being more affordable?

I've looked at high street dresses too but any other suggestions much appreciated! Wedding is not until April 2013 but thought I'd best start looking... xx

hodgy-podgy Bridezilla

08/04/2012 at 14:03

Have you thought about 2nd hand? If so try sellmyweddingdress or pre loved.

Go try on dresses find the ones you like and then hope they come up on the site in your size. Good luck

Flo

08/04/2012 at 14:29

My dress was a sample for about £340 (or £240 - I can't remember now!). Most shops I went in had samples for £200-£500, especially when they aren't big names.

Have a look for shops that have a variety of well known, and lesser known brands, then there is more chanced of getting a bargain.

kazala

08/04/2012 at 15:38

Also set a saved search on eBay in your size.. I have done this and there are some mega bargains to be had. A lot of bridal shops sell their samples on eBay. You can easily get a nice brand new designer dress for under 400 x

http://www.youandyourwedding.co.uk/forum/wedding-fashion/jenny-packham-headpeices-for-hire/378392.html

jolajo

08/04/2012 at 15:45

What size? I'm trying to sell the most beautiful brand new Maggie Sottero in a size 8, open to offers:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160778950006?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_949

PM me if interested

NewYork982012 New bride 2 be

08/04/2012 at 15:49

Try kitty and dulcie- lovely dresses under £400. Mine is
£350 from Phase Eight on the High Street, but I did consider kitty and dulcie xx

ManthaH

08/04/2012 at 15:52

Where in the UK are you? My dress was £4000 from an outlet store - they have 1000's of dresses at that price as well.

sassysarahsassy Bridezilla

08/04/2012 at 16:19

try destination and informal dresses as well as samples. I had a Mori Lee dress and their voyage range has some lovely ones in your budget

http://www.glamourousgowns.co.uk/shopdata/category.php?category=mlvoyage

mandy503

08/04/2012 at 16:54

Have you tried these?

http://www.very.co.uk/women/wedding/wedding-dresses/e/b/1618.end

http://www.bhs.co.uk/mall/departmentpage.cfm/bhsstore/91594/1/1?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=Brand||Bride||Bridalware||Bridalwear_Google&_$ja=kw:b+h+s+wedding+dress|cgn:Brand%7c%7cBride%7c%7cBridalware%7c%7cBridalwear|cgid:1636956557|tsid:20194|cn:Brand%7c%7cBridalwear%7c%7cGenerics|cid:59527517|lid:19210096397|mt:Exact|nw

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Also my dress was a brand new sample (it only came into the shop 3 months ago and no one had even tried it on!) and I got it at half price at only £495 - theres bargins to be had!!

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MrsPL

09/04/2012 at 05:59

Try looking at bridesmaids dresses. All good designers make them in white or ivory and they are so gorgeous with the same quality of a bridal gown. Mine is a bridesmaid dress from Roanld Joyce in ivory and its stunning and such good value at only £300

xxxxx

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mrslane2b

09/04/2012 at 10:47

Im selling a £2000 cymbeline dress which needs some work to it - it is size 10. Message meif your interested. Offers over £200

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long_legs86 Wedding addict

09/04/2012 at 13:27

Oh thank you so much for all the replies! I have saved all of the links/websites that have been suggested into my favourites so I know where to look. It has reassured me that I will be able to find a beautiful dress on a budget

blushingchick Wedding addict

09/04/2012 at 13:36

Hiya long legs, the girls are right, there are bargains to be had

I'm selling a brand new Romantica dress on ebay, size 16, definitely under £400!! xxx

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320879121999?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649&autorefresh=true#ht_864wt_1396

kathryncr27 Bridezilla

09/04/2012 at 13:47

Do you live anywhere near East Anglia?

blushingchick Wedding addict

09/04/2012 at 13:56

Who

tinainwid

09/04/2012 at 14:30

I went to Hornsea freeport.. Bridal outlet store.. they have 100s of dresses in all sizes and the prices range from £250 to £500.. mine cost £300 it looks amazing and would have cost alot more anywhere else.

katiejanex New bride 2 be

09/04/2012 at 16:56

bhs have some beautiful dresses that do not at all look like high street dresses!
I think they are only online but they look amazing value!
ooh just looked they have 20% off at the moment too!

Pammyw77

10/04/2012 at 06:03

I have a BNWT Benjamin Roberts 808 dress for sale size 12-small 14

long_legs86 Wedding addict

10/04/2012 at 14:14

There are some gorgeous dresses on BHS - agreed! I have a close eye on that website! Also, I live 2 hours from Hornsea Freeport and had never heard of it so thank you for the heads up there. That website has also been added to my favourites for when I begin shopping properly. Thanks! xx

PollyAnne3 Bridezilla

10/04/2012 at 17:46

http://debenhams.scene7.com/is/image/Debenhams/008010650985?resMode=sharp&op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&rgn=0,0,2000,2000&scl=5.208333333333333&id=Bj8rx2

Debenhams and Coast have lovely dresses, example above

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