Amazing Affordable Wedding Dresses On A Budget

To all brides-to-be, breathe a sigh of relief and relax. We want you to know there’s no need to break the bank when buying your wedding dress. Being thrifty is a big thumbs up, given today’s economy. Unfortunately, shopping for affordable wedding dresses can be overwhelming, with everyone from designers, the high street, and the internet offering inexpensive wedding dress choices. So? Where do you start?

Before you start looking for your budget wedding dress, the first thing is your budget and how much flexibility you have with it. The other decisions about length, style, colour and the amount of bling you want will come later. Remember to account for wedding accessories and shoes within your budget.

Next, you must decide how much time you have to look for your affordable gown. With these two decided, you can begin to look at your options. The more time you have to choose your inexpensive wedding dress, the better, but don’t buy the first one you like that fits your budget. Remember you must ‘love it’ to make you feel special on your wedding day.

What Is A Budget Amount For An Affordable Wedding Dress?

Only you can decide that. However, we assure you that you can find perfectly affordable bridal gowns for under £100. For some, the budget may be upwards of £1,000, but at the end of the day, what you’re willing to spend on your dress for the big day will define your budget.

This also goes for the parents of the bride and groom, who will be looking for what to wear to a wedding reception. Today’s economy affects everyone, and parents might also have to compromise on what they would like to spend. For any couple planning their own wedding, the budget limit they set is important to keep to. Overspending on one has a knock on effect on other wedding costs.

Tips For Keeping Your Bridal Gown Within Budget

• Consider renting your bridal gown. It could allow you to wear that designer dress you can’t afford to buy.
• Short wedding dresses are cheaper than longer bridal gowns, making them a more affordable choice.
• Watch for sample sales and wholesale shops where you might snag an affordable wedding dress that fits your budget.
• Buy a simple and affordable wedding dress, then customise it to the style you want.
• Fabrics can be one of the reasons a wedding dress is expensive. Gowns in silk and satin with lots of bling ups the cost. Consider blended, synthetic fabrics like taffeta and chiffon. 
• A custom-made wedding dress can be affordable because you only pay for the seamstress’s time and expertise. Doing it this way, you don’t have the markup you get between designers and shops, so save yourself money.
• Be firm with yourself, and don’t be tempted to try on dresses over your budget. Take people you can trust to remind you of the budget you’ve set. 
• Head to the wedding boutiques just before the new lines come out. Ex-display and last season dresses will be on sale; you can find some with up to 80% off. These affordable wedding dresses from designers are often not displayed on their websites.
• While a white dress is traditional, you can choose any colour you want to wear. Often you can find a design you love that’s slightly cheaper in a different colour than white, especially worth considering when looking for an elopement wedding dress.

Simple & Affordable Wedding Dresses You Can Accessorise To Look Expensive

A search on the internet will turn up many affordable wedding dresses online. Be aware of time issues and order in enough time for the dress to arrive and be what you want in terms of quality, style and fit. Giving yourself some breathing room allows you to send it back or make some changes to it.

If you choose to buy an affordable short wedding dress or a simple long one, you can always make it look more expensive by bearing in mind the following tips:

1. Add In The Bling For Instant Effect

Adding embellishments is the easiest way to make your affordable wedding dress look more expensive. Custom embellishment makes your gown more personal. Think beads, crystals, and sequins. A sparkly belt or sash can define your waist and add immediate interest to your dress while remaining stylish and elegant. How about covering a head comb with pearl beads? This can look elegant as a veil holder or placed in your hair for effect.

Some sequins can add a shimmer to your budget wedding dress, but too many will look like a party outfit. Adding beads, pearls and crystals to lace makes a subtle but definite change. Remember to check the weight of the beads so they don’t pull on the lace. Plus, for comfort, don’t have them under your arms. This will cause chaffing, which you don’t want on your wedding day!

2. Budget Wedding Dresses - Changing The Style

You can use appliques, embroidery, ribbon and lace to customise your wedding dress and make it look original and expensive. For example, you could try lace or sheer material to create an affordable long-sleeve wedding dress or change the neckline by using a lace overlay and adding crystals or beads. Use matching silk thread to ensure the extras you add blend in with the dress. 

Another option with applique is to remove its fabric backing and create a see-through look. Be careful where you use this effect regarding the amount of skin you want on show.

3. Don’t Go Overboard With The Extras

Less is more is the guideline for decorating your affordable wedding dress. More will defeat your plan to make your dress more expensive looking. It could become gaudy if you don’t control the urge to sparkle. There’s no problem with mixing embellishments, but do so carefully and make sure they complement each other. Chatting with a seamstress would be helpful as they can guide you into what is achievable with your budget wedding dress. 

Buy Affordable Wedding Dresses Online With Confidence

Whether you want a boho wedding dress or are more inclined to be traditional, check out our beautiful affordable bridal gowns. Long or short, you’re sure to find a style you like at NA-KD that fits into your budget. We also have elegant accessories and shoes to complement your choice of wedding dress.