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To ask where I can get a wedding dress that doesn’t cost the earth?

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winkingdemon · 29/12/2018 17:14

I’m getting married in October. We’re having a small wedding and not spending a lot on it but i’d still like a nice wedding dress for the day. Happy to spend £200 ish, don’t want to be spending hundreds and hundreds when the actual wedding isn’t going to cost much!
I want something pretty plain and tulle. That’s about my criteria lol. I’m from Manchester so I need recommendations for shops or maybe even somebody that could make a simple dress for me. Also open to the idea of getting something online and having it adjusted etc if need be so it fits well. I’ll attach a couple of pictures of the sort of thing I was thinking of.

The last one is lovey but Preferably with thin straps like the first two as I don’t do strapless!!

To ask where I can get a wedding dress that doesn’t cost the earth?
To ask where I can get a wedding dress that doesn’t cost the earth?
To ask where I can get a wedding dress that doesn’t cost the earth?
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BeanTownNancy · 29/12/2018 18:48

Got mine from JJSHouse, custom fitted. Cost less than £150 for dress, hoop skirt and veil. Fitted well, dress was much nicer than I expected - big tulle ballgown with embroidered bodice. I ordered it well in advance so I could make other arrangements if necessary, decided it was worth the risk for me because I'm a difficult shape so would have needed to pay a seamstress regardless, but others might think it is too big a risk.

Bloomcounty · 29/12/2018 18:51

Is there a charity shop that has a bridal section close to you? My closest city has an entire shop dedicated to bridal and bridesmaid gowns. Would still be close to your budget, but you'd be getting a £600 gown for at least a third or quarter of the full cost.

pinkmagic1 · 29/12/2018 18:57

www.ebay.co.uk/str/RED-CARPET-DRESSES-AND-GOWNS Try this seller on ebay. My sister got a beautiful wedding dress for £50 and I got DD's prom dress for under £15!

LeSquigh · 29/12/2018 19:03

Not all Chinese dresses are bad - my sister had one that was BEAUTIFUL and was about £80.

TheWernethWife · 29/12/2018 19:23

Boundary Mill (Colne) had some lovely Monsoon wedding dresses for sale when we were there last week.

pinkmagic1 · 29/12/2018 19:40

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRONUPTIA-Dress-Blush-Size-14-16-Prom-Ball-Black-Tie-Bridesmaid-RRP-299/132785822417?hash=item1eeaa6dad1:g:HwIAAOSwqMpboOIG Not sure what size you need, but there is this one for sale at the moment. She has a shop just outside Blackpool where you can go and try them on.

Forgottenwhatsleepis · 29/12/2018 20:01

I agree with eBay- actually found my dream dress on there a year after they stopped making them, RRP 900, bought for 150, and it only needs taking in slightly and a dry clean. Good luck :)

Mingmong55 · 29/12/2018 21:50

Wales..... Some big organisation has shut down and they are selling all the wedding dresses in a warehouse in Wales... I see it on Facebook I think or news thread about a month ago... They had thousands!

PeachesandPie · 30/12/2018 04:32

ASOS has a lovely selection for under £200, mine was by chi chi London and cost, £160.

goldrobin24 · 30/12/2018 05:32

m.asos.com/asos-edition/asos-edition-tulle-maxi-prom-wedding-dress/prd/7957109?clr=cream&SearchQuery=wedding%20dress&gridcolumn=1&gridrow=15&gridsize=2&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=42

Have a look on asos! There are a few. This one above is lovely but only limited sizes as it is in the sale! But there are more & I think most are under £200

ellesbellesxxx · 30/12/2018 06:52

www.sellmyweddingdress.co.uk

MsHopey · 30/12/2018 07:01

I got mine second hand off eBay.
It had all been professionally cleaned and was stunning.
It was around the £100 mark and was being sold by a wedding dress boutique type place.
I do think it's best to get a good second hand one then a cheap Chinese one.

CurbsideProphet · 30/12/2018 10:33

In Preston city centre St Catherine's Hospice has a bridal charity shop.

I'm getting married next autumn. I've bought a sample dress for £300 compared to £1000 if I had wanted one custom made for me. There are lots of options Smile

Alp60 · 14/04/2019 09:47

I am getting married in September and looking for a wedding dress that doesn't cost the earth my budget is up to £400 I live in Leicester. Please help

CaptainButtock · 14/04/2019 11:38

Mine was £110 from ASOS. It was beautiful (if I may say so myself Grin)

EvilHerbivore · 14/04/2019 11:54

Similar lovely one on eBay ATM

To ask where I can get a wedding dress that doesn’t cost the earth?
roses2 · 14/04/2019 11:56

Your best bet is eBay- amazing (used) dresses at knock down pricing.

pullingmyhairout2 · 14/04/2019 11:56

I bought mine from monsoon, it was lovely and was around £100.

Honeyroar · 14/04/2019 11:57

A charity called Dr Kershaws has set up a second hand wedding dress shop in Oldham's Spindles shopping centre. I just gave them a brand new dress. They looked like they had a lot of dresses. Oldham is on a tram link from Manchester..

Lonecatwithkitten · 14/04/2019 12:10

Still white eBay for wedding dresses here is a link to the 1000 size 18 wedding dresses on there.

Teddybear080818 · 14/04/2019 13:20

Wed2b dress are lovely and if you type in wed2b wedding dress on Ebay you may even find a few second hand!
Theres also a fb page "wedding dress for sale £200 and under UK" might find something there?

sashh · 14/04/2019 13:34

Oxfam have charity bridal shops.

Ebay can be good.

Have you thought about hiring rather than buying?

Nomorepies · 14/04/2019 13:46

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SinjunRivers · 14/04/2019 13:49

St Ann's Hospice shop on Cheadle High Street has a large bridal department on the first floor. Next door to the George and Dragon pub.

SinjunRivers · 14/04/2019 13:50

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