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Can you help me find a wedding dress for under £250?

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Starfighter · 15/04/2013 16:45

Hi

Not getting married til next year so no rush, can hang on til sale time rolls around later this year, but trying to find suitable dresses that I can keep an eye on, ready to pounce if and when the price is right.

I like lacey/vintagey type stuff, size 14 pear (although hoping to be 12 by time W-day comes) and don't fancy strapless.

I like this BHS dress but it looks a bit weirdly shiny.... I didn't think chiffon was shiny Confused and some of the Charlotte Balbier dresses look amazing but £££.

I'm pretty useless when it comes to shopping for clothes for myself, and I really don't want to get this wrong or spend silly money when I could have got something for less money elsewhere. Toyed with the idea of having one made but haven't a clue where to begin.

Could you lovely S&B lot help at all??

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PancakesAndMapleSyrup · 01/05/2014 00:19

Doh! I never look at dates either!

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bouquetofpencils · 30/04/2014 20:56

Oh I never look at dates. Out of interest how does that happen? A reappearing thread?

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mrssmith79 · 30/04/2014 12:26

This thread is over a year old, I'd be a bit concerned if op hasn't found a dress by now Grin

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bouquetofpencils · 30/04/2014 10:55

St Anns Hospice charity shop in Cheadle, Stockport has an upstairs dedicated to wedding dresses and accessories. I got 175 pound Halo and Co headband for 10 pounds.
Maybe look up charity shops in your area?

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grandfathersflumpet · 30/04/2014 10:07

Absolutely second the poster who suggested a bridesmaids dress.
They come in a range of colours and white/ivory is usually one of the choices.
My dress was £175 because it was a bridesmaids dress in ivory. Hate to think what the mark up would have been if it wasn't.

Also, if you're having your hair styled on the day don't mention beforehand it's for your wedding.
I got my hair washed and styled for £25, the cheapest "bridal package" was nearly double for the same thing!

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PancakesAndMapleSyrup · 30/04/2014 07:48

Op what county are you in? May help us with a search for you?. Also dont necessearily discount a strapless dress as you can always get a lace shrug or type made to go with it....that is what i did anyway. Also a lot of bridal shops will sell their try on dresses (cleaned of course) at the end of a season or more, as they get new ones in.

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sooperdooper · 30/04/2014 07:33

I got mine from House of Fraser, can't link at the minute cos I'm on my phone but they've got a great bridal section on their website

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AnaisB · 30/04/2014 07:22

Also worth trying to get to an Oxfam Bridal Shop

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WildBill · 30/04/2014 06:13

Monsoon is worth a look for bridal stuff

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bouquetofpencils · 30/04/2014 00:55

If you are on EBay look up Monsoon Twilight for some lovely vintage wedding dresses.

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TheDevilsGherkins · 16/04/2013 21:26
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Starfighter · 16/04/2013 21:19

Jackie, how did you find a trustworthy seamstress, I'm so scared of picking someone rubbish!

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Starfighter · 16/04/2013 21:18

lemon there's a similar outlet not too far, about 30 miles, from me, just wasn't sure what sort of prices to expect.

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Starfighter · 16/04/2013 21:16

Wow thanks everyone! some fab ideas.

ivana what an amazing price, will have to keep my eyes peeled for Monsoon's sale, that Carlotta dress is really gorgeous, just not sure it'll suit my shape (got a pretty big bum!)

Didn't realise tkmaxx did bridalwear either, looks like Stock changes fast though, will have to be quick. Bridesmaid dress in ivory is a great idea and that dessy dress is lush.

guess I better get trying some on for shape ideas (A-line or empire best?) and get ready for bargain hunting!

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pleasethanks · 15/04/2013 20:55

itsnot I have suggested bridesmaid dresses to so many friends who are getting married, but no one ever seems to go for it, preferring a more traditional dress. I was so happy the dress shop was in suggested it, I ended up with far more choice in my style. And saved hundreds!

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itsnothingoriginal · 15/04/2013 20:50

I also got a bridesmaid dress for my wedding dress. So much cheaper and style was far more me than any bridal dress I tried on. My dress was quite 1940's - kind of off the shoulder two piece. Cost £140 including major adjustments which were needed as I dropped 2 dress sizes between ordering dress and wedding day!!

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pleasethanks · 15/04/2013 20:42

Bridesmaid dress! I couldn't find any wedding dresses I liked in my budget - I didn't want the strapless ones that everywhere sold. One lovely shop asked me if I would mind wearing a bridesmaid dress as a wedding dress.....

I said I wouldn't and I tried on lots of lovely bridesmaid dresses that were far more my style, and we just ordered it in ivory! It was under 200 pounds. Something similar to this www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/6662/#.UWxXzhzdgTk

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HotCrossPun · 15/04/2013 20:31

The Carlotta one is gorgeous!

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Fairylea · 15/04/2013 19:57

I brought mine from house of Fraser for £150 ! Bargain ! Especially as I was 25 weeks pregnant wearing it and it wasn't even a maternity dress it just hung really well...!

I didn't have a budget for a wedding dress and even tried on a Jenny packham (I think that's what it was, the same designer that worked on Kate middletons dress) that was £6,500 but the house of Fraser dress beat it hands down !

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lemontwist · 15/04/2013 19:56

I got mine from here - wedding dress factory outlet
Think I spent about £250 on it.
I travelled quite a long way to get there and was a bit worried when I got there as it looked a bit shabby but there was a fab selection.

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Allthingspretty · 15/04/2013 19:56
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