Lake Gown via BHLDN ($850)
My husband and I tend to make our major decisions spontaneously, and we follow through decisively. For example, consider the day we got married: a Friday in 2007, two days after Valentine’s Day, on which we woke up and both said, “Oh hey: this would be a good day to get married.” I had purchased a black dress from a big box outlet a few days prior, my husband had a patterned sweater and button up to wear, so we took our “fancy” clothes with us to our university and waited for the right moment to present itself. Lo and behold, a class of mine was cancelled and he was free, so off to the courthouse we went. I’ve never regretted the way we got married… but sometimes, oh sometimes, I would love to have a reason to don something like the McKenna Day Dress pictured first below. Long sleeves, tiny belt, lots of lace for $350? SIGH: it’s my dream wedding dress.
When I got married, there weren’t a million wedding blogs out there, busy compiling lists like this one—forty-plus incredible wedding dresses for under $1000. If there had been, I might have realized sooner that weddings don’t have to break your budget. Luckily for you, it’s 2017 and making these lists is kind of our favorite thing (ahem: here’s one with gowns under 0… and plenty of them are still available and even cheaper).
This particular list has a little something for us all: there are dresses with plenty of sparkle, deep v-necks, and up-to-there thigh slits. You’ll also see long sleeves and soft patterns, and holy moly there are a handful of pink dresses on here that make me want to turn cartwheels (down an aisle). If you’re looking for even more affordable and fabulous gowns (including plenty of plus size options), we have a whole bunch right here.
McKenna Day Dress via BHLDN ($350)
Illusion Sleeve Chiffon Plus Size Wedding Dress via David’s Bridal ($649, on sale for $499)
Winslow Dress via Reformation ($268)
Brianna Gown via J.Crew ($450)
Penelope Dress via BHLDN ($97o)
30’s Deep Plunge Rose Sequin Maxi Dress via ASOS ($188.11)
Gilded Grace Dress in Champagne via Modcloth ($159.99)
Lorraine Dress via BHLDN ($995)
Theia Halter High-Low Gown via Neiman Marcus ($995)
August Gown via BHLDN ($700)
Sequin Grid Kimono Midi Dress via ASOS ($269)
Beaded A-Line Gown via Nordstrom ($395)
Center of Splendor Dress via Modcloth ($269.99)
Jewel Scalloped Mermaid Plus Size Wedding Dress via David’s Bridal ($900, on sale for $800)
Fully Embellished Leaf Placement Maxi Dress via ASOS ($323)
Adrianna Papell Tulle Rosette Chiffon Gown via Nordstrom ($280)
One and Only Lace Jumpsuit via Nasty Gal ($61.60)
Slit-Front Gown with Cape via Neiman Marcus ($525)
Roaring Reception Dress via Modcloth ($149.99)
Yvonne Dress via BHLDN ($498)
Jenny Yoo Annabelle Convertible Tulle Column Dress via Nordstrom ($260)
Beaded-Sleeve Shirred Gown via Neiman Marcus ($990)
Courtney Dress via BHLDN ($290)
Perfected Prestige Dress via Modcloth ($199.99)
Estella Gown via J.Crew ($950)
Jay Godfrey Sequin Cutout Mermaid Gown via Nordstrom ($648)
Salene Taffeta Corset & Salena Taffeta Skirt via BHLDN ($150-175)
Sparkling Celebration Dress via Modcloth ($169.99)
Crystal T Shirt Maxi with Open Back via ASOS ($152.28)
Cara Gown via J.Crew ($595)
Off The Shoulder Sequined Gown via Neiman Marcus ($695)
Pamela Gown via J.Crew ($650)
Gardenia Dress via BHLDN ($320)
Maya Maternity Embellished Crop Overlay Maxi via ASOS ($152.28)
Cream Smart Embellished Culotte Jumpsuit via River Island ($110)
Magdalena Draped Jersey Evening Gown via BCBGMAXAZRIA ($174)
Hadley Dress via BHLDN ($440)
Amelia Rose All Over Embellished Maxi Dress with Fishtail via ASOS ($295.60)
Iva Crepe Maxi via BHLDN ($298)
Jill Stuart Cape Sleeve Crepe Gown via Nordstrom ($328)
Agnes Mira Rose Dress via ASOS Marketplace ($657.16)
A Star Is Born dress via ASOS ($438.92)
Embellished Shoulder 70s Maxi Dress via ASOS ($152.28)
Forever Unique Tempest Sequin Maxi Dress via ASOS Marketplace ($376.50)
