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Where to Buy Budget Wedding Dresses

This page has a growing list of ideas of where to shop online and offline for affordable wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, occasion, or prom wear, some may even be free! This listing is frequently updated, so keep checking back. Above all, please be diligent when using a new-to-you retail store online or off. Check with the BBB and independent reviews before you buy!

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Buy on the Web

Adrianna Papell – affordable wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride dresses, bridal accessories.

Amazon – very affordable bridal dresses and accessories here. Many inexpensive wedding guest dresses for all seasons. Shipping with Prime is an awesome perk.

Asos – has a great selection of super pretty, affordable wedding dresses and new ones are added all the time.  You’ll also find Asos Curve for plus-size brides.

Azazie – an online bridal boutique based in California, highly rated on The Knot and Wedding Wire. Affordable wedding dresses and bridesmaid’s dresses.

BCBGMAXAZRIA – clean, modern, and unique looks for all your wedding events. Frequent sales of up to 50% off.

Bella and Bloom Boutique – a young contemporary clothing website owned by fashion blogger Katlyn Maupin. Has a Wedding Shop with very cute items for ceremony, bridal shower, bachelorette.

Betsey Johnson – cute wedding shoes.

BHLDN/Anthropologie – Many beautiful wedding dresses under $1500.

Bloomingdale’s – ok, ok, I see you rolling your eyes, Bloomingdales is upscale to be sure, but don’t scroll by just yet. Check out their evening gown section and choose white/ivory/cream gowns, many are very bridal AND affordable.

Blushfashion – Not based in the US but not seeing any issues with shipping in reviews. Look them up on Etsy (great reviews). Beautiful, simple wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses.

Brides Across America – a free gown for military members and first responder brides. Events happen twice a year, see Event Listing for registration and more information. For general public brides who would love to help this cause (100% of your purchase) and get a great deal on a wedding dress (up to 80% off), you can shop online.

Camille La Vie – wedding dresses starting at about $500.

Claire Pettibone – Online bridal gown Sample Sale.

Cocomelody – An international bridal store where you can purchase an affordable wedding dress online or at their boutique in LA.

David’s Bridal – this link will take you to their Hot Deals page. Also, look out for their Wedding Dresses on Sale and Sample Sale pages.

Dillard’s – affordable dresses for wedding, shower, rehearsal dinner, and more.

Eloquii – sizes 14-28 – New* Bridal by Eloquii

Etsy – lots of unique but affordable gowns and accessories.

Facebook Marketplace – find a gown in your town.

Grace Loves Lace – Online Sample Sale.

Kennedy Blue – known for bridesmaid dresses but also has a beautiful collection of wedding gowns. Read my Kennedy Blue blog posts.

Kiyonna – Proud to be Made in the USA! – plus size brides. It might be possible to customize the dress that you choose to tailor it more to your needs.

Lulus Bridal Shop – very well-reviewed, beautiful dresses and accessories for bride, bridesmaid, and wedding guest.

Macy’s – be sure to look at their prom dresses too, some are very bridal.

Maggie Sottero – Look for the designer label Rebecca Ingram. These amazing wedding dresses will be around $900-$1,500.

ModCloth –  vintage style wedding dresses and accessories, bridesmaid dresses.

Morning Lavender – has a small collection of feminine and romantic bridal dresses. Read my Morning Lavender blog posts.

Nearly Newlywed – designer wedding dresses up to 90% off – pre-owned, new, and sample gowns.

Net-a-Porter – has a bridal wear section with designer separates and dresses for fashion-forward brides. Keep an eye out for sales – they are infrequent but worth it!

Nina Shoes – a brand that many brides love, and they’re frequently spotted on the red carpet. Read my Nina Shoes blog posts.

Nordstrom – white gowns, bridal shoes, little white dresses. Free shipping and returns. Great sales!

Poshmark – preowned wedding dresses and other fashion items.

Pre Owned Wedding Dresses – another online site to find a pre-loved wedding dress at a great price.

Reformation – bridal wear for the eco-conscious but stylish bride.

Revolve – for brides looking for glamor at a reasonable price.

Seraphine – for the fashionably pregnant bride!

Shopbop – Shopbop’s Wedding Boutique offers contemporary and designer labels. Watch out for sales!

Showpo – a small collection of casual bridal gowns for the modern fashion-forward bride.

Stillwhite – used wedding dresses, samples, sometimes ‘new with tags’ bridal gowns.

Tadashi Shoji – lovely bridal gowns, often have gowns on sale.

The Bridal Cottage – a bridal boutique based in Arkansas, has an online store selling sample wedding dresses.

The Last Minute Bride – budget-friendly, quick shipping online retailer.

The RealReal – an online consignment store with frequent designer wedding dress sightings such as Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, and Monique Lhuillier for less than $500. Has frequent sales.

Torrid – plus-size wedding dresses.

TJMaxx – another surprise entry – yes, you might find your wedding dress at TJMaxx, you never know! Check back often as supplies turn over rapidly.

Tradesy – another site where brides sell their wedding dresses and accessories, plus sample gowns from bridal stores.

Unique Vintage – fun vintage style wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories.

Windsor – fun, young bridal dresses.

Your Dream Dress – an online store with discounted designer wedding dresses that are new, samples, overbuys, etc.

Zappos – an online clothing store with 1,500 brands of shoes and clothing, including lots of options for an affordable wedding dress.

In Your Town

Google a bridal consignment store in your area for pre-owned wedding dresses, sample gowns, and unsold bridal retail store stock.

Drop by your local thrift store on a regular basis, they may get wedding dress donations.

Visit the department stores listed above and others you rate, in person at your local mall. Try on wedding dresses and gowns that you like, if they have a great price buy the gown right away. It might not be there when you go back. If it’s still priced a little too high, bookmark it online and sign up for emails that will alert you when it goes on sale.

Sample sales at your local bridal salons. Get onto the store’s email list for notification of upcoming events.

Craigslist – Choose the site nearest to you and browse wedding dresses for sale by owner.

Brides For A Cause – Sell wedding dresses for charity. See website for locations.

Lastly,

For Bridesmaid Dresses

There are lots of options for affordable bridesmaid dresses online, to start, take a look at –

Asos, Azazie, Cocomelody, Dessy Group, Henkaa, Kennedy Blue, Lulus, ModCloth, and Etsy have beautiful bridesmaid dresses.

This is a very good blog post – Don’t Overpay For Bridesmaid Dresses!

More Wedding Resources

Right here on the blog:

Best Affordable Wedding Dresses Online

See Wedding Sales and Promo Codes

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About the Editor

Julia is a wedding fanatic, with over 15 years of experience writing for blogs and websites. She loves to source beautiful but affordable bridal wear and the best sales and deals on the internet for the bride-to-be. These finds are shared with her readers through this blog and its social media.