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myLot reputation of 94/100. phyrre (713)   ranked 20 out of 3,045 in get married7 months ago

We've reached that point in the planning where it's time (well, actually, past time) to pick out a wedding dress. The trouble is, we can't really figure out where to set the limit. I know I don't want to spend $700 on a new one, or something too high like that, but my fiance also doesn't want me to get one second hand like my mother did because I guess he wants it to be more special or something? I'd be fine with a second hand dress (they have some good ones for $25), but it's his wedding too.
So my question to you was what did you spend on your dress? Do you regret spending that much or if you could do it over would you spend less?I know that I was talking to one of my friends who's been married for about 25 years and she spent $700 on her dress and she regrets it because it got worn once and then pushed into the closet and it hasn't been out since and they could've used the money for something more useful.
So what do you think?


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busky5 (2035) response was accepted on 7/30/2009.
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1. myLot reputation of 96/100. ebsharer (2474)   ranked 6 out of 3,045 in get married   7 months ago

5 years ago I spent $250 on my dress. I found it at a bridal shop that sold all different brands of dresses.

My best friend had to go to a name brand store and ended up spending $890 on her dress just a few months ago.

Funny thing is we both had the same BRAND dress. Alfred Angelo! I just got a much better deal.


myLot reputation of 94/100. phyrre (713)   ranked 20 out of 3,045 in get married  7 months ago

Wow, you certainly got a great deal on that one! I'm sure your friend was kicking herself for spending that much more. I would be.

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. larish (1401)   ranked 102 out of 3,045 in get married   7 months ago

It really depend on your comfortability. When I got married, I didn't spend much money on my wedding dress because I know I will only use it once and I know I will regret If I spend a fortune on it. I think it is best that you choose a dress that fits you well and that it really doesnt matter how much it cost but the important thing is that you carry it well.
I also add an image of my wedding dress, I only both it $70 (already converted into dollars).


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myLot reputation of 94/100. phyrre (713)   ranked 20 out of 3,045 in get married  7 months ago

Wow, that's a gorgeous gown! And $70 really is a steal for it. I'll have to talk to Jake again and see if he'll reconsider the second hand thing. I really want a very informal wedding anyway and the less we spend the happier I am.


myLot reputation of 97/100. larish (1401)   ranked 102 out of 3,045 in get married  7 months ago

Thanks for appreciating. Goodluck on your wedding. Don't forget to enjoy your day. Happy myloting.

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. DkAngelPrincess (212)   ranked 2,644 out of 3,045 in get married   7 months ago

I ended up spending $30.00 dollars on my wedding dress. I went with a non-tradional wedding dress. I used a cinderalla style prom dress. It is just as pretty as the wedding dresses I picked out. It looks just like one of the wedding dresses I choose. It was $500.00 and I found this one online at a store for $30.00 after Prom times. Happy MyLotting!!


myLot reputation of 94/100. phyrre (713)   ranked 20 out of 3,045 in get married  7 months ago

I was actually thinking of doing something like this. My prom gown was actually a masquerade gown, but it could've passed as a wedding dress. This is definitely a possibility. Thanks for bring it up!

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. Porcospino (2605)   ranked 141 out of 3,045 in get married   7 months ago

Wedding dresses seem to be very expensive in my country compared to yours. I spent about $1200 on my wedding dress, and I didn't choose one of the expensive ones! I am not even sure that $700 would be enough to buy a wedding dress here, but I guess it would be possible to rent one for that amount. I saw a wedding dress in a second shop and the price was $15, so there is a huge difference between new and used wedding dresses. My father used to joke about it, suggesting I buy a second hand dress instead of a new one, but I wanted a new one, and I don't regret that.


myLot reputation of 94/100. phyrre (713)   ranked 20 out of 3,045 in get married  7 months ago

Yeah, $700 is a cheap wedding dress here. I can't imagine spending more than $1,000 on a dress! But yeah, even here you can get a second hand dress for about $15.:)

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5. myLot reputation of 39/100. mye_drew (149)   ranked 1,333 out of 3,045 in get married   6 months ago

well well well,.i dont know yet because me and my boyfriend still planning to get married,.but if ever i dont spend a lot with my wedding dress,.much better to save the money for our children to be than to spend with that wedding dress,..right?

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6. myLot reputation of 93/100. acie_21 (550)   5 months ago

i spend 15 thousand php. on my wedding gown..it looks very beautiful a chinese type design with lots of beads on it!heheheh!take care friend!

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7. myLot reputation of 97/100. busky5 (2035)   ranked 1,512 out of 3,045 in get married   5 months ago

wubI didn't remember surely about my cost of wedding,but i remembered i rent from the wedding stodio, and i selected the discount studio.I never have more important about this.I want only i select the groom right or not.


myLot reputation of 94/100. phyrre (713)   ranked 20 out of 3,045 in get married  5 months ago

That's definitely a good way to look at it. As long as you select the right husband, it doesn't matter what you're wearing, does it? thumbup

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8. myLot reputation of 88/100. Kazashmaza (357)   ranked 1,957 out of 3,045 in get married   5 months ago

I am spending Australian $2000 on my dress but I was going to spend $200 on ebay. kinda go sucked in but the dress is amazing! I'm looking forward to when it is all finished for my big day!


myLot reputation of 94/100. phyrre (713)   ranked 20 out of 3,045 in get married  5 months ago

Wow, that's quite a bit of money to spend on a dress you'll only wear once, I think. But it's always good to make your big day special.:)

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9. myLot reputation of 93/100. purplealabaster (718)   5 months ago

I don't think it matters how much you spend on your dress as long as you like it and it looks good on you. Having said that, I think I would have a stroke if I spent $1,000 or more on a dress - lol! The important thing is that you are marrying the man of your dreams that you will spend the rest of your life with.


myLot reputation of 94/100. phyrre (713)   ranked 20 out of 3,045 in get married  5 months ago

I agree, that is definitely the most important thing (and I would have a stroke at that amount of money, too!) But I did find the right guy, rest assured, so I guess it worked out.


rocio9055 (1)  4 weeks ago

Hey I just bought my dress today and I spent 1900 in total with everything shoes, veil, head piece, corset, alterations long list short everything you need for that day and I dont regret it because your only geting married once (hopefully) in your life and if you want to and have the money then go ahead and do it! it doesnt matter what anyone thinks its your decision! i love my dress and dont care what anyone says ill keep it in my memories and in all the pictures and when im old i can tell my grandchildren about my beautiful dress!I dont regret it!

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