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Yes, You Can Find a Pretty Wedding Dress Under $1,000

Here are 11, for starters

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to drool over dresses. Floaty, frothy, feminine dresses that won’t cause you to refinance your mortgage. Enjoy.

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An Asymmetrical Neckline

FYI: Shoulder cutouts are huge right now. And that applies to bridal as well.

J.Crew ($595)

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A High Neckline

Actually, shoulder statements of any kind are huge right now.

Reformation ($588)

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An Illusion Neckline

Word to the wise: Sheer straps hint at being trendy while keeping a softer, romantic look. 

Watters ($975)

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A Simple Lace Column

Then again, you can never go wrong with all-over lace.

Tadashi Shoji ($700)

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A Simple Strapless Column

Same goes for standard sweetheart chiffon.

Jenny Yoo ($850) 


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A Ball Gown (that Isn't Boring)

Not all full skirts are obnoxious. Laser-cut floral embroidery keeps this one on the chic side.

White by Vera Wang ($900)

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A Ruffled Bustle

Just imagine it out on the dance floor….

Badgley Mischka ($1,000)

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A Short Dress (with Sleeves)

Ladies with serious leg game: This sophisticated little number may be right up your aisle.

David’s Bridal ($200)

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A Midi Dress

If you’re in the market for a tea length, we recommend shopping outside traditional bridal stores. You’ll find far more modern cuts elsewhere.

Ted Baker ($695)

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A Shirt Dress

City Hall brides: Go bold or go home.

Anthropologie ($495)

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A Jumpsuit

And last but not least: One of the fastest-rising trends in wedding dresses isn’t a dress at all…it's pants.

David’s Bridal ($500)



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You can find Susan either blissfully buried in a pile of clothes or on a plane between L.A. and NYC.