10 Low Cost Wedding Dresses

Wedding day glamour on a budget!

Shopping for 'the dress' is every brides dream, but what if your budget doesn't stretch to designer? Do you have champagne tastes with a beer budget? Well fear not my frugal bride, your friendly wedding editor is here, like a fairy godmother!

We can't all be like Carrie Bradshaw with our pick of the finest couture, but we can find a dress that feels like a dream without costing the earth! I have trawled the high street to find you some inspiration to solve that gown dilemma, here are 10 dresses that don't break the bank!

1. Gemolyn £495

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Love this dress! Find your dream gown in this breath taking statement wedding dress. The classic silhouette with a skirt of gorgeously feminine layers create a stunning cloud to drape around you on your perfect day. The Gemolyn Maxi Dress is the ultimate feminine piece creating a timeless shape and balancing the full skirt with the fitted and flattering bodice. Dramatic enough to wear alone or embellish with a diamante belt or necklace for the complete look.

2. Iola £499

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A vintage-inspired silhouette, the shimmering georgette Iola dress boasts hand-adorned lines of sequins and bugle beads; culminating in lavishly detailed, empire-line, waist-band detailing, with clear and milky crystals; metallic embroidery and scalloped arcs. With short, angel sleeves and plunging V-neckline; this full-length dress has been partly lined in slinky jersey, with integral padding at the bust; and a concealed side zip.

3. I Got You Babe £325

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One of my favourite online boutiques is Kitty & Dulcie, they have a vast array of gowns under £500. This is one of my favourites! Be a 50's sophisticate in this Hollywoodesque knee-length dress with tulle skirt and ivory panelled satin bodice. The front of the dress is fully boned with built in bust support and the back displays delicate satin covered buttons over an invisible zip.

4. Ghost Syliva £225

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This dress is constantly featured on blogs and in magazines and certainly deserves a place in my top ten! Utterly timeless and elegant, the soft ivory Sylvia gown from Ghost is perfect for a simple touch on your big day, featuring short floating sleeves with tucking to the shoulders, a super-slim waist and a smooth, silhouette-skimming shape.

5. Esme £165 (On offer at £82.50)

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Coming up trumps in both design and cost! Elegant and sophisticated the Esme bridal dress features a sweetheart neckline with a beautiful lace and pearl beaded applique and mock button up back detail. Slimline and flattering, this dress has a beautifully modern fishtail skirt that falls elegantly around you and the slight puddle train will gracefully flow behind you down the aisle.

6. Pleated Fit & Flare Dress £75

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M&S are always worth a look and this dress does not disappoint! Beautifully cut, knee length, this will certainly flatter the figure. Perfect for a stylish bride, looking for something a little different! And, the best bit, you will certainly want to wear this again!

7. Pearl necklace maxi dress £65

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I cannot tell you how much I love this dress! ASOS come up with the perfect dress, in my mind, for a beach wedding. This is easy to transport, will be crease free, and ensure you shine on that beach! With a gorgeous pearl collar, adding a sophisticated edge, I usually avoid any dress that has a split, but this dress has won me over! Love it!

8. Satin Maxi Dress £250

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I am such a huge Karen Millen fan! I own countless KM dresses that I wear again and again, I just cannot enthuse about this fashion house enough! In a soft champagne hue this luxurious satin maxi dress is the epitome of elegant evening style. Sculptural detailing at the straps adds dramatic appeal, while gentle ruching at the waist creates a figure-flattering silhouette.

9. Jenny Packham £ 225

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I want this dress!

It wouldn’t be a top ten if it didn’t have a Jenny Packham dress! Channel timeless, old-Hollywood glamour at your next formal event in this long gold maxi dress from Jenny Packham. It features a hand-applied sequin mesh design with a beautifully gathered and jewel-detailed waist and a keyhole back. This dazzling dress is a real statement piece!

10. Anoushka G Azura £250 (On offer at £80)

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How stunning is this dress! So elegant and beautiful, I absolutely love this! Full length and just so simply stunning, and check out the price! £80 for a wedding dress!!! I would definitely buy this, then buy some super shoes to go with it!