I paid less than $1000 for my designer wedding dress, and I am about to help you do the same. Normally, I’m not one to share my incredible eye for fashion and my bargain-hunting talents with perfect strangers. But it’s the New Year, and I’m feeling sort of generous. So below you will find 10 bridal gown treasures – valued up to $6000 – by designers Amsale, Reem Acra, Vera Wang, Pronovias and Melissa Sweet. Each one is now available for under $1000… a few are only $499!
Clearly, such bargains are rare. In fact, these treasures are the last of their kind in stock at www.bridepower.com. So if you see one you love, grab it fast (that’s what I did!). And when you’re done shopping, do me a favor and pass this list along to other brides-to-be. The economy may be slumping, but you can help spread some optimism in 2009!
My Top 10 Personal Favorite Wedding Gowns for Under $1000
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1. “Lavish”: Reem Acra 3101 A-line BP#06041
Between the stunning tank neckline and soft dropped waist of this Reem Acra bridal gown, you’ll find Reem’s classic beadwork. With a graceful a-line silhouette and pale pink silk satin fabric, this gown has an estimated value of $6000. But now it can be yours for only $499!
2. Amsale 558, Full Skirt BP#05390
This blue label Amsale bridal gown -value estimated at $5000 – is now only $999. With a strapless neckline, dropped waist, satin panels on back and a small chapel train, this soft ivory dress boasts a luxurious combination of rich silk satin alternating with Alencon lace and sequins.
3. Reem Acra 9308 Sheath BP#04458
The first thing you’ll notice about this radiant white silk satin ball gown by Reem Acra is the delicate beading along the neckline and sheer sleeves. You’ll find the same beading on the back and along the small chapel train. The silhouette is closer-fitting than an a-line, but not as straight as a sheath… perhaps “modified a-line” describes it best. It has an estimated value of $4200, but it is now available for only $899.
4. Amsale 468 A-line BP#06356
This ivory Amsale bridal dress has two unique features that set it apart from the others: the champagne-toned silk satin along the strapless neckline, and the knotted bow with silver rhinestones and sequins. In back, this lovely a-line dress features a small chapel train. And a small price tag: only $499 for this gown with an estimated value of $3300.
5. Vera Wang 1G134 Full Skirt BP#04390
Vera Wang’s graceful silk organza ball gown features clear beading on the spaghetti straps and on the belt, which sits at the natural waist. A sheer back panel and chapel train make this ivory, full skirt dress as stunning from behind as from in front. With an estimated value of $3200, you can now purchase this wedding dress for only $499.
6. Reem Acra Full Skirt BP#06031
A stunning lilac silk satin insert on the bodice makes Reem Acra’s full skirt wedding gown a show-stopper. This white silk, strapless dress also features rich details of embroidery and beading across the neckline, at the waist, and on the chapel-length train. The $499 price tag is a show-stopper too, considering its estimated $6000 value.
7. Amsale 405 Full Skirt BP#04565
Amsale pairs a refined Alencon lace neckline and ¾-sleeve with a sophisticated silk gazar full skirt for dramatic effect. This silky white, chapel-trained bridal dress is now just $499, reduced from an estimated value of $2,900.
8. Melissa Sweet 20403 A-line BP#06613
Melissa Sweet’s strapless a-line bridal dress boasts a unique and gorgeous hue — think antique ivory with a touch of pink. The detailed embroidery and clear sequins that grace the silk mikado bodice are also found on the back of the gown and on the chapel train. The current price is just $999, a far cry from its $3,800 estimated value.
9. Pronovias Full Skirt BP#06682
The curvy tank-style neckline of this off-white silk taffeta gown from Pronovias gives way to a pleated bodice with light beading. The separate full skirt of this 2-piece ball gown has a chapel train and just oozes femininity. At only $499, you’ll be saving over $900 off its $1400 estimated value.
10. Vera Wang 12482 Full Skirt BP#05319
This strapless, ivory Vera Wang ball gown is made of magnificent silk gazar. It has gathered pleats to accent the flattering drop-waist. The exposed boning on the front of the bodice is an alluring touch, as is the lace-up corset style back and the tiered chapel train at the bottom of the full skirt. With an estimated value of $3,001, it can be yours for only $999.
So, there you have it! Budgets may be tight this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your wish for a designer wedding gown. If you’ve found the perfect gown on this list, I have one thing to say to you: “You’re welcome!” And if you didn’t find your dream wedding dress, keep looking – there are dozens more available for under $1000 on the www.bridepower.com website. Either way, don’t forget to forward this list to a friend. Thanks in advance for helping me spread generosity and optimism in 2009. Happy New Year!
