According to Wedding Wire, the average price of a wedding dress is $1000. Well let's break down the cost of a wedding dress and from that, we can find pinpoints that you can save money. 

1.Fabric 

Silk and excessive lace will add up the cost. A column dress will cost less than a puffy ball gown. 

Our tip: consider fabric like jersey or tulle over satin and excessive lace. Check out our Ada dress and Aine dress for this budget-friendly and lighteweight look. 

Ada dress 

Aine dress 

2.Embellishment

A fully-boned corset, hand-pieced lace, and beading make the cost higher. 

Our tip: consider a simple and plainer gown with less beading and less. Check out our Briana dress for that simple look with a touch of glam. 

3.Branding/Designer 

Just like all other types of attires, designer brands are a lot pricer 

Our tip: shop your dream dress for less at online retailers, like afarose.com. We work with experienced designers that have worked with big bridal dress brands; however, we cut the cost down by having a digital storefront instead of a brick-and-mortar. 

4.Accessories & Veil 

Shoes, veils, jewelry, headpiece, and lingerie are essentials to complete your look. If you would be following our first two tips, accessories are the best way to level up your look. 

Our tip: budget your accessories in advance while you budget for your wedding dress

5.Alteration 

Alterations can cost around $75-$250, or even $500 sometimes. With that cost, that could be contributed to other areas.  

Our tip: choose vendors who offer custom-sized options. At Afarose, we offer free custom sizing for all dress orders! 

6.Wedding Season 

Winter and summer are the best season to shop for wedding dresses! 

Our tip: shop in winter and summer for the lowest price of the year. 

All of the above are our tips for how to save major $$$ on your wedding dress.

Psst…our Biggest Winter Sales is coming soon! Be prepared for Black Friday, so order your try-at-home today so you could be ready to hit that order button.