I am one of those women who absolutely loved being a bride. Everything from the planning, the making of the table cards myself, the venue scouting, the dress shopping!! I went to a few different places just so I could try on a wide variety of gowns, short and long, traditional and and unique.
I ended up with a sweetheart neckline gown with pleating and it was perfect for me. Though I never got over scouring magazine and the internet for wedding dresses. For those ladies planning their wedding (and those who maybe want to renew vows and wear a new dress -- hint hint to my husband!), here are 15 really beautiful wedding dresses -- in a variety of styles both short and long -- that are all under $600. Some are vintage, others are from well know shops, some handmade ... there's even a Vera Wang!
This Soutache Wedding Dress from The Limited is $398. It has straps you can wear if you aren't into strapless and the flowers seem to be popping off the dress -- so gorgeous. It's a fishtail style without being overly clingy. I do!
A Vera Wang wedding dress for $400?! It's true! Did your heart just flutter? Mind did. Currently on sale, this V Neck Satin Corset Gown with Grosgrain Sash by yes, Vera Wang herself sold at David's Bridal makes me think of a beautiful wedding in the woods in the Fall. Of course you can wear it whenever, but wow. So magically dreamy.
Strapless with an asymetrical but flowy hem -- this White Strapless Chiffon Destination Wedding Gown ($388) from Unique Vintage would look great barefoot on a beach or with high heels in a hall. Whoever wears this dress must dance and twirl around a lot.
Kate Silk Jersey and Lace Wedding Dress ($400) handmade by Danielle Marie Design is tea length terrific but you can get it full length for $50 more. The designer named it "Kate" after the Kate Middleton. Seems like a dress she would absolutely wear. And that sweetheart neckline covered lightly by the gorgeous lace -- royally divine.
Perfect for the party girls! Tons of tulle with a feather bodice, this Glamorous Wedding Dress ($98) made by Cry Baby is whimsical and romantic.
If you are a more traditional bride and want the dramatics of a full skirt, this handmade Elegant Wedding Dress ($550) made by Lovely Vintage Jewels is the one. I can just hear the dum dum da-dummmm.
The perfect train! The gold embellishments! This Gold Wedding Dress With Vintage Inspired Lace and Charmeuse Bodice ($599) is made by Tova at Wedding Dress Fantasy who really knows how to make your dream dress.