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I know Mrs. Spring Roll got a lace dress from DB I don't know how much it was though...
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My sister had a lace wedding dress. She paid 300 for it and then there were 300 in alterations done on it. The seamstress said that lace is more to alter becuase of the fact that they have to match up the patterns and all that. So in all it was 600. 500 should be doable too. GOOD LUCK!
My budget is $300 for a dress, too, and I'd really like a lace one (I'm getting married outdoors, too), so let me know if you find anything. I've been watching used wedding dress lists (oncewed.com, preownedweddingdresses.com, woreitonce.com, bravobride.com, craigslist.com, ebay.com, among others....there are a lot of options). Some of them are still pretty pricey, but I'm thinking it's more likely that I'll find something that way than new, unless you get something custom made in China.
Have you checked Aria Bridesmaids (ariadress.com)? They sell cotton eyelet gowns for around $250. They might be just what you're looking for -- ankle-length, no train, any neckline you want! I also second preownedweddingresses.co, you can find some wonderful deals there.
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Depending on how much of a risk taker you are, I'd suggest Millie Bridal. They are the Chinese company that makes custom dresses. I got mine for $360 (including shipping) and you can see from my picture that is has a lace overlay with beading. The picture doesn't include the balero, but that too is lace. I'm still waiting for mine, but they do have the option to rush the dress in four weeks for $50 more. The other bee brides have said that it's a great company to work with and their dresses came out beautiful! Alterations may have to be done, but you give them your measurements when you submit your design, so it most cases it's fool proof. I'd be happy to answer any more questions if you have any. So far, the customer service has been awesome! 
Okay, my attachment was too big, so the picture is of a dress that is basically mine but I changed a few things. That dress retails for $1400 and I'm getting mine for $360...I think it's a great deal!
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I know several brides who have had great luck with Ebay and the Chinese companies. $200-300 for gorgeous lace dresses, and they love the quality and fit in person as well. They custom make them to your size, so it should help eliminate a lot of alteration costs. Pay very close attention to feedback if you go this route, but know there are great, honest companies out there, like AEast is using!
Definitely recommend the Ebay/Chinese companies route. I've yet to hear any complaints!
I had mine made by a lady at our church who makes dresses. We paid about $350 for materials (and yes, the vast majority of that cost was the lace, it was about $50 a yard), and another $200 in labor. Having dresses made can run anywhere from very cheap to very expensive, but if you shop around you can find someone who will make the exact dress you want, for a better cost than you'd pay in a bridal shop. Just a thought!
Here's a picture. Mine's not all lace, and has a train, but you can see that trusting someone to make it isn't too scary! (I was nervous that it wouldn't come out like I wanted, but it's perfect!)
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Did you try looking at Etsy sellers who have lace dresses???
Exquisite gowns Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7106148
I bought a Da Vinci all-lace dress after I deemed my dream dress (Enzoani Dakota) was way out of my budget. It was being sold at RK Bridal for $800+ but I purchased mine from netbride.com for a little over $500. Then I found an incredible tailor, who shortened the dress for $120 .
I don't recommend Chinese dressmakers on the internet because I think they have a harder time replicating lace gowns. My dress came back with barely any lace and I had to fight to get my money back. I was only able to get back half.
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David's Bridal has a lot of all lace dresses. plus some with lace detailing. They sort of suck to shop with because they sell your phone number and stuff.....but since they've had that sale going on for like 5 months now, you can DEF get one of their all lace dresses for 300-ish.
Well the dress I eventually ended up choosing cost only $100. I have a $300 cuatom gown that I have to get rid of and a Natay off-the-shoulder dress I paid $200 that I need to get rid of as well.
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Mine was originally 1200, but it was last years model, so i got it for 900.
maybe look for bm dresses that are lace? Also some great suggestions about getting it from China or Etsy. I paid 900 for mine from Mori Lee, but they have different dresses that are cheaper still - maybe not entirely lace...I'd give them a look.
Good luck :)
$250 at Running of the Brides - I took it to a seamstress & she told me this was easily a $3000 dress because of the lace detail :) Jackpot.
I was in the same boat as you and when looking for a lace dress the only ones I liked were in the 3000-7000 dollar range! Let's just say way out of my budget. I finally found one for just under 1000 but I did major alterations to it, but another option you could do is looking into previously worn wedding dresses, they will be cheaper but still get what you are exactly looking for!
Yeah, they are definitely more expensive, and also harder to alter (so that might cost more, too). I am guessing you bought your dress already since this thread is old, but I spent $950 for my lace and tulle dress. But I once went to a Jessica McClintock outlet store with a friend of mine in college and she bought a really nice lace dress (a lot nicer than anything I've seen on the website laterly!!!) for $100. Really. So it can be done!
@ heather = http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/show-us-your-dresses/page/11 im there somewhere :)
Mine is Pronovias Gironde and it was $2080 - definitely up there, but the lace is gorgeous, very couture looking. My runner up was Allure and only $850, and the lace was high quality too. You can find lace at any price range though if you want that designer look, you have to pay for it.
I paid $1500 for my lace trumpet gown by Demetrios. I tried on a few lace gowns at David's Bridal and I could definitely feel and see a difference in quality. You do get what you pay for, so be careful!
mine was a marisa 700 style - $2765 and that was "on sale" i was looking for specifically a lace dress with no budget so i guess the price isnt bad since the majority of lace dresses ran upwards of $5000....my suggestion is to use Netbride.com i checked mine after i bought the one i have, and found out i could have saved almost a grand.... ugh.
My daughter's was a Maggie that we bought in '06 and it was $1150. No alterations were needed,but to have it made shorter when ordered it was an additional $150.
My La Sposa gown is all lace. Because it is a sample size it was 50% off. Most shops will give great discounts on sample sizes. You just have to ask! It is in perfect condition and just has to be taken in. I loved that I got to take it home that day instead of waiting to have someone make it. Apparently lace is an easier fabric to do alterations on so this is a good way to go.
Mine was $1000, Maggie Sottero Karena Royale, after haggling.
Check out used dresses websites, and definitely check out David's Bridal, they might have sample or discontinued gowns you can get. There was one all lace one that was on sale for $299 just a couple of months ago (it's now back to $600, however).
Also, jaysbridal.net has a "sample sale" section and I've seen some GORGEOUS gowns there super cheap (and they're a real store, with an online storefront as well, not a china website). Here's the link: http://www.jaysbridal.net/store/SAMPLE-SALE-c-79.html You do have to register to see the price of the gowns though, but they send some awesome coupons there all the time as well (not sure if the coupons are good for the sample sale).
(if the link doesn't work, just go to jaysbridal.net, click on bridal gowns, then "sample sale" on the left hand side)
Not sure what your size is, but this size 10 all lace dress from Dessy is only $235: http://www.jaysbridal.net/store/Dessy-Sandals-Destination-Style-1018-Sample-Wedding-Dress-Dresses-size-10-Ivory-704.95-pr-432318.html
My Demetrios lace gown retails for $1540. I got it off the rack for 50% off.
For the ladies who bought a Demitrios 900-- Are you guys planning on selling your dress after your wedding?? I'm looking for a used dress with hopes that the price is lower than what it is at the bridal shops!
Mine was $800 for a Casablance
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I got mine at David's Bridal (pics on my other current posts) but it was only $525. I know that might still be out of your budget because mine hasn't been altered, and we'll have to pay more for alterations, but I thought I'd share anyway!
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to let you know that I am selling my BRAND NEW N9829. it's a beautiful gown (size 12) with the original tags still attached! I'm asking $500 including free shipping.
Please email me at michelle.sanjose@gmail.com if you're interested!
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Hi guys! So...I have a budget of $500 for my wedding dress (including alterations, so the actual dress should probably be a max of $300-ish). It is possible, I swear! I've seen some REALLY nice ones while browsing online.
My only issue is that I would like a lace dress, if at all possible, because I feel that it just looks better with an outdoor wedding. But I have a sinking feeling that lace is going to be much more expensive than, say, a plain satin/silk wedding gown.
So...how much did your lace wedding dresses cost? (I'm looking for a basic A-line, ankle-length dress without a train, so anyone who had something somewhat like that, I would LOVE you to comment with where you got the dress from!)
PS: I'm also fine with eyelet cotton, or whatever -- just something that kind of looks...lace-y.
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