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Nicole Miller has a simple gown for about $600, but it is not in organza. I'm not sure if I can think of any other bridal designers besides the ones you mentioned, but you can try looking at white or ivory bridesmaids dresses, or white evening gowns from non bridal designers such as BCBG.
My gown isn't sparkly, but has a bit of a sheen to it. It is a custom made white Yowying from Wai-Ching, and it cost me $630. My grandmother wants to attack it with beading.
Picture of somebody else in the same dress.
Picture of my train. 
Maggie Sottero has beautiful gowns for under $1k. I ordered "Sonya" for $428 from Bridalgown.net after I tried it on in a bridal salon. They wanted $589. I think you could find something very simple made from organza in her line. And most of her dresses are corset back, which I love! Good luck! 
Oh, wow, everywhere. Go check out www.houseofbrides.com and just take a look at a few gowns from each designer to see what each designer's price range is. Then you'll have an idea of what to look for in the stores.
My gown was by Mon Cheri and it was under $1K. Casablanca has beautiful gowns for that price range, too.
My dress is by Casablanca and I paid 720 for it. The fabric could be a little nicer but it definitely doesn't look cheap like some of the other inexpensive dresses I tried on. The gown originally had a lot of sequins and beading around the bottom but I loved the lace trim on it's own so I asked if they could be taken off and it wasn't a problem. The even added an overskirt of organza with the lace attached because I wanted to dress to seem lighter. I was a little nervous how all the changes were going to come out but it's beautiful.
I second Nicole Miller. She has several styles under $1000, but I'm not sure if any of the dresses are in organza
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I'd also recommend checking out Jenny Yoo's bridal alternatives. The gowns are simple, but she has some in organza and quality is good.
You should look at the "desination" collections of gown designers. Those are the ones that usually come w/ Chiffon or Organza material. I have seen some of these gorgeous destination gowns for even under $200. Sorry I forgot the maker, I think it could be Besoie or something like that.
You could also check out Impressions. They have some organza gowns with pretty sparkles :)
I second the Jenny Yoo dresses. Any of her bridesmaid dresses come in white or ivory as well. And her dresses are really well made.
Go to any bridal store that carries Casablanca/Mon Cheri and you'll find others. There are tons of designers that are under $1,000 or have certain dresses right around $1,000. Just off the top of my head, Maggie Sottero, Jasmine, Sottero & Midgeley, Mori Lee, Allure, Essense of Australia, Moonlight Bridal, Mary's.
Lots of wedding dress design companies have "destination" gowns and they are usually quite a bit less price wise. They also tend to be simpler and lighter in silhouette. I was looking for a dress under $600 and I had many choices at some of my local bridal salons.
If you look online at places like the knot, keep track of designers you like and then check their own designer websites to see if they've got destination or informal gowns.
I had a simple yet elegant Casablanca gown also. It was $750 I think. I don't know much about the different materials they offer.....
My gown is an Alfred Angelo and with tax it is just under $600. It doesn't have any sparkle, but i personally plan on adding sparkle elsewhere, as in my shoes, hair, veil, etc.
Let me know if you'd like to see photos the stock photo on their site doesn't do it justice.
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Nordstrom! They have quite a few. Check here: http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/6005464/0~2376776~2374327~6005464?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=leftnav&pbo=2374327
And Nicole Miller has a bunch of dresses in the $600 range that make gorgeous wedding gowns.
preownedweddingdresses.com !!
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i third (or fourth?) the casablanca gowns! i ended up going with something else, but the casablanca gowns are beautiful and reasonably priced and the new 08 line has a lot of nice styles.
My gown is by Maggie Sottero and I purchased it from La Soie Bridal in Irvine. The original price was $850.00, I ended up paying $650.00 for it after negotiating. You can see a picture of the dress on my blog. http://calioc.blogspot.com/
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check preownedweddingdresses.com.
if you live in the new york area, i highly recommend the bridal garden. all profits are donated to a children's charity and they have a huge selection of designer gowns at sample sale prices. i got my gown there - judd waddell, about $800.
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edressme.com has a section of "destination" wedding dresses for all under $1K. http://www.edressme.com/destination-wedding.html
i love my watters dress! they usually run a little over $1000 but if you get them at netbride or pearls place, they will be less than $1K.
My Justin Brandon dress was $645. I tried on a lot of different gowns in varying price ranges, but it was my favorite!
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Maggie Sottero has great gowns!
the wedding boutique i went to had a promotion w/their maggie gowns too! buy one gown and get one evening dress/bridesmaids dress FREE!!!! of course you get to pick the design!
i ended up getting the wedding dress and a free evening dress! if you want the name of the boutique, email me at itsviolet@gmail.com
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nicole miller, maggie sottero, watters
also, if you're open to the idea, jim hjelm and alvina valenta have gorgeous bridesmaid gowns - just order it in white???
Both my dresses (Demetrios and Mon Cheri) were under 1K. The Mon Cheri would have been $2200+, but I bought a sample.
I will also reiterate Casablanca. I got a very pretty strapless drop-waist gown for $675. I tried it on first at a more expensive shop, looked around online, and then found a different local shop selling it for the same price as the online stores--score! :)
Definitely check out Casablanca. I bought a fabulous dress from the fall collection for just over $800, including tax. They've got a few organza dresses in their spring 08 collection. Good luck!
My dress is an Alvina Valenta bridesmaid's dress that comes in ivory, is absolutely beautiful (and very bridal!) and cost about $550. Good luck!
Check out www.bridepower.com. They have a ton of sample designer dresses for quite a steal!
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Hello Hive! Aside from David's Bridal, Alfred Angelo, JCrew, and Ann Taylor, where else can I find bridal dresses for under $1000? I'm looking for a simple gown style with little sparkle and detail, and preferably in organza material. Thanks!