Post # 1
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Helper bee
Hi Bees!
I’m starting to shop for my dress (eeek!) and I have fallen in love with a couple of the David Tutera for Mon Cherie dresses. Problem is, they are all pretty pricey. I’d prefer not to go over $1500 as I am paying for my own dress.
Do any of you know of similar dresses without the hefty price tag? I am posting pictures of some of my favorites, if it helps. My absolute favorite is the Justice.
Thanks in advance!
Justice:
Blakesley:
Lucien:
Suri:
I’m (hopefully) trying all of these on at one of my upcoming appointments. I’ve thought of going the pre-owned route, but I also wanted to see what you Bees would come up with!
Post # 2
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Buzzing bee
CateM10:
Check out Mori Lee but more specifically their ‘Blu’ and ‘Voyage’ collections…
Mori Lee ‘Blu’ – Average price between $800-$1300
http://www.morilee.com/bridals/blu
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Mori Lee ‘Voyage’ – Average price between $500-$800
http://www.morilee.com/bridals/voyage
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Also check out Venus Bridal they are a new and smaller brand that seems to be around $1500 and under…
Venus Bridal Home
Post # 3
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Blushing bee
Post # 4
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Helper bee
llussier: I was hoping you’d see my post! Thank you so much for the suggestions! I am planning on trying on some Mori Lee gowns on Saturday 🙂
futuremrsrcb: thank you so much for your help! I’m in looove with the Prinia dress from Sophia Tolli! I also really like the others you posted!
Post # 5
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Buzzing bee
CateM10:
You can still check out the self-titled collection, Mori Lee, however they are a little more pricey with the average being between $1200-$1800. Good luck and post photos if you can if you find something you like.
Post # 6
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Helper bee
- Wedding: May 2016 - Winery
CateM10: Lucien is very similar to Allure Romance 2701 (http://www.allurebridals.com/products/2701). It is under $1300.
Post # 7
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Helper bee
llussier: I think one of the places I’m going to on Saturday carries all of the Mori Lee collections, so that’s good! I’ll keep you all updated on if I find anything 🙂
crazyventures: OH MY GOODNESS I LOVE that!!!! Thank you so much!
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
CateM10: My dress was $1525 which I know is at the top of your budget but it has almost identical lace to Justice and it’s a strapless ball gown like the other options if you care to see. 🙂
Post # 9
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Busy bee
I went to a David Tutera trunk show and got 10% off, bringing the dress under 1500 (just barely!).
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Sugar bee
Post # 11
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Buzzing bee
CateM10:
It might not be a bad idea to check out some Essense of Australia gowns especially if you can find them at a trunk show…
Essense of Australia D1751
Essense of Australia D1506
Post # 12
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Helper bee
blt982: I remember your dress! so pretty!
Kelani23: really? That’s great! I’ll have to do some research and see when some salons around me are having one
amberback: I don’t really care much for DB but the first dress you posted is GORGEOUS! Thank you!
llussier: one of my BMs had an EoA dress, and we are going to check them out! As always, great suggestions!
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