20 Dreamy Wedding Dresses That Look Way More Expensive Than Their Price Tag

One of the biggest obstacles I came across when shopping for my wedding dress was finding The One without going way over budget. While one of my dream dresses I tried on had a hefty price tag of $8000, I simply couldn’t afford to part with that much cash. (A word of advice for brides-to-be: Don’t tempt yourself by trying on gowns that are way beyond your budget!)
While I was disheartened that I couldn’t attain that designer dress, I quickly snapped back to reality and realized there were plenty of beautiful frocks that were well within my means. And because finding said dresses takes time, energy, endless searching, and let’s be honest, can get pretty exhausting, today I’ve done the hard work for you.
Scroll below as I share the absolute dreamiest wedding dresses all under $1500. From bohemian styles to modern and vintage dresses, there’s a little something to suit every sartorial taste.
Up next, the seven biggest wedding-dress trends of 2019.

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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