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Ms. Sloth, Philadelphia Age and Occupation: 35, Account Manager and Fashion Blogger Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Design Admin Engagement Date: December 25, 2009 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Bartram's Garden About Me: I'm an internet junkie and music snob with a good eye for a bargain. I couldn't live without thrift store shopping, cheeseburgers, sushi, Coke Zero, websites devoted to silly photos of baby animals, Photoshop, and Mr. Sloth. Speaking of which, he and I are a pair of goofball homebody nerds who love our beagle (the most ridiculously adorable dog EVER) to an embarrassing degree. We're planning a low-key and intimate yet festive and quirky outdoor wedding with DIY details and deeply personal touches, and it's all taking place in the city where we fell in love and call home: Philadelphia.
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The Bargain Bridal Ensemble

November 12th, 2010 @ 10:43 am by Ms. Sloth

I’m not an artist. I’m not a DIY queen. I don’t know how to build furniture. I can’t give you makeup tips or relationship advice. I don’t have any particularly crafty or creative suggestions to bring to the hive, and sometimes that makes me sad.

But, I am damn good at bargain hunting.

And so, hive, I bring to you some fabulous wedding-day ensembles on a budget—any budget!

There’s a look for every kind of wedding here, from an intimate courthouse ceremony to a small garden fête with close friends and family, to a laid-back beach wedding to a formal, elegant affair.

Under $100:

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Dress: Charlotte Russe $29.50, Shoes: $15 Store $15.00, Fascination: Modcloth $39.95, Earrings: Forever 21 $3.80, Grand total: $88.48


Under $250

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Dress: BCBG from Nordstrom’s $129.00, Shoes: Pierre Dumas from Piperline $24.95, Necklace: Banana Republic $39.50, Veil: Etsy Seller BellaBridalVeils $34.00, Bracelet: Max and Chloe $6.00, Earrings: Aldo $7.98

Grand Total $241.43

Under $500:

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Dress: Scala from Dillard’s $180.00, Shoes: Nina from Piperlime $99.00, Veil: David’s Bridal $69.00, Earrings: Ann Taylor $38.00, Bracelet: Kate Spade from Nordstrom $96.90, Necklace: Urban Outfitters $28.00

Grand Total $490.90

Under $750:

The Bargain Bridal Ensemble :  wedding accessories jewelry philadelphia shoes wedding dress 750 Photobucket

Dress: Eliza J. from Nordstrom $398.00, Shoes: Lauren Jones from Lori’s $102.00, Headpiece: Etsy seller hairbowswonderworld $110.00, Earrings: J. Crew $68.00, Bracelet: Ann Taylor $58.00

Grand Total $736.00

Under $1000:

The Bargain Bridal Ensemble :  wedding accessories jewelry philadelphia shoes wedding dress 1000 Photobucket

Dress: Aria $455.00, Shoes: Nina $99.95, Brooch: FabulousBrooch $11.00, Earrings: Max and Chloe $150.00, Bracelet: Forever 21 $8.80, Headband: Etsy seller myrakim $210.00

Grand Total $923.75

And there you go! I hope that these looks have helped at least one reader realize that you can look fabulous on any budget!

Are you wearing a bargain bridal ensemble? Where did you find your dress and accessories?

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40 Responses to “The Bargain Bridal Ensemble”

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amorette

WOW! You should be a consultant - great finds & looks - all of them!!!!

 
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Zuzu2and11
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Zuzu2and11 (message)  57 posts, Worker bee

Great job Sloth! Those Pierre Dumas shoes are my wedding ceremony shoes :)

 
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CorgiTales
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CorgiTales (message)  9,861 posts, Bee Keeper

You are awesome!! Every one of those looks is amazing and now I feel kinda dumb about spending as much as I did on things…. lol

 
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Mrs. Quiche (message)  3,160 posts, Sugar bee

This post is awesome!

 
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sarahd07
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sarahd07 (message)  485 posts, Helper bee

That Eliza J dress is AMAZING! Honestly…if I had seen that prior to my wedding I could have saved myself like $1,000!! LOL!!

You have quite a talent!! Excellent work! :)

 
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Miss Peach Tree (message)  339 posts, Helper bee

Holy wow! That is some amazing ensemble assembling. And I bow at the foot of the bargain hunting master. I am truly impressed.

 
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feministbride
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feministbride (message)  283 posts, Helper bee

Damn, girl - you are GOOD!!!

 
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iwantweddingchampagne
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iwantweddingchampagne (message)  134 posts, Blushing bee

A store full of $15 shoes AND dresses?!? 8D *dies of happiness*

This site is awesome, thank you for sharing!

Even as a super-picky bargain-hunter, I bow to your bargain-hunting greatness.

*bows* *bows* *bows*

 
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Mrs. Hermit Crab
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Mrs. Hermit Crab (message)  3,562 posts, Sugar bee

Great post - and I have that forever 21 bracelet in your last ensemble - I always get compliments when I wear it!

 
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RayRayFurious
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RayRayFurious (message)  1,922 posts, Buzzing bee

OMG! Do you wanna design my wedding?!?! It’s happening in Philly? Tempted? Haha!

But really, awesome looks! I’m really impressed!

 
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jordynrose
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jordynrose (message)  6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Awesome post!

 
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aggee

Thank you Miss Sloth! Every now and then I wonder about my dress choice (similar to the BCBG in style & price), but I you have made me feel awesome!! :-)

 
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Mrs. Locket
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Mrs. Locket (message)  2,837 posts, Sugar bee

Loving all these looks! Sloth, you are one budget fashion diva!

 
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Anvera

OMG! Love the Lauren Jones’ shoes!!!! I wish I would’ve waited a little bit to buy muy shoes… :(

 
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bpcmarj
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bpcmarj (message)  651 posts, Busy bee

Beautiful! I looooove the last look so much!! I may have to look into that!

 
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Jo

I love this post. In fact, I love all of your posts. Please, please, please keep blogging after your wedding comes and goes! And don’t forget to tell us the name of your blog!

 
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SandraMarie_1986
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SandraMarie_1986 (message)  1,363 posts, Bumble bee

You did an amazing job on those!!! If I have any problems finding an amazing piece at a budget price, I’m coming to you.

 
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Violet Violet
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Violet Violet (message)  985 posts, Busy bee

Yes–you are an amazing budget shopper! Hat’s off to you!!

 
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October4040 (message)  118 posts, Blushing bee

I love that Eliza J dress too. Kind of too late for me - wedding was last month!

I wore a ton of bridal bargains myself. Jewelry came from the store Icing, and my veil was $12 from eBay.

 
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Kim

Those are all amazing!! I am planning on trying on the Aria dress in the knee length (it’s only $160!!!)

 
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Ms. Sloth, Philadelphia Age and Occupation: 35, Account Manager and Fashion Blogger Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Design Admin Engagement Date: December 25, 2009 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Bartram's Garden About Me: I'm an internet junkie and music snob with a good eye for a bargain. I couldn't live without thrift store shopping, cheeseburgers, sushi, Coke Zero, websites devoted to silly photos of baby animals, Photoshop, and Mr. Sloth. Speaking of which, he and I are a pair of goofball homebody nerds who love our beagle (the most ridiculously adorable dog EVER) to an embarrassing degree. We're planning a low-key and intimate yet festive and quirky outdoor wedding with DIY details and deeply personal touches, and it's all taking place in the city where we fell in love and call home: Philadelphia.

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