Weddingbee Blog

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:

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

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:

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:

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:

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?