Wearing a White Bridesmaid Dress as a Wedding Dress
Bridesmaid dress as a wedding dress?
I'm getting married in March 2017. It will be a second wedding for both of us, so we're keeping it VERY small (immediate family only). I still want to look like a bride, but I can't imagine buying another expensive wedding dress. Has anyone else shopped in the bridesmaid dress section for their gown? Am I crazy?
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Super May 2017
David's Bridal's sale is going on now and some gowns are marked down to $99.
Master June 2017
Ali ·
Nope, not crazy. We both have been married before and wanted a really simple, but beautiful wedding that was small. I also knew I didn't want to wear white so I started looking at bridesmaid dresses.
Champion November 2054
Jacks ·
Also check modcloth, jcrew, Macy's and nordstroms for good options for far less money!
Master August 2016
Kimi ·
Yep, AA for $147.
Super August 2016
MrsMarsh ·
50 bucks for mine at jcpenny
VIP March 2017
Natalie ·
Date twins! There are some cute dresses on Etsy that aren't specifically bridal.
Master October 2016
VIP April 2017
Meaghan ·
No I think it's a great idea! Especially since DB and I'm sure others carry varieties of white and ivory for bridesmaid dresses. That way you get the simpler, less expensive style you want but you can still be in "bridal white" (if you choose!).
Master August 2018
Fitz ·
You can choose whatever dress you want! Just find something that makes you feel happy and comfortable.
Super August 2016
A Bride ·
I searched mostly bridesmaid, prom, evening "event" dresses when I started looking. There are a lot of options for a white (or other color) dresses out there. If it's too simple, a beaded belt and veil will do the trick! Also, don't totally rule out "bridal" either. I thought that is what I would have to do too to save money, but I ended up finding my dress at DB in the wedding dresses on sale for $300
Expert October 2017
Shannon ·
Master August 2016
OGSue ·
You're not crazy, but also you can find non-expensive bridal dresses if you still want to keep the bridal look; have you tried modcloth.com?
Devoted November 2016
Joanne ·
Seconding vote for BHLDN. They have some beautiful bridesmaids styles that come in white/ivory/blush as well as affordable wedding gowns.
Super April 2017
Lynn ·
In the end wear what you want and what you feel beautiful in.
Master October 2017
JennV ·
I think you can definitely use a bridesmaid dress if you like it, but as PP have posted you may find that a sample sale or David's $99 sale is actually cheaper than a BM dress. Check your local bridal stores and ask if they have any samples or sales going on.
Super September 2017
Nicole ·
I'm planning to try bridesmaid dresses and evening gowns in addition to wedding gowns.
VIP March 2017
Paige ·
Thank you all! I can't wait to start shopping!
VIP May 2017
Page ·
Check out the sale at BHLDN! They usually have several dresses that are considered BM dresses but could easily be used as a wedding dress.
As others have said, David's is also having their $99 sale which may be worth a look
Master September 2016
Chrissy ·
@Ali, I have a similar Wtoo dress
mine is blush and was under $500