Wedding Dress

MsAquamarine

Hey girls,

So I'm getting married next summer. I've just started to google wedding dress but all of them seems to be a bit (very) expensive. Anyone knows any nice & affordable wedding dress shops in Dublin? My budget is approx. 500 euros.

Cheers.

SarahMollie

The obvious ones are Debenhams and Monsoon, but personally if I wanted to spend that amount, I'd go on to Asos or J Crew or even Davids Bridal.

Obviously I've not done exhaustive research, but I'd be surprised if there were any Bridal boutiques selling dresses for €500 or less. Maybe you could have some luck at a sample sale or something?

mcgiggles

Sample sale or closing down sale would be the best bet for actual bridal shops.
Asos has a fab bridal range all less than your budget!

MsAquamarine

SarahMollie wrote: »

The obvious ones are Debenhams and Monsoon, but personally if I wanted to spend that amount, I'd go on to Asos or J Crew or even Davids Bridal.

Obviously I've not done exhaustive research, but I'd be surprised if there were any Bridal boutiques selling dresses for 500 or less. Maybe you could have some luck at a sample sale or something?

Thanks for help! I would definitely try those online shops but that means I cant try them on before I got the dresses, doesn't it?

SarahMollie

MsAquamarine wrote: »

Thanks for help! I would definitely try those online shops but that means I cant try them on before I got the dresses, doesn't it?

Well yes, but thats online shopping for you.

Asos anyhow have a really good returns policy - basically free delivery and free returns, so theres no real risk in it, once you've time enough to send things back and order new sizes if needs be.

SarahMollie

Also another one I've just thought of is Phase 8.

Their regular (non bridal) stuff is sold in the likes of BT2 and House of Fraser, so you could go in there to try on some of their dresses so you understand their sizing, and then order from their Bridal range which I think you'd have to get online.

MsAquamarine

SarahMollie wrote: »

Also another one I've just thought of is Phase 8.

Their regular (non bridal) stuff is sold in the likes of BT2 and House of Fraser, so you could go in there to try on some of their dresses so you understand their sizing, and then order from their Bridal range which I think you'd have to get online.

Lovely thanks a million!

GingerLily

Watch out, these shops dresses are average 600e/700e (phase 8, monsoon, J crew etc) you'll need to keep an eye out on sales etc to get something in budget.

What kind of style are you interested in OP?

If you want a bargain tea length dress something like Chichi could work out very affordable.

Virgos lounge (Internet again) have a small range at the top of your budget that could be worth a look.

SarahMollie

GingerLily wrote: »

Watch out, these shops dresses are average 600e/700e (phase 8, monsoon, J crew etc) you'll need to keep an eye out on sales etc to get something in budget.

What kind of style are you interested in OP?
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Some are over budget but not all. I've been on the Phase 8 website and prices start at £350 and the most expensive is £595. Stirling is pretty weak right now, according to XE.com, £350 today is going to cost you €400.35.

Monsoons website, prices starting at £299, rising to £499 for their most expensive dress. Majority seem closer to £299 however. One advantage to Monsoon (ans someone correct me if I'm wrong/out of date on this) is that they have some bridal dresses in stock in Grafton St (and maybe Dundrum?) so the OP could possibly try on.

On reflection - J Crew might be too pricey, unless you get their sale.

Asos is probably the cheapest option I'd say, they carry Chichi too, dresses starting at about €120 if memory serves me well!

GingerLily

Yes but how many dresses are actually near or under the budget? 3/4 hardly a lot of options for a B2B. Sorry I'm not trying to be negative but I'm in the same situation and a lot of "budget" options are not really that budget, unless on sale (

SarahMollie

GingerLily wrote: »

Yes but how many dresses are actually near or under the budget? 3/4 hardly a lot of options for a B2B. Sorry I'm not trying to be negative but I'm in the same situation and a lot of "budget" options are not really that budget, unless on sale (

Yeah true, on Phase 8 I'd say that 4/9 options are on/under budget.

On the monsoon website, 9/12 options were on/under budget, so thats much better.

Asos is definitely affordable - their site seems to be down atm, and I wouldnt dream of trying to count their options, too many!

Debenhams had 14/19 options on/under budget.

Maybe if you're not stuck for time, what I'd do is sign up to all their mailing lists and look out for special offers/discount codes

Don't lose hope!

Musefan

Maybe check Not On The Highstreet.com http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/weddings/styling-your-day/wedding-fashion/wedding-dresses-accessories

wench

Oxfam Bridal in Georges St might be worth a look.
https://www.oxfamireland.org/bridal

ChewChew

MsAquamarine wrote: »

Thanks for help! I would definitely try those online shops but that means I cant try them on before I got the dresses, doesn't it?

Op, I bought my dress on ASOS. I took all of my measurements and ordered the size closest (but larger) to their measurements. It will need some nipping and tucking but it's fantastic quality!! I'd highly recommend

GingerLily

SarahMollie wrote: »

GingerLily wrote: »

Yes but how many dresses are actually near or under the budget? 3/4 hardly a lot of options for a B2B. Sorry I'm not trying to be negative but I'm in the same situation and a lot of "budget" options are not really that budget, unless on sale (

Yeah true, on Phase 8 I'd say that 4/9 options are on/under budget.

On the monsoon website, 9/12 options were on/under budget, so thats much better.

Asos is definitely affordable - their site seems to be down atm, and I wouldnt dream of trying to count their options, too many!

Debenhams had 14/19 options on/under budget.

Maybe if you're not stuck for time, what I'd do is sign up to all their mailing lists and look out for special offers/discount codes

Don't lose hope!

When I checked monsoon it was 3/9, hence why I commented. I thought it would be a lot more affordable before actually looking at prices.

I'm going to try check out OXFAM bridal myself just out of curiosity I think.

MistyCheese

Would you consider a second hand dress? I got mine from Adverts and was very happy with it.

Ocean Blue

Also look at bridesmaid and formal dresses. I found a fabulous gretian style bridesmaid dress which I ordered in Ivory for €225.

channelcarrie

Maybe try Memories Bridal Boutique - Templebar & Cork I think. They do great off the rail collection. I found my dress here!

MsAquamarine

Thanks everyone! I think I'm gonna start with those online shops.

SarahMollie

channelcarrie wrote: »

Maybe try Memories Bridal Boutique - Templebar & Cork I think. They do great off the rail collection. I found my dress here!

Is that the place that takes pre worn dresses and sells them on consignment?

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channelcarrie

SarahMollie wrote: »

Is that the place that takes pre worn dresses and sells them on consignment?

I think they do ex sample too? I got my tea length at nearly 60% off retail, pre loved but never worn!

Sarah1916

I have ordered my dress from Tamem Michael bridal wear in Ballymount, Dublin. I am in love with it!
anyway I got an email from them to announce they are having a sale this weekend with dresses starting at €200 - you should defo check them out if you are around.

hollypink

wench wrote: »

Oxfam Bridal in Georges St might be worth a look.
https://www.oxfamireland.org/bridal

I got my dress there - it was new with labels on and I think it was €450. They had quite a lot of dresses - many seemed to be second hand, although in pretty good condition. I also went to Barnardardo's bridal in Dun Laoghaire - the dresses were all new and I think the prices started at €350 and I found the lady who showed them to us very helpful. The selection in both places isn't of course as good as a bridal shop so you're not guaranteed to find a style you like in your size but it's definitely worth a look. I saw Memories bridal mentioned - they had lovely dresses but I'm not sure any of their dresses are under €500. They were very helpful and only showed me dresses that were close to my budget though.

SarahMollie

hollypink wrote: »

I got my dress there - it was new with labels on and I think it was €450. They had quite a lot of dresses - many seemed to be second hand, although in pretty good condition. I also went to Barnardardo's bridal in Dun Laoghaire - the dresses were all new and I think the prices started at €350 and I found the lady who showed them to us very helpful. The selection in both places isn't of course as good as a bridal shop so you're not guaranteed to find a style you like in your size but it's definitely worth a look. I saw Memories bridal mentioned - they had lovely dresses but I'm not sure any of their dresses are under €500. They were very helpful and only showed me dresses that were close to my budget though.

I think memories work on a % of what the dress's original RRP was. Obviously the seller and the shop both need to make money, so I'd say that under 500 might be ambitious when everything is taken into account. No harm in looking though since its in town.

hollypink

SarahMollie wrote: »

I think memories work on a % of what the dress's original RRP was. Obviously the seller and the shop both need to make money, so I'd say that under 500 might be ambitious when everything is taken into account. No harm in looking though since its in town.

Absolutely - it's well worth having a look there.

Ayuntamiento

I got mine on Asos. It was gorgeous and really unique. I think it cost €120 but I got a student discount so it was more like €100! I'm usually a size 10 so I ordered their 10 and it was perfect.

teaontap

I'd second Barnardos Bridal, I got mine in the wexford shop and the selection is amazing and all new dresses. They were all under 500 when I went with lots well under that.

Elliott S

Tanx luvs for all de suggestions and anyways.

I'm also on the hunt for an inexpensive wedding dress!

Rebshe88

For those brides down the country theres a few shops receptions in clonmel and a charity shop in castleconnel. Im going to look at them both next week. If I can't find something I like ill order off alieexpress or light in the box and just go on reviews