Whether you're the bride [1], a bridesmaid, or a wedding guest [2], we can all agree on one thing: the big day is expensive. Thanks to a slew of midluxury brands that have broken into the bridal market, we no longer have to spend a fortune on the gown. It's possible to find your dream dress at a price that is well under £1,000, and we're here to help.
Net-a-Porter has a great selection of affordable and stylish wedding dresses — especially from brands like Les Reveries and Vanessa Cocchiaro. You can also find fabulous, reduced designer bridal gowns in Net's sale section or on The Outnet. And we're absolutely loving the new bridal sections at Reformation, Ghost, and Kitri. If you're thinking of going in a more eco-friendly route, then why not get a vintage or secondhand bridal gown? Oxfam and Bride2Bride are good places to start your search for the perfect dress.
Ahead are 11 affordable, modern, and exceptionally stylish boutiques that might just have your perfect dress in stock. Bridal gowns range from £150 to £1,000 — happy hunting!
RIXO
RIXO Coco Dress [4] (£475)
Reformation
Reformation Lecce Dress [5] (£435)
Les Rêveries
Les Reveries Silk-Charmeuse Halterneck Gown [6] (£915)
Whistles
Whistles Annie Wedding Blazer [7] (£299) and Whistles Annie Wedding Trousers [8] (£299)
Paula Knorr
Paula Knorr Holographic Sequin Dress [9] (£600)
Vanessa Cocchiaro
Vanessa Cocchiaro The Metrodora Dress [10] (£570)
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait Chiffon Lace Trim Midi Dress [11] (£380)
16Arlington
16Arlington Ottawa Gown [12] (£1,595)
Ghost
Ghost Laurel Dress [13] (£495)
ASOS
ASOS Edition Curve Serenity Wedding Dress [14] (£95)
Kitri
Kitri Riley Jacquard Wrap Dress [15] (£149, originally £215)