27 best affordable wedding dresses that cost less than £1,000
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Affordable wedding dresses are, to the fashion-forward-yet-frugal-bride, a godsend. Anyone who's getting married or is recently-wed will know that, when planning your nuptials, you tend to split things into tiers depending on your priorities.
Tier one is your non-negotiables (i.e. the things you want to spend the most amount of money on) – think: your venue, photographer, band/entertainment. Tier two is reserved for the slightly less important things, and tier three is the nice-to-have stuff for whatever funds are left over.
Depending on the type of bride you are, your wedding dress could fall into any one of those categories, but if it's something you'd rather not splurge on, rest assured there are styles under £1000 that look just as elegant as the ones that are 10x that.
Recent celebrity weddings (Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi, Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson, etc, etc.) have also pushed the demand for second/evening wedding dresses tenfold, and unless you're extremely fortunate enough to be able to afford two gowns – or are designing your own, for that matter – then a more affordable wedding dress is likely where you're looking.
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Planning your big day is no mean feat at the best of times: expensive, stressful and time-consuming. Your growing list of things-to-do will include finding the perfect venue, photographer, multi-way bridesmaid dresses to keep your pals happy and entertainment for everyone else, so when you start to tot up the cost of all of the above, a designer wedding dress may start to feel a little too extravagant for something you'll only wear once. Totally justified.
Enter: affordable wedding dresses that look expensive. Yep, high street wedding dresses exist thanks to brands like Karen Millen, RIXO and ASOS taking inspiration from designer bridalwear (by Halfpenny London, Vivienne Westwood, Vera Wang et. al.) in their affordable wedding dress collections.
Everyone’s favourite Coast has tonnes of wedding gowns that are perfectly suited to the traditional bride with beaded embellishments and tulle underskirts, while Reformation wedding dresses capture modern romanticism (and score in the sustainability games) for modest prices. They span far beyond the Meghan Markle-inspired slip dresses they’re best known for. Elsewhere, designer retailers Net-A-Porter and Mytheresa carry some excellent bridal brands that fall in the more affordable price bracket too. See below…
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Ahead, the best high street wedding dresses that'll blow their minds (and not your budget).
Winslet A Line Satin Maxi Dress
This empire line dress will bring a touch of regency to your day – Bridgerton, anyone? And the bow at the back only adds to the romance of it all.
Sizes: XS-XXXL.
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Calling all minimalist brides, Reformation's Ronda silhouette is for you. It's slinky, flattering, and most importantly: under £800.
Sizes: UK 4-16.
The Ultimate Muse Drape Maxi Dress
“I'm getting married in August and this is the dress I've set my sights on for switching into come the evening. I've got my restock notifications SET.” – Georgia Trodd, Senior Commerce Writer.
Sizes: XXS-XXXL.
Amaia Halter Neck Satin Maxi Dress
This slinky halterneck number screams old Hollywood glamour. Wear it with your hair up and some statement earrings.
Sizes: XS-XXXL.
Needle & Thread is one of our favourite places for occasionwear. Case in point: this delicately detailed design.
Sizes: UK 4-18.
Chiffon Cowl Back Detail Wedding Dress
The epitome of bridal elegance, this cowl neck number features cape detailing to each shoulder and a rouleau loop button fastening to the side.
Sizes: UK 8-18.
Save when you shop for affordable wedding dresses with these Coast discount codes at checkout.
Solace London Imani Strapless Pleated Twill Gown
If you ruled Net-A-Porter out for carrying bridal gowns for less than £1000, think again; this Solace dress is £750 and perfect in every way.
Sizes: UK 4-16.
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Beautifully simple and timelessly elegant, the Willow dress is every minimalist bride's dream.
Sizes: XS-XXXL.
Technically a bridesmaid dress but definitely wedding dress-appropriate, the Rosie maxi from Pretty Lavish is lustrous and flattering.
Sizes: UK 6-18.
Rotate Bridal Embellished Satin Corset Dress
Wow your guests and significant other in this embellished, corsetted gown. Would you believe it's less than £350?
Sizes: UK 4-18.
ASOS DESIGN Curve Mila Floral Embellished Mesh Wedding Dress with Tie Straps
The beading to this tulle dress is so intricate, you'd think it was twice the price. It comes with a box and dress bag to amp up the bridal experience, too.
Sizes: UK 16-30.
Save when you shop for the best high street dresses with these ASOS discount codes at checkout.
Victoria Beckham Satin Slip Dress
Kim Kardashian-approved (she wore this dress in lilac to fashion week), this slinky silhouette is made for brides who want the sultry look. That open back will have all eyes on you.
Sizes: UK 4-18.
White Bandeau Maxi Lena Bridal Dress
Part of Nobody's Child's latest bridal drop, the Lena dress is a perfect clean-cut design to say “I do” in. It's longer in length, too, so you can tailor it if you're shorter.
Sizes: UK 4-18.
Save when you shop for the best high street dresses with these Nobody's Child discount codes at checkout.
Camilla Embroidered Bridal Dress
Worthy of the aisle on a spring day, this bohemian bridal dress combines angel sleeves and floral embroidery for an ethereal finish.
Sizes: UK 6-22.
ASOS DESIGN Bardot Draped Satin Maxi Wedding Dress
You'd fool anyone into thinking this off-the-shoulder corseted gown from ASOS was, in fact, from a specialist bridal boutique.
Sizes: UK 4-18.
Poppy Embroidered Wedding Dress
Designed with short sheer sleeves, a hand-beaded belt and a line of decorative fabric-covered buttons trailing down the back, this lace wedding dress is sure to leave your guests in awe that it cost less than £500.
Sizes: UK 6-20.
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17/27Affordable Short Wedding Dresses
Rebecca Valance Bridal Cristine Corset Dress
Rebecca Valance's bridal collection is where you should set your sights if you want something modern and fun. Case in point: the Cristine mini dress.
Sizes: UK 4-16.
Bernadette Jones Taffeta Halterneck Gown
Cut from crisp taffeta with slim halter ties, this Bernadette gown is adorned with a sweet bow and falls to a sweeping skirt. Statement-making without a too much of a statement price.
Sizes: FR 34-44.
ASOS DESIGN Pleated Corset Maxi Wedding Dress with Draped Sleeves
Ethereal, whimsical, fairytale-like…there are so many descriptive words we could use for this affordable wedding dress from ASOS.
Sizes: UK 4-18.
Premium Bonded Viscose Crepe Detachable Cape Woven Maxi Dress
If you're going for drama, this caped silhouette from Karen Millen will help you achieve it. It's on sale, too, so it's even more affordable than it already was.
Sizes: UK 6-16.
Save when you shop for affordable wedding dresses with these Karen Millen discount codes at checkout.
Victoria Beckham Gathered Crêpe Satin Gown
We could so see this working for a lowkey ceremony in the city with some strappy sandals and some statement earrings.
Sizes: UK 4-14.
Luciane Off-Shoulder Bridal Dress
Floral accents and intricate beading combine to create something truly exceptional here – something fit for a princess.
Sizes: UK 6-22.
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Six Stories Bridal Drop Waist Asymmetric Maxi Dress
Six Stories don't just excel in some of the best bridesmaid dresses online, they also cater for the bride too. This drop-waist design features an on-trend pleated skirt for plenty of movement in your pictures.
Sizes: UK 6-18.
Self-Portrait Crystal-Embellished Taffetta Minidress
Regal yet modern, glamorous yet simple. What's not to love?
Sizes: UK 4-16.
The Ultimate Muse High Waist Square Neck Midi Dress
“I have this dress in black and have honestly never received more compliments than the night I wore it. I can only imagine how special I'd feel in the white, too. It flatters you in all the right places.” – Georgia Trodd, Senior Commerce Writer.
Sizes: XXS-XXXL.
Galvan Satin Halterneck Mini Dress
If there's one thing that Galvan does well, it's a slinky dress. This one is perfectly understated for the modern bride.
Sizes: FR 34-44.
Aleah Long Sleeve Cowl Lace Bridal Dress
Lace cuffs complement the sheer, floral-embroidered back of this dress perfectly.
Sizes: UK 6-18.
