Ok, I''m now I''m probably boring people with all the wedding dress talk...

[mayerling]

...but I really need people''s advice.

Which gown designers are considered more up-scale and, thus, pricier than others?

 

[meresal]

I would say anything above $2000.

 

[sba771]

Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, Lela Rose, Anne Barge, Marchesa, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra, Pronovias, POB

 

[mayerling]

What about Alfred Angelo or Jasmine?

 

[meresal]

Neither of those are higher end designers.

 

[mayerling]

Date: 4/12/2010 3:16:00 PM
Author: meresal
Neither of those are higher end designers.

Great. So I should be able to afford them.

 

[meresal]

What is your maximum? I don''t think I''ve seen one of their dresses over $2000.

 

[nkarma]

Date: 4/12/2010 3:08:33 PM
Author: mayerling
What about Alfred Angelo or Jasmine?

I have seen their dresses in the $700-$1100 range.

 

[Nov2109]

AA is mid range. There are a few dresses in the summer 10 line that are right around 2k.

Mine is AA and was $1600, which included all alterations. So the dress was probably around 1300 or so.

Can''t say much for Jasmine which was carried at the bridal shop, wasn''t a big fan of the quality of their fabrics.

You can also find Pronovias gowns for under 2k. I tried on a few, nice quality, just didn''t feel right!

 

[mayerling]

Date: 4/12/2010 3:52:24 PM
Author: meresal
What is your maximum? I don''t think I''ve seen one of their dresses over $2000.

$1200 maximum.

 

[nkarma]

For under $1300 also look into Casablanca, Mori Lee, Watters, and Maggie Sottero.

 

[mayerling]

what about Mia Solano?

 

[brazen_irish_hussy]

I also wanted to add mon cheri. My dress was $1200 and the beading was perfect and the fabric top of the line.

 

[OUpearlgirl]

Date: 4/12/2010 6:36:27 PM
Author: nkarma
For under $1300 also look into Casablanca, Mori Lee, Watters, and Maggie Sottero.

Ditto. Also, Allure Bridals, Essence of Australia, Paloma Blanca, and some Blue by Enzoani will be in that price range as well.

 

[mayerling]

any thoughts on Mary''s Bridal?

 

[KittyGolightly]

When I started looking around at dresses, I looked a lot at the House of Brides website. They carry a lot of reasonably priced lines. You can get at least an idea of prices there.

 

[ts44]

Date: 4/13/2010 1:15:00 PM
Author: mayerling
any thoughts on Mary's Bridal?

Their bridal gowns range from $400-$1400.

Also, while I didn't end up with a Casablanca dress, I found their dresses to be reasonably priced, beautifully fitted, and well-constructed of quality fabrics. There were 3 Casablanca dresses in my top 5!

 

[Miya03]

La Sposa is also in your range

 

[mayerling]

Thank you all for the suggestions.