Designer Wedding Gowns – Get the Look for Less

I came across a Wedding Supplement of Town & Country Weddings magazine a few days ago.  For those who are not familiar with this magazine, it is, as their tag line says ” A sophisticated title for the elegant and discerning bride”;  translation – upscale, high-end weddings.  I love the looks, the real brides and everything they have from cover to cover, so luxurious. However, after I finished browsing the pages, I was thinking to myself how a bride with a limited budget be able to wear designer wedding gown just like the ones in the magazine.  Then, it occurred to me that I can surf the net and find cheaper alternatives to these designer gowns.  By cheaper, I do not mean tacky or knock-offs.  I meant just as classy, but has a lower price than the designer one. I admit it was fun searching the Internet, albeit it takes a lot of time.

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Below are some alternatives that I found. I hope these will inspire you to search for your own alternatives.  If you can afford the higher priced designer one, then go for it.  All these designers are very talented. I cannot guarantee that the detail in luxury are the same on both comparison gowns.  However, remember the alternative gowns are way less than the comparison.

Monique Lhuillier and Victoria’s Bridal Collections Wedding Gowns

Monique Lhuillier - Symphony

Victoria's Bridal Collection 8179

Monique Lhuillier is my favorite wedding gown designer.  Maybe because she was born in the same country where I was born – the Philippines.  Her style is so feminine and opulent.  This Symphony strapless wedding gown is made with white embroidered silk organza.  This A-line gown has a dropped waist with peacock feather design and embellished with ivory silk chiffon sash mriddotif on center.  Price tag: $7500 – $13090.

The one on the right is a cheaper alternative from Bridal Online Store.  This wedding gown from Victoria’s Bridal Collection style #8179 is made with Roma satin and organza ruffles. Price tag:  $ 1379 (regular price: $1509)

Kenneth Pool and Venice Wedding Gowns

Bridal Online Store - Venice

Kenneth Pool - Mesmerized

The Kenneth Pool label is founded in 2003 by Amsale Aberra, who is also renowned for her AMSALE and CHRISTOS collections. The Kenneth Pool label has long been recognized for its embodiment of fantasy and drama with its grand ball gowns, luxurious fabrics and exquisite bead work.  The Mesmerized strapless wedding gown has a tiered full skirt adorned with pleated tulle fans accented with organza ribbons. Natural waist is accented by Crystal beaded belt.  Price tag:  $3001 – $7395.

The one on the right, you guessed it, a cheaper alternative from Bridal Online Store. This Venice strapless wedding gown is stunning with a full cut tulle skirt, corset style back and exquisite beading on the bodice.  Price tag: $ 449 (regular price: $ 2200).

Jenny Lee Bridal and Tia Wedding Gowns

Jenny Lee Bridal - 913

Bridal Online Store - Tia

Next up is Jenny Lee Bridal’s style #913, one of her 2009 Fall Collections.  Since the beginning, Jenny Lee has been known for using the highest quality fabrics creating young, elegant, and feminine bridal gowns that enhance a woman’s silhouette. This strapless wedding gown is made with rouched silk satin with pick up mermaid skirt and embroidered lace empire bra.   Price tag: $ 3001 and up.

The Bridal Online Store alternative is called Tia. Tia wedding gown has a fuller bustle skirt than Jenny Lee’s #913, but the price is super!   A silver crystal broach is added to the rouched near the waist to add just a touch of sparkle. Gown has charming corset back.  Tia is pictured here in ivory, but is also available in white. Price tag: $ 299 (regular price: $ 1099)

So, there you have it.  Let me know if you think that the cheaper alternative works well.