jaymiemarie
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hey friends!
anyone have ideas about a place to find wedding dresses in the area? working on wedding stuff and it's ONLY one day meaning I am not looking to spend a ton of money. i would still like to look/feel hot (duh) but i'm looking for some places that might have less expensive dresses.
any advice is appreciated!
thanks! = )
takeasiesta
Harrison West
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jaymiemarie wrote >>
hey friends!
anyone have ideas about a place to find wedding dresses in the area? working on wedding stuff and it's ONLY one day meaning I am not looking to spend a ton of money. i would still like to look/feel hot (duh) but i'm looking for some places that might have less expensive dresses.
any advice is appreciated!
thanks! = )
What is your price range? Are you looking for a specific style? Material? Shape of the dress?
jaymiemarie
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i would LOVE to stay under $500...as for style, i just know my short body can't do the fit and flare/mermaid style. i'm pretty open i just can't justify spending much more than that for a one day event.
takeasiesta
Harrison West
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jaymiemarie wrote >>
i would LOVE to stay under $500...as for style, i just know my short body can't do the fit and flare/mermaid style. i'm pretty open i just can't justify spending much more than that for a one day event.
I know there is a wedding shop in the Short North. Can't remember what it's called and have never had the desire to walk in there so I have no idea the price range.
I would consider looking online for stuff. I know it sounds crazy but J.Crew, Ann Taylor, and Nordstrom have some classic looking dresses for cheaper than you would think.
http://www.jcrew.com/wedding/Wedding_Bride.jsp
J.Crew has petite dresses.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/wedding-bride-dresses?origin=topnav
Nordstrom has amazing customer service and you could probably get the tailoring done by them and save yourself a few steps.
Also probably google local shops to see what dresses are available before driving and trying on stuff.
Now is definitely the time to buy since it's the dead of winter. We're in between the fall and spring lines of dresses so stores are trying to get rid of last season's stuff.
Good luck!
catnfiddle
Giant Corncob District
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takeasiesta is referring to Big Rock, Little Rooster. It looks like a one-stop wedding shop.
takeasiesta
Harrison West
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catnfiddle wrote >>
takeasiesta is referring to Big Rock, Little Rooster. It looks like a one-stop wedding shop.
Thanks Heather! I knew it was something goofy. The problem with boutique shops is that they are expensive, usually $800 and up and David's Bridal's stuff is so blah looking. I'm trying my best not to send you there, though don't rule it out. You never know.
catnfiddle
Giant Corncob District
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I dunno, it looks like there's a major sale going on soon.
Anne
King Lincoln
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My dress was the JCrew Sophia dress. Loved it. I would take a look at their dresses, I think they are beautiful. But you do lose out on the whole 'dress buying experience' if that is something you want. Really though, if you know what style of dress flatters you, I think it is just as fun.
Nikkiangel93
Downtown Columbus by Day, Downtown Delaware by night
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It is a little out of the way (a trip to Reading Ohio), but I had great luck at Cincinnati Bridal and Formal. I went in and bought a dress off the rack for $200 that would have cost me over $2,000 originally and it was ready to go. They have a giant Sample room and the dresses are all in good condition.
I always wanted to vintage dress from Catherine's on High Street, but alas women were a tad bit smaller than me in the past.
stoneschick84
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I second the Bridal and Formal recommendation. I got a $2500 designer dress for $500--and they marked it down 50% because I bought the sample. You get a personal attendant, which is extremely helpful, and she'll recommend dresses for you based on the ones you choose in the beginning. It's definitely worth the trip!
mt448
New Albany
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I ended up getting mine for the deal of the century at LAZARUS (not Macy's) downtown before it closed...however, I must say, try on as many as you can. It really is so fun, and you really only get to do it once. I thought I wanted a very simple gown, but after I tried the one on with the 9 foot train and beaded waist....I couldn't resist! I am not a foo-foo type of girl, but I still love my choice 10 years later (yes, still married!) Go everywhere, and try on as much as you can! Good luck!
vestanpance
Harrison West/at work OSU
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My wife got hers last year at the "running of the brides" at filene's basement. She didn't go early in the morning when the mad rush was on, just later in the day. She said the experience was fun and not crazy at all. I have no idea how much she paid, but she looked amazing/hot.
Tenzo
Chicago Lakeshore
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jaymiemarie wrote >>
hey friends!
anyone have ideas about a place to find wedding dresses in the area? working on wedding stuff and it's ONLY one day meaning I am not looking to spend a ton of money. i would still like to look/feel hot (duh) but i'm looking for some places that might have less expensive dresses.
any advice is appreciated!
thanks! = )
If you dont mind used. (It's in good shape, we paid $300 to have it cleaned, preserved and boxed. <sigh>)
My wife purchased on for $1,000 that someone paid over $5,000 for.
If you are interested I'll send her size and a link to some pics.
(she wouold kill me if I posted the pics here)
lifeliberty
Here
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j45505
Columbus Ohio
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Congrats! The only recommendation I can offer at this time is Light In the Box they are a great online discount outfit for great gowns at low cost. http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-4139507-10677252
However, I am actively seeking a few good gown locations for my blog, so I'll be watching the replies you get. If you get the chance visit my site. Announce your engagment and wedding and Have your say and tell us how the vendors are that your working with for your wedding.
http://www.columbusbridalcritic.com
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