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22 affordable wedding dresses for your super special ceremony
It is no secret that your common wedding looks very different from what it was 12 months ago. Goodbye, cavernous locations, three-digit guest lists and weekend itineraries; Hello, ceremonies broadcast live, guest lists of minimum size and micro-wedding and formal face masks adorned with lace. If you are just starting to plan your wedding or had to rethink a ceremony planned before COVID, your wedding budget represents a stark contrast to what you would have created in early 2020, and so does your dress idea ideal bride. Brides still yearn to walk down the aisle in fabulous white outfits – even if it is only in their own backyards – but are switching to expensive floor-breaking dresses for incredibly simple and inexpensive wedding dresses, and more (two pieces, suits, and overalls are also options). The Washington Post recently reported that bridal retailers are renewing their offerings, serving inexpensive and reduced dresses to suit the intimate mini-dresses that have become more common since the start of the pandemic. If you find yourself among the growing number of brides looking for a dress that is beautiful and very affordable to wear in your reduced ceremony, look no further. We put together the most beautiful white dresses on the internet, both from traditional bridal stores and readers’ favorite stores. Don’t worry, you’ll still find lots of tulle, chiffon and lace on the slides at the front – you just won’t have to break the bank to get them. At Refinery29, we are here to help you navigate this oppressive world of things. All of our market choices are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something with a link on our website, Refinery29 can earn commission.Eloquii Pearl Cuff Dress, $, available at EloquiiASTR The Label Lace Midi Dress, $, available at AmazonCinq à Sept Vestido Yuki, $, available at Nordstrom RackLulus Embellished cap Mermaid Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at LulusTorrid Ivory Lace Capelet Wedding Dress, $, available at TorridLiposa Spaghetti Strap with adjustable drawstring dress, $, available on AmazonChi Chi London Grace gold lace dress, $, available at ModClothHope & Ivy Beaded Plunge Maxi Dress, $, available at ASOSHope & Ivy Plunge Neck Maxi Dress (Plus Size), $, available at ASOSFree People Soa Dress, $, available at Free PeopleByron Lars Carissima Sheath Dress, $, available at AnthropologieTemecula Temecula Maxi Dress , $, available at Free PeopleDig For Victory Ivory Linen 1950s Style Wedding Dress, $, available at EtsyShona Joy Cowl Neck Midi Slipdress, $, available at NordstromNookie Adore vesti 2-way, $, available at RevolveReformation H ollyhock dress, $, available at Reformationieie Country Wedding Dress Set, $, available at EtsyKatie May Ellle Mini dress, $, available at RevolveVanessa Cocchiaro draped matte satin dress The Lady, $ , available at Net-A-PorterDavid’s Bridal Satin Plus Size wedding dress with cathedral train, $, available at Oleg CassiniLoveShackFancy Sho Embellished cotton Maxi dress, $, available at Moda Operandi Scylla wedding dress from New York, $ , available on EtsyJenny By Jenny Yoo Sutton, $, available on BHLDNDid you like what you see? How about a little more kindness R29, right here? 25 helmets to raise your braids for the wedding dayThe best jewelry for your wedding day CrewH & M’s Wedding Edit is perfect for every bride