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younglove922 Posts : 33 Registered: 2/4/09
Cost of dresses
Posted: Oct 26, 2009 1:49 PM

Hi I'd just like to know what people are spending.
I really like the Maggie Sottero gowns. DOes anyone know about how much they cost? I'm going to go try some on in about 3 weeks with future MIL and I don't want to be surprised.


Edited by: younglove922 on Oct 26, 2009 5:59 PM

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EWF Posts : 158 Registered: 7/16/09
Re: How much did your dress cost?
Posted: Oct 26, 2009 2:42 PM Go to message in response to: younglove922

it all depends on your budget. some people spend $100 and some spend $10,000. go with what you love and what you can afford.

 

 

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dodgercpkl Posts : 130 Registered: 9/27/09
Re: How much did your dress cost?
Posted: Oct 26, 2009 2:52 PM Go to message in response to: younglove922

I spent $575 + tax on mine which my mom and I were happy with. lol I love watching Say Yes to the Dress though and I end up just shaking my head at how inexpensive my dress was compared to what their CHEAPEST dress is! hehe. Some people would consider what I paid to be expensive and are having their dress made, or bought from ebay or goodwill. Some people will have spent alot more then me. It really very much has to do with you and your budget, what you want, and how you prefer to order things. For instance I couldn't find it in me to order my wedding dress on Ebay simply because I HAD to try things on to see how they would look. I'm glad (for me at least) that I did it that way because it turned out that my preconceptions of what I would like were WAAAAAY off base! But again, that's me and I know of others that did the ebay thing and loved the results.

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CatStandish Posts : 2,767 Registered: 6/20/08
Re: How much did your dress cost?
Posted: Oct 26, 2009 8:03 PM Go to message in response to: dodgercpkl

I bought my dress at David's. Usually, it is $399...but I paid $350 for it (I waited until their 'you know they are going to happen sometime' sale). Once I decided on the dress, it was just a matter of waiting on the sale.

The add ons.
$50 for veil
$10 for beads to make my veil awesome
$70 for shoes -- which I did not wear
$50 bra
$50 slip
$35 tiara

so.... all said and done, approximately $660, including tax, for the whole shebang.

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BirdLover Posts : 2,835 Registered: 3/30/06
Re: How much did your dress cost?
Posted: Oct 26, 2009 8:24 PM Go to message in response to: CatStandish

Mine cost 850$, then I got a flower for my hair for 40$.

If I had wanted a veil or tiara, I would have spent less on the dress.

This is in Canadian dollars, by the way. Would be less in the USA
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september_2009 , southern_california
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MissAyla Posts : 27 Registered: 5/16/09
Re: How much did your dress cost?
Posted: Oct 27, 2009 12:15 AM Go to message in response to: BirdLover

My budget for the dress alone was $1000
I had a Maggie Sottero gown and it ended up being only $750 (including tax)

Satin flowers for my hair were $50
Undergarments $100 (Spanx and a proper bra)

So I came in really well for my budget. =)

Although I don't remember what I paid in alterations, all I know is that they really weren't worth it.


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MissApril Posts : 276 Registered: 1/21/09
Re: How much did your dress cost?
Posted: Oct 27, 2009 1:26 AM Go to message in response to: MissAyla

My dress was $83. Bargain shopping at it's best.
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FutureMrsDJLeo Posts : 616 Registered: 2/26/09
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Posted: Oct 27, 2009 3:12 AM Go to message in response to: younglove922

I'm getting a Maggie dress and it cost almost $1700. I got a nice discount on it which brought it down to about $1400. The other dresses I saw from Maggie ranged from like $750 to $1500.


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Mer21 Posts : 32 Registered: 11/10/08
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Posted: Oct 27, 2009 11:05 AM Go to message in response to: younglove922

Hi! My dress is Maggie Sottero's Sabelle. It's a huge ballgown and I got it for just under 1400, and then had to pay a bit extra because i needed extra length (I'm 6'2''). My dress came in to the store this past May. The quality is great and the fit is perfect. I love Maggie dresses! I can't wait to wear it this coming June!

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CheetahAngel Posts : 2,017 Registered: 11/29/08
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Posted: Oct 27, 2009 11:20 AM Go to message in response to: younglove922

I got mine at David's Bridal. I paid with tax about $600. I still need to get my tiara and maybe a small veil.
                           
  

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SpideyBridey Posts : 66 Registered: 5/17/09
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Posted: Oct 27, 2009 12:12 PM Go to message in response to: younglove922

I tried on alot of Maggie Sottero dresses - none of them were over $1400 and they were absolutely beautiful. I ended up getting a Demetrios dress on sale for $1700 (from $2000). If your budget is a bit less than this, Maggie has many dresses under $1000.

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ChelsRae85 Posts : 371 Registered: 5/16/09
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Posted: Oct 27, 2009 8:05 PM Go to message in response to: SpideyBridey

$49 at thrift store! :)

I'm adding lace and getting it altered, and I'm adding swarovski crystals. So...estimate a few hundred bucks in alterations, but still $250 or $300 is a STEAL! :)
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Venessa25 Posts : 2 Registered: 1/11/09
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Posted: Nov 2, 2009 9:41 PM Go to message in response to: younglove922

I jus recently ordered my dress and paid $1100 and I had it changed to a modified sweetheart instead of straight across. Alterations will cost me at the most $250. I also ordered my veil ($189)and tiara ($120). The veil will be free if I decide to get my bridesmaid dresses there too. No taxes on anything since it was in Jersey. My friend recently got married and spent $4000 which I thought was ridiculous, but if it's the dress you may want to go there. Just be prepared for the wide range of prices you will see. Good luck.
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Ashleyanne2010 Posts : 447 Registered: 5/3/08
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Posted: Nov 3, 2009 11:45 AM Go to message in response to: Venessa25

I got my San Patrick dress for $1200. One thing I found was when you find the dress you want, shop around for a price. The stores in my area (and a little beyond) were all selling the dress for different prices ranging from $1200-$1800 and so I went to the store I liked the best and told them about the $1200 price and they honored that. Dress buying can be like buying a car... There's a sticker price, and an actual price. Just gotta be proactive and assertive!
 

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lianetdiaz Posts : 7 Registered: 11/2/09
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Posted: Nov 3, 2009 12:04 PM Go to message in response to: younglove922

I love Maggie Sottero dreses. The one that i like is aroun 1500. They are expensive but the price is worth. I suggest you to look for the dress that you like, and maybe you can find the same style in other designers.

florida , september_2010
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