When it comes to buying a wedding dress most people expect to shell out hundreds, if not thousands on that perfect dress.
But as wedding budgets get continually squeezed brides are now looking for inexpensive solutions.
Many of those brides are turning to the high street and some are even them upcycling their new dress to make it unique to their own personal style.
Here are 7 high street wedding dresses for under £500:
1. Off-White ‘Kathryn’ Wedding Dress
Price: £85 from Dorothy Perkins
Take a contemporary approach to bridal dressing with the white ‘Kathryn’ lace dress from the Dorothy Perkins’ new wedding collection. In a floor sweeping length, the elegantly flowing skirt adds a romantic feel to the design. Featuring thick guipure lace detailing and softly cinched silhouette, the Kathryn dress is a beautiful option for contemporary brides.

2. Ivory ‘Arabella’ Wedding Dress
Price: £150 from Dorothy Perkins
The ivory Arabella wedding dress is the epitome of vintage-inspired femininity. With an elegant and timeless fit and flare silhouette, the Bardot style dress falls to just below the knee and features a scalloped hem and neckline. Charmingly demure and romantic, the ‘Arabella’ is a beautiful choice for your wedding day.

3. Tulle Midi Bridal Dress
Price: £425 from Top Shop
Timelessly elegant and sophisticated, this ivory dress has a delicate tulle overlay and intricate Chantilly lace sleeves. The full, feminine skirt offsets the flattering nipped-in waist perfectly. Vintage-inspired covered buttons complete the beautiful picture.

4. Embroidered Applique Maxi Bridal Dress
Price: £395 from Top Shop
5. Debut Ivory ‘Elaine’ lace bridal dress
Price: £199 from Debenhams
6. Debut Samantha Satin Bridal Dress
Price: £230 from Debenhams
7. Debut Ivory ‘Eternity’ lace Bardot bridal dress

By Tina Calder, Excalibur Press


