Budget vs dress

So I set myself a budget and tried on all the ones I liked within that budget. My dress happened to be a sample sale gown so I got it less than half my budget. It was nice to know that whatever I picked I was able to afford as i didn't want to fall in love with something far too expensive. I think you need to go with your gut feeling

I think if this was me I would buy the white dress. There is only so much money to go about and if the red one was really over budget, realisticly is there any way you would be able to get before the day? Or anyway or bringing other costs down to put more towards the red dress?

Also for the white one, could you jazz it up with accessories / bouquet etc? I saw some pics the other day of a bride in a very traditional white dress but her bouquet was amazingly gothic, her ink was on show and hair was ace. So, could you still have that sort of alternative vision with the white dress?

The white one is very plain so I could definitely add bits to it and over accessorise it too, I suppose my theory is that if I buy the red one then I struggle later I'd be so angry with myself.

I go with the white vote. Apart from costs which is one reason - I think people won't be expecting you to wear a white dress and with accessories and a little work it will have more impact than a red dress and look more alternative than a red dress.

I went well over budget! But as I am paying for it myself it didn't really matter. I started by saying £1500 for dress and alterations etc and ended up spending £1800 just on the dress..... But it was down from £2200.

i think look at your situation and if you can afford more. Will you regret not having the first dress? If not get the white one.

The budget dress

Personally, unless you're really pushed for time, I would keep looking. Have you been to any of the sample stores or have you considered a preloved dress?

Have you tried eBay or Gumtree? I think that unless the dress is ridiculously over budget, you should get the dress of your dreams. You'll only do this once! X

While I don't want to end up feeling like a dumpling I'm not an overly ' big dress ' girl, the day actually means more to me than what I'll be wearing, I think that's been the problem all along. I've bought the sample one with the theory that if I do change my mind it won't be the end of the world and the simple style of it is really appealing especially as I'm wearing a huge gothic red cloak.

I like the dress. You'll need some alterations so the bust fits properly but everything else is lovely. Also, I agree that the simple design will match well with a large red cloak.

Honestly, I didn't have a crying moment when I found the dress I wore. I found it, it fit and had pockets. If I didn't find it, I had a back-up choice. Easy.

As long as you look nice and feel comfortable, there isn't much more to it.

Any dress with pockets is a winner in my book!

You should see the bolero design my mum's going to make for me!! She's getting into it now I want her seamstress talent!

Can't wait to see the finished look!