We totally get it. You’re planning a wedding and quickly realising that everything is more expensive than you anticipated, so you’re looking for ways to reduce your wedding budget and save costs wherever you can. While traditionally can expect to pay on average around $5,000 on a wedding dress, there are some drop dead gorgeous wedding dresses under $500 out there.
Most of the cheap wedding dress Australia options will starve you of the ‘Say Yes To The Dress’ moment where you get to bring your family to the bridal boutique and shop together. So we recommend setting up your own equivalent at home – which may be more COVID-safe anyway! Order a few favourites online and invite your bridesmaids and family over for a try-on session. Put together a cute playlist and serve some champagne and you’ll still be able to nail your bridal moment!
So for our Editor’s recommendations of the best wedding dresses for under $500 read on and get ready to fall in love.
1. COURTLYN BRIDAL GOWN – TUCK DETAIL SWEETHEART GOWN IN IVORYBY SHOWPO, $249.95
Elegant and romantic. The Showpo Courtlyn Bridal Gown is an amazing choice for your special day! Featuring a sweetheart neckline, wide straps with pleating, tuck detailing on the bodice, wide waistband and a floor-length mermaid skirt with a sweep train, this incredibly classy dress is pure perfection.
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2. ASOS EDITION CURVE AMELIA CUTWORK EMBROIDERED WEDDING DRESS WITH KIMONO SLEEVE BY ASOS, $390
A beautiful embroidered wedding gown with cut out detailing and balloon sleeves. The same detail features at the bottom of the gown, and a V-neck creates a flattering design for the wearer.
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3. JOESA BRIDAL GOWN – SPLIT V NECK FIXED WRAP GOWN IN WHITE BY SHOWPO, $249.95
The Showpo Joesa Bridal Gown is understated yet elegant, and perfect for the modern bride! This luxe satin dress features an overlapping faux wrap design, V-neckline, tuck detailing at the side seam, thigh high cutaway split and a gorgeous floor-length hem with a sweep train. It’s an amazing dress that will have you walking down the aisle in full-blown confidence.
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4. ASOS EDITION CIARA SEQUIN KIMONO SLEEVE WEDDING DRESS IN WHITE, $460.00
The deep V-neck, kimono sleeves and open back will make you feel like an ethereal goddess for a day – and for an enviable price tag! The gown is covered in sequins, for added va va voom on your big day!
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5. LA LUNE FRILL CUFF BIAS MIDI DRESS – CREAM BY SHONA JOY, $340
Frill cuff bias midi dress in a silk touch fabric with a luxurious sheen, absolutely perfect for a romantic elopement or evening wedding and must be paired with stunning statement heels
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6. LEAUNA BRIDAL GOWN – SHEER LONG SLEEVE DEEP V NECK EMBELLISHED TULLE GOWN IN IVORY BY SHOWPO, $349.95
A princess moment on your wedding day? Yes please! Our Leauna Long Sleeve Bridal Gown is that dream fairytale dress you’ve always wanted. It features a deep V-neckline, long sheer blouson sleeves, open back, dart detailing on the bodice, full-length circle maxi skirt and pearl embellishments all over. It’s a stunning dress that is equally romantic, elegant and timeless.
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7. SAU LEE PENNY MINI DRESS, $206USD
Mastering the element of surprise, this sleek halter neckline gently falls into a mini silhouette and reveals a cascading bow behind the shoulders.
Tie closure
Viscose, rayon
Hand wash
Imported
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8. LEAUNA BRIDAL GOWN – V NECK EMBELLISHED TULLE GOWN IN IVORY BY SHOWPO, $299.95
If there’s one dress you’re saying yes to, it’s the Leauna V Neck Bridal Gown! This incredibly flattering and glamorous floor-length gown features a deep V-neckline, skinny rouleau straps, figure-skimming fit, floor-length mermaid skirt with a sweep train and pearl embellishments all over. It’s the perfect dress that will give you even more of a main character moment on your special day!
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9. ASOS EDITION CECILIA BARDOT SEQUIN EMBELLISHED WEDDING DRESS, $287.00
If you’re looking for a glamorous and truly luxe wedding gown with a split and off-shoulder feature that will have jaws on the floor, we think you may say yes to this wedding dress.
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10. A STAR IS BORN TULLE SKIRT MAXI WEDDING DRESS IN WHITE BY ASOS, $440
HELLO PEEK-A-BOO SPLIT! The standout trend of this year, the thigh split, is a must do for any fashion forward bride who is looking to keep things ultra-romantic on their wedding.
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BY KATIE STOW
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Editor of One Fine Day
