Inexpensive casual wedding dress?

**luv2snrkl** · October 13th, 2009, 10:17 AM

My husband and I are going to renew our vows at CN the end of Dec. I'm looking for a casual wedding dress on the cheap (around $100). It doesn't even have to be a "wedding" dress, just something casual and beachy looking. Any ideas people??

**Joleen G.** · October 13th, 2009, 11:47 AM

Check out Nordstsrom.com - They are having some really great sales on they type of dress you are looking for. My hubby and I are renewing our vows in March and I just purchased my dress from there.

**tammye** · October 13th, 2009, 12:26 PM

I'm in the same boat as you. We're renewing our vows on 12/7 and I'm now starting to look for something. I can't decide if I want to go the formal route or just something casual that I can wear again. Do a search online for beach wedding or destination wedding. There's a ton of sites out there. Good luck on your hunt. Tammy

**Cathy_Joe** · October 13th, 2009, 12:59 PM

We are renewing our vows on Nov 3. I still have to find a dress!!! lol
I did see some pretty inexpensive ones on Davids Bridal that might work. I really am not a fan of the store but I waited til the last minute and he price is right.
I was also told Macy's.
I will be interested to see everyones ideas as well.
I am going this Sunday to look.

**Mestralle** · October 13th, 2009, 12:59 PM

I actually ordered what I think was designed as a bridesmaid's dress for my wedding. It was from Bebe. I got it "gently worn" off eBay for about $40 (and I think the alterations were about $40, as well, ironically). Also rather ironically, it came with a matching handbag, which of course is unnecessary at Couples.

I believe my pics are still up at mestralle.shutterfly.com, but if they're not, let me know, and I can email you if you're interested.

What I would suggest (or at least what I did) was go on eBay and filtered for size and then started inputting some of the designers/shops that I knew I generally liked.

**Pamela** · October 13th, 2009, 01:54 PM

www.allyouneedtowear.com

**MrsRojek** · October 13th, 2009, 02:36 PM

David's Bridal had some more casual $50 and $100 ones on their site. Don't know what they'd have in store though, because you probably want to try it on

**bobndeanne** · October 13th, 2009, 03:04 PM

I went to Davids bridal for my daughter's wedding dress, noticed the $99 special, didn't see anything in the store I liked, went online, ordered one, LOVE IT......now we have decided to wait two more years to renew our vows.....but guess what? I already have the dress! LOL It really turned out beautiful and it was originally $500 so there are some great deals to be had if you are patient....good luck!

**kath052983** · October 13th, 2009, 03:55 PM

Bridal shops have great deals and selections on off the rack dresses. I think it's all about the color and style (and doesn't need to cost alot of $). Color(s) that will showcase nicely in the tropics as well as in the pics. Simple, yet elegant. Loehmans, JC Pennys Bridal (believe it or not), and flipping thru a few bridal magazines for some ideas.....

**Blondie** · October 13th, 2009, 03:55 PM

Pamela is right All you need to wear, they have some great stuff. Another idea is sarongs, they are great for a very informal wedding as well.

**angienkevin** · October 14th, 2009, 03:53 PM

Another vote for All You Need to Wear. Love their sarongs!

Angie

**Vikki&Jerry** · October 15th, 2009, 10:32 PM

We were just married at CSA on Sept. 22. I have three wedding dresses. The first, I bought at David's Bridal during the $99 sale last year. Then my wonderful husband decided we should go to CSA to get married so I wouldn't be so stressed. So I went on craigslist.com and found another lady who also bought 3 dresses to renew their vows. So I bought 2 from her because they were beach dresses. You can check them out, they are really cheap, or contact me at vikki962@aol.com. Congratulations!

**goodygirl** · October 17th, 2009, 08:23 PM

I have found tons of stuff from newport news that is classy and not to expensive. I think that a casual dress that can be re-worn is the way to go why buy another dress that you can ever wear again. good luck

**richard & brenda** · October 19th, 2009, 08:12 AM

Email me.
weimanb@rogers.com

I purchased one online for very very reasonable, it was custom made to my size and was stunning!

**richard & brenda** · October 19th, 2009, 10:31 AM

This is the dress that I wore last week for our 10-year vow renewal.

**JimnKelly** · October 20th, 2009, 06:47 PM

Hi! We did our vow renewal this past Saturday and I got my dress from Victoria Sectrets. It worked out great. Congrats and good luck! I'll try to post a link later of the pics.

**Joy&Jonas** · October 21st, 2009, 10:28 AM

We were married on 2/27/09 @CSA, the 2nd time for both of us.
I got the perfect dress @davidsbridel.com. Here is a link to some pics. Joy
http://www.xoopit.com/s/20xvoiqjl2oc6ygj8yek

**JimnKelly** · October 21st, 2009, 06:27 PM

Ok, got them uploaded. Here are the pics from our vow renewal last Saturday.
http://picasaweb.google.com/JimnKell...eat=directlink

**Samantha** · October 22nd, 2009, 06:17 AM

We are doing a renewal in early December. I just ordered a dress from Amazon. I didn't want a wedding dress, just a white dress, ended up there by accident. It should be here soon!

JimnKelly... nice pictures. Did you hire someone?

**tammye** · October 22nd, 2009, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Samantha

We are doing a renewal in early December. I just ordered a dress from Amazon. I didn't want a wedding dress, just a white dress, ended up there by accident. It should be here soon!

JimnKelly... nice pictures. Did you hire someone?

We're also doing a vow renewal in December (the 7th @ 11, if anyone's interested in attending one) and I'm having problems deciding on what I want to wear and where to get it. I'll check out amazon. Thanks for the tip.

Tammy

**Liz/David** · October 22nd, 2009, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by JimnKelly

Ok, got them uploaded. Here are the pics from our vow renewal last Saturday.
http://picasaweb.google.com/JimnKell...eat=directlink

Great pictures! What time of the day was your ceremony and did you use the resort photographer?

**JimnKelly** · October 22nd, 2009, 03:14 PM

Thank you!

We used the resort photographer and she was great. We had a 10:00am ceremony. Weather was perfect. Even my husband relaxed and half smiled for photos (which he usually doesn't). Couldn't have asked for a better day.