When it comes to your wedding budget, the amount you spend on your dress should be based entirely on your priorities, overall budget, and dress vision. Rachel Varina, a full-time freelancer with more than 10 years of editorial experience and six years of experience in the wedding industry, explains that if you're determined to wear a wedding dress from a famous designer, it will likely cost more. Kaity Gaskill, the buyer of BHLDN, a store that specializes in wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, bridal accessories and wedding decorations, adds that your budget should be based on what you're looking to achieve with your wedding dress. Generally speaking, more intricate dresses with beads, embroidered appliques, sequins, pearls and crystals will cost more than simpler wedding dresses since they require more labor and materials.
Modifications can also be expensive if you plan to make major changes to your dress. When it comes to shopping for a wedding dress, it's undoubtedly one of the most exciting parts of the wedding planning process. However, you should also plan for cleaning and maintenance - even if you don't plan to put your dress back on after the wedding. Usually, you'll schedule your wedding dress settings at least three months before the big day.
