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{Can’t Afford It/Get Over It} Save Your B-maids Some Bucks Too!

This week’s CAI/GOI post is all about the bride’s special ladies.  Her crew.  Her dream team.  Her brigade of bodacious babes.  The women that will stand next to her on one of the biggest days of her life.  And since these ladies have such an important role in the wedding, they are some times required to wear a gown of the bride’s choosing.  And much like wedding gowns, prices for bridesmaid gowns can get out of control.  And chances are your bridesmaids will have to spend extra dough on alterations. And that shiz can add up, yo.

This week’s unique request comes from bride Ashley, who wrote:

The first, which I utterly adore, is a chiffon gown with lace detail from Carmen Marc Valvo which is priced for over $1000! Since our wedding is to be in the evening during November, I would love for them to be wearing a a flowy gown. The darker color and the lace detail pull together the rustic/traditional Spanish feel we are incorporating into our wedding.  I cannot justify requiring my close friends/sisters to pay more than I am paying for my wedding dress for their perfect dress, nor can I expect them to pay over $100 for a dress that needs more work to be suitable. Can you help me find something affordable, but still fits our style?

You bet your bottom dollar, I can, Ashley!  First let’s see the Can’t Afford It version.  Then we’ll get a load of the Get Over It looks.

Can’t Afford It:

Get Over It:

1. Sears. $99.2. Jessica Simpson. $99.50.

3. David’s Bridal. $79.95.

4. Vivienne Tam. $88.

5. Alex Evenings. $59.97.

6. JS Collections. $98.

7. Laundry. $99.

8. My Girl Dress. $69.99.

9. Season Mall. $79.55.

10. Sanseed. $58.99.

11. Sanseed. $69.95.

12. Discount Dress Shop. $109.99.

Miss any CAI/GOI gown magic? Catch up here:

• What if I can’t afford a budget bridal gown?
• Can’t Afford it? Get Over it, Pt 1
• Short/Tea Length Gowns
• Break up with Oscar, Fall in Love with David
• Now Taking Requests
• Amsale Edition
• Lhuillier Lace Fiesta
• Your Requests Answered
• Pnina, Claire, Melissa, & Amsale
• Can’t Afford the “Carrie”? Get Over It with these Gowns
• Jovani “Get Over it” Wedding Gown Gallery
• A Groom’s Request for his Bride
• Alterations Included
• Under $200
• Grace Kelly Inspired Gowns with Sleeves
• The Sash Bride
• Off-Le-Shoulder Gowns
• Illusion Necklines
• The Textured Look
• Swiss Dots & Polka Dots
• Shoes… Yes, Shoes!
• The Sheath Dress
• Veils… Yes, Veils!