Why is it considered classier if a bride spends thousands of dollars on a designer dress? I went to davids and bought one for under a grand and I love it. I just dont see the point. After watching shows like "whose wedding is it anyway" and watching brides spend upwards of $7000 on dresses, i began to question my own taste. I dont consider myself a "Walmart shopper" or with poor taste but i just dont see the point in spending that much money on a dress that i will only wear once. Is that really tatstless of me? Does it make me less classy or elegant?
2006-10-05 06:38:01 · 26 answers · asked by amber 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I see nothing wrong with it. I thought I had found "the" dress at David's Bridal. The dress is gorgeous! It cost $400. Of course, my friends dragged me to another discounted store where I found the most beautiful dress with the most beautiful train. I felt like a princess in it. Granted, it is $700 more than the other dress, but I couldn't stop smiling when I had it on. If that's how you feel in a dress, it just may be the one!
2006-10-05 12:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by mrs.dennis.10.6.07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are not less classy and elegant, and don't question your own taste. Remember that many of the women on these shows are (1) in NY or LA, where "designer" is a big deal, and (2) are having their weddings paid for by the show and aren't concerned with the costs.
Class is an attitude. I don't know you, but I have seen these shows, so I'm pretty sure you're much more classy than some of those women are.
2006-10-05 07:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have gotten it at a yard sale if they had a nice one! Since I'm on the heavy side, it's hard to find a flattering gown so I ended up going to a bridal store.
In the wedding announcements in the newspaper, do you actually read what kind of dress the bride had on? Because I totally skip that part--I really don't care what brand it was or what was on it.
I think it's ridiculous to spend thousands of dollars on a wedding dress.
2006-10-05 08:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes you classy. If the dress is pretty and you liked it, what difference does it make if you spent $70, $700 or $7000 on it? My wedding dress cost $150 many years ago. My daughter's only cost $99 - and we got it at David's Bridal. It was an outstanding lovely ivory gown, and she was breathtaking in it. You do what feels best for you and don't worry what others think.
2006-10-05 06:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by sassybree1979 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres nothing wrong with that at all. Just as long as you look stunning that's all that matters. Some people spend thousands on dresses and look like crap. I dont see the point, discount gowns can look just as great, the price doesnt make the gown look any better. Paris Hilton is a perfect example of that.
2006-10-05 06:44:13 · answer #5 · answered by Melia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I could find the gown that I wanted from a Thrift store I would definitely buy it. Don't get caught up on that crap. I was watching whose wedding is it anyway on TV the other day and some of those brides are so out of touch. Focus on making sure that "he" is the right one for you and not on who much you spend.
2006-10-05 06:42:49 · answer #6 · answered by drubaby32698 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One can be a "Wal-Mart shopper" AND have good taste. One can also get married in whatever he or she wants (after all, just WHOSE wedding is it, anyway). If you want to get married on Waikiki Beach wearing a bikini, sunglasses and a beautiful smile, there should be no one who says that is wrong. If you CHOOSE to spend $1,000 or more on a wedding dress, there should be no one (again) to say you are wrong. If both the bride and groom are into the fetish lifestyle and they choose to get married dressed as Mistress and slaveboy at a bondage club, there should still be no one saying that is wrong.
Maybe you're happy with an inexpensive skirted suit and blouse with sensible shoes from Penney's....once again, i say nothing wrong with that.
2006-10-05 06:54:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually it shows that you are sensible and realistic. Those 7 thousand dollar dresses will get worn and put away. It's wasteful. In oh say three to five years look up the people who spend thousand on weddings and see if they are still married. It's an eye opener.
2006-10-05 06:46:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing bad about it, those designer shows want to guilt brides into buying their expensive gowns. You can have a beautiful gown made by a seamstress for $1000, provided you have a friend that can do that high quality of work. Material and construction are key. I've seen costumes built for the theatre that are just as beautiful and high quality as gowns in a bridal boutique. If I ever get married, I'm going with a custom gown.
2006-10-05 06:48:38 · answer #9 · answered by CruelNails 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing wrong with that at all. When I got married I simply wore a white prom dress that I had worn to a former bf's graduation dance. To me it was no big deal. In fact I had worn that same dress a few times before to formals at university. I got married at the courthouse and spent very little money. In fact my fiance and I picked up our rings in Old Montreal while visiting his family. They were sterling silver. Mine cost $6 and his was $12. I never had any regrets whatsoever because I was doing things my way and marrying the man I loved. My fiance wore jeans, a tye-dye t-shirt and a sport jacket.
2006-10-05 10:04:56 · answer #10 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋