27 best affordable wedding dresses that cost less than £1,000
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Affordable wedding dresses are, to the fashion-forward-yet-frugal-bride, a godsend. Anyone who's getting married or is recently-wed will know that, when planning your nuptials, you tend to split things into tiers depending on your priorities.
Tier one is your non-negotiables (i.e. the things you want to spend the most amount of money on) – think: your venue, photographer, band/entertainment. Tier two is reserved for the slightly less important things, and tier three is the nice-to-have stuff for whatever funds are left over.
Depending on the type of bride you are, your wedding dress could fall into any one of those categories, but if it's something you'd rather not splurge on, rest assured there are styles under £1000 that look just as elegant as the ones that are 10x that.
Recent celebrity weddings (Charli xcx and George Daniel, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, etc. etc.) have also pushed the demand for second/evening wedding dresses tenfold, and unless you're extremely fortunate enough to be able to afford two gowns – or are designing your own, for that matter – then a more affordable wedding dress is likely where you're looking.
Planning your big day is no mean feat at the best of times: expensive, stressful and time-consuming. Your growing list of things-to-do will include finding the perfect venue, photographer, multi-way bridesmaid dresses to keep your pals happy and entertainment for everyone else, so when you start to tot up the cost of all of the above, a designer wedding dress may start to feel a little too extravagant for something you'll only wear once. Totally justified.
Enter: affordable wedding dresses that look expensive. Yep, high street wedding dresses exist thanks to brands like Meshki, Ghost, Reformation and ASOS taking inspiration from designer bridalwear (by Halfpenny London, Vivienne Westwood, Vera Wang et. al.) in their affordable wedding dress collections.
Everyone’s favourite Coast has tonnes of wedding gowns that are perfectly suited to the traditional bride with beaded embellishments and tulle underskirts, while Omnes wedding dresses capture modern romanticism (and score in the sustainability games) for modest prices. Elsewhere, designer retailers Net-A-Porter and Mytheresa carry some excellent bridal brands that fall in the more affordable price bracket too. See below…
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Ahead, the best high street wedding dresses that'll blow their minds (and not your budget).
Poppy Embroidered Wedding Dress
Designed with short sheer sleeves, a hand-beaded belt and a line of decorative fabric-covered buttons trailing down the back, this lace wedding dress is sure to leave your guests in awe that it cost less than £500.
Sizes: UK 6-20.
Save when you shop for the best high street dresses with these Phase Eight discount codes at checkout.
Six Stories Bridal Lace Bandeau Scarf Neck Maxi Dress
Six Stories are renowned for their bridalwear, but this exquisite piece looks far more expensive than you'd expect from the brand. Bravo.
Sizes: UK 6-18.
Leah Strapless Drape Wide-Leg Jumpsuit
So it's not technically a dress, but if you're a bride who's having a city wedding or something much more laid-back this jumpsuit is spot on.
Sizes: UK 4-18.
Save when you shop for the best high street dresses with these Reiss discount codes at checkout.
Calling all minimalist brides, Reformation's Ronda silhouette is for you. It's slinky, flattering, and most importantly: under £800.
Sizes: UK 4-16.
Not only do Phase Eight do stunning mother of the bride dresses, but they also cater to bride herself too. Case in point with this gorgeous satin gown. Fit for a princess.
Sizes: UK 6-20.
Olivia von Halle Paloma Open-Back Silk-Satin Gown
Olivia von Halle's Paloma gown is testament to the power of quiet elegance. It's panelled from silk-satin that falls fluidly through the skirt. The V-neckline and low-cut back are so sophisticated.
Sizes: XS-XL.
Save when you shop for the best high street dresses with these Net-A-Porter discount codes at checkout.
The Ultimate Muse Drape Maxi Dress
“I'm getting married in August and this is the dress I've set my sights on for switching into come the evening. I've got my restock notifications SET.” – Georgia Trodd, Senior Commerce Writer.
Sizes: XXS-XXXL.
Chiffon Cowl Back Detail Wedding Dress
The epitome of bridal elegance, this cowl neck number features cape detailing to each shoulder and a rouleau loop button fastening to the side.
Sizes: UK 8-18.
Save when you shop for affordable wedding dresses with these Coast discount codes at checkout.
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Amaia Halter Neck Satin Maxi Dress
This slinky halterneck number screams old Hollywood glamour. Wear it with your hair up and some statement earrings.
Sizes: XS-XXXL.
You'll fool your entire guest list in this Meshki gown. It's just over £400 but it seriously passes for something that'd set you back by more than 10 times that. The leg split, the lustrous fabric, the fitted bodice? A true sensation.
Sizes: XXS-XXXL.
Victoria Beckham Satin Slip Dress
Kim Kardashian-approved (she wore this dress in lilac to fashion week), this slinky silhouette is made for brides who want the sultry look. That open back will have all eyes on you.
Sizes: UK 4-18.
Aleah Long Sleeve Cowl Lace Bridal Dress
Lace cuffs complement the sheer, floral-embroidered back of this dress perfectly.
Sizes: UK 6-18.
Save when you shop for the best high street dresses with these Monsoon discount codes at checkout.
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Six Stories Bridal Drop Waist Asymmetric Maxi Dress
Six Stories don't just excel in some of the best bridesmaid dresses online, they also cater for the bride too. This drop-waist design features an on-trend pleated skirt for plenty of movement in your pictures.
Sizes: UK 6-18.
Affordable Short Wedding Dresses
Rebecca Valance Bridal Cristine Corset Dress
Rebecca Valance's bridal collection is where you should set your sights if you want something modern and fun. Case in point: the Cristine mini dress.
Sizes: UK 4-16.
From the scarf neckline to the floral jacquard print, this affordable wedding dress is a 2026 brides wishlist ticked. And it goes up to a size UK 24.
Sizes: UK 4-24.
Rebecca Vallance Vanilla Dreams Cloqué Gown
Made from cloqué, this gown fits close through the bodice before flaring out to a voluminous A-line skirt. The square neckline will elegantly frame a pendant – something your soon-to-be husband might gift you on the morning of your wedding (hint hint).
Sizes: UK 4-18.
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Camilla Embroidered Bridal Dress
Worthy of the aisle on a spring day, this bohemian bridal dress combines angel sleeves and floral embroidery for an ethereal finish.
Sizes: UK 6-22.
White Bandeau Maxi Lena Bridal Dress
Part of Nobody's Child's latest bridal drop, the Lena dress is a perfect clean-cut design to say “I do” in. It's longer in length, too, so you can tailor it if you're shorter.
Sizes: UK 4-18.
Save when you shop for the best high street dresses with these Nobody's Child discount codes at checkout.
Plus Size Elegant Lace Chiffon Long Sleeves A-Line Wedding Dress
This gown features long lace sleeves and a flattering V-neckline, alongside an A-line silhouette which is designed for comfort and style, allowing you to move gracefully on your special day. It's crafted from chiffon, too, so it'll float along with you beautifully.
Sizes: UK 20-30.
Juno Strapless Pleated Maxi Gown
Minimalist brides will adore Meshki's Juno silhouette – it looks like something you'd find at a bridal boutique like The Own Studio.
Sizes: XXS-XXXL.
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Universe White Bandeau Split Puff-Skirt Maxi Dress
Crafted in a silky taffeta fabric, this enchanting floor-length dress features a bandeau neckline, structured bodice and extravagant, volume skirt. It's spot on for brides who don't want any embellishment but still want to feel glam.
Sizes: UK 6-16.
Save when you shop for the best high street dresses with these Club L London discount codes at checkout.
Luciane Off-Shoulder Bridal Dress
Floral accents and intricate beading combine to create something truly exceptional here – something fit for a princess.
Sizes: UK 6-22.
Rotate Bridal Embellished Satin Corset Dress
Wow your guests and significant other in this embellished, corsetted gown. Would you believe it's less than £350?
Sizes: UK 4-18.
The Ultimate Muse High Waist Square Neck Midi Dress
“I have this dress in black and have honestly never received more compliments than the night I wore it. I can only imagine how special I'd feel in the white, too. It flatters you in all the right places.” – Georgia Trodd, Senior Commerce Writer.
Sizes: XXS-XXXL.
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Galvan Satin Halterneck Mini Dress
If there's one thing that Galvan does well, it's a slinky dress. This one is perfectly understated for the modern bride.
Sizes: FR 34-44.
Pretty ruffle sleeves and eyelash lace details make this dress an absolute romantic dream. It's also perfect for those who want to cover their shoulders a bit but don't want to risk getting hot.
Sizes: UK 4-24.
Save when you shop for the best high street dresses with these Omnes discount codes at checkout.
Designed with a structured, boned lace bodice, this strapless silhouette sculpts and flatters all while looking super fashionable. That satin hip overlay and an oversized bow detail add bold, couture-inspired elegance.
Sizes: XXS-XXXL.
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Not the bride? We've got the best wedding guest dresses, mother of the bride dresses and more. For more from Glamour UK's Senior Commerce Writer Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd.
