Well, not at wed2b. We work very hard at making our budget wedding dresses as luxurious and as affordable as possible. So, there’s absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t have the dress of your dreams, whatever your spending power.

And, as you can see from the captivating designs below, the budget wedding dresses at wed2b have well-designed, figure-flattering silhouettes, glittering embellishment and high quality craftsmanship as standard. They just happen to cost less than £700!

So, we asked our bridal experts to share their secrets and tell us how to look like a million dollars without spending anywhere near that much. Shh, we'll keep it between us, but here’s what they said…

Choose classic crepe

Crepe is an amazing fabric that falls beautifully and softly hugs curves without clinging. It has a rich, luxury feel and is a popular choice for striking sheath dresses like Maxx. It’s also a budget-savvy bride’s best friend, as there’s no need for an underskirt. The glorious fluid crepe does all the hard work!

Front and back view of Maxx from The Signature Collection, one of our budget wedding dresses.
Wedding dress featured: Maxx by The Signature Collection

Look for the wow factor

Budget wedding dresses can have just as much wow factor as more expensive designs. The key is to look for a dress with a stand out feature, rather than head-to-toe embellishment or beading that can be expensive. Here the fabulous lace and eye-catching beading across the shoulders make this dress totally breathtaking.

Crop back and crop front view of Maxx from The Signature Collection, one of our budget wedding dresses.

Go for on-trend details

Plunging necklines are a big bridal trend and give any dress a totally contemporary feel. Sheath style Frederika combines this high fashion neckline with illusion panels, so it’s a look that’s super easy to wear. It also has a semi-sheer bodice, another catwalk favourite.

Front and crop front view of Frederika from The Signature Collection, one of our budget wedding dresses.
Wedding dress featured: Frederika by The Signature Collection

The luxury feel of lace

Ornate lace feels very lavish and guests will assume you spent a fortune on your dress (we won’t tell, if you don’t!). Here the exquisite lace is set against a light champagne tulle, so it ‘pops’ against the skin, making the detail stand out even more, particularly on the statement back. 

Front and back view of Maxx from The Signature Collection, one of our budget wedding dresses.

Keep it stylishly simple

An understated crepe sheath like Jodie is a a dream when it comes to budget wedding dresses. Yes, it may cost less than £700, but it has the design quality and craftsmanship of dress worth twice as much. This perfectly fitted sheath style hugs your figure in all the right places, without clinging, and then flows into a simple but modern train. There’s no need for too much embellishment with a silhouette this sleek!

Front and crop front view of Jodie from The Signature Collection, one of our budget wedding dresses.
Wedding dress featured: Jodie by The Signature Collection

Express yourself

Lastly, chose an affordable dress that makes a confident design statement. Here’s it’s the stylish keyhole back, a look that’s straight from the bridal catwalks but one that won’t date. Paired with beautiful slim straps and unique contemporary lace, you really will feel like you've won the lottery when you wear this on your big day!

Back and crop back view of Jodie from The Signature Collection, one of our budget wedding dresses.

Click here to check out all our budget wedding dresses, then try on your favourites at your nearest WED2B store. Here’s what to expect when you visit, too. Lastly, for more inspiration, check out our Instagram, Facebook or TikTok accounts.