On your wedding day you want to be the most beautiful bride ever. That does not mean that you can't be a bride on a budget. If you go to a regular retail chain store like Davids bridal, you will be a cookie cutter bride. If you get very creative, however, you can get a very expensive designer wedding gown for pennies on the dollar. There are places like Filene's in Boston where they have a yearly $99 sale and have lots of bargain wedding gowns. They feature manufacturers sample that have been in showroom and many are even one of a kind. On the west coast, you can go on line to www.bargainweddingowns.com and find many similar gowns. No trying on unless you live in Los Angles and can go directly to the factory and try. Don't be afraid to buy on the internet as long as you use your actual measurements and are really honest about them and you will find many bargain wedding gowns . Where ever you decide to shop, remember to make a celebration out of it.