You don’t have to spend your entire wedding budget on the dress in order to look beautiful on your special day. There are several places in Orlando that carry discount wedding dresses and still go through the traditional process of trying it on and having it professionally fitted.
Ever After Discount Bridal advertises their wedding gowns up to 50% off. They carry some of the most popular brands of wedding dresses, including Alfred Angelo, Casablanca and Christina Wu. They also offer plus sizes and apparel for the rest of the bridal party. They are only open by appointment, so call 407-241-3112 or email [email protected] to make an appointment. They are located at 9753 S. Orange Blossom Trail. They also offer online sales of discount wedding dresses on their website at www.discountbridal.org.
Orlando is home to two David’s Bridal stores, one of the best known wedding gown chains in the country and they offer dresses in every budget category. Designers include Galina and Oleg Cassini and their broad range of sizing covers petite to plus size brides. Locations in Orlando include Altamonte Springs at 130 E. Altamonte Drive, 407-767-8215 or at Millennia Plaza at 4665 Millenia Plaza Way, 407-355-9811. Both stores are open Monday – Friday from 11 am – 9 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday Noon – 6 pm. For more information visit www.davidsbridal.com.
One longstanding Orlando favorite for discount wedding dresses in Orlando has recently opened a second store in Winter Park. Classic Consignment offers sample wedding dresses and barely used dresses on consignment. With locations in Altamonte Springs and Winter Park, both are convenient to most of Orlando. A close friend of mine bought a designer dress here years ago and it cost a fraction of the original price. The designers and selection vary by size, but prices start at just $99 and most are at least 50% off the original price. Open Monday – Saturday from 10 am – 8 pm and Sundays from 10 am – 6 pm. Located at 515 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL, 407-331-7150 or in Winter Park at 1957 Aloma Avenue, 407-677-1457. Visit them on the web at www.consignmentfun.com.
Another option for discount wedding dresses in Orlando is to visit a traditional bridal shop, but visit the sale or clearance section. Of course the trick is to not be tempted by a full price gown while you are there! Lily’s Bridal at 2109 E. Colonial Drive has helped many Orlando brides find their wedding dresses. They offer closeout and clearance gowns at 30 – 75% off. Selection varies by season. They are open Monday – Friday from 10:30 am – 6:30 am and Saturday from 10:30 am – 5:30 am. For more information, call 407-228-4050 or visit their website at www.lilysbridal.com.
If you are willing to do a little more legwork, Craigslist can also be an excellent source to find a discount wedding dress in Orlando. A recent search yielded both new and used wedding gowns from designers such as Demetrios, Christina Wu and Maggie Sottero. All were less than half the original price and some still had the tags on them. You may have to pay cash for the dress though, as most Craigslist sellers will not accept credit cards or checks. Most sellers are willing to schedule an appointment for you to see and try on the dress. For current listings, visit http://orlando.craigslist.org/.
So whatever your budget, you can find a discount wedding dress in Orlando that will make you feel like a princess on your special day, without breaking the bank.
