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9 Inflation-Busting & Gorgeous Wedding Dresses under $150

Budget Fashionista first shared its picks for wedding dresses under $150 back in 2012. According to U.S. Inflation Calculator, $150 in 2012 equates to $194.70 in 2022. That’s a cumulative increase of about 30%.

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These past 10 years have been tough on brides-to-be. It was hard enough to find an affordable wedding dress back then — now it’s even worse. That’s why I’ve scrubbed the Internet to uncover some elegant bridal dress options at or below that $150 price point. (I didn’t raise the budget to $200, because you have enough inflation to manage without absorbing higher prices on the dress, too.)

Here are 9 of the prettiest affordable bridal gowns out there. Let me know if one will appear in your wedding pictures!

9 wedding dresses under $150

1. Satin lace maxi

This maxi dress from Lulu’s has all the elements you normally don’t see in a budget wedding dress: brilliant white satin construction, lace detail, and train.

Woman wears wedding dress under $150 from Lulus with spaghetti straps and lace.
This maxi dress has all the elements you normally don’t see in a budget wedding dress: brilliant white satin construction, lace detail, and train. See lulus.com for details.

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The $148 dress is on the sexy side, with that figure-hugging mermaid shape, plunging neckline, and open back. But this dress is so flattering. You can see how great it looks on the shopper-submitted photos on Lulu’s website. It’s no wonder more than 100 brides gave this dress five stars.

2. The beach wedding dress

If your wedding will be on the casual side and you don’t mind showing some leg, Generic’s off-shoulder dress might be the right choice. It’s available in white or ivory, at the very pleasant price tag of $99. Available sizes range from 2 to 26 Plus.

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The fitted lace bodice with pleating at the waist and gentle drape will be flattering to most body types. And the small train adds that elegance you want for your big day.

3. Ivory tea dress

Classy is the best way to describe the styling of this ivory tea dress. Three-quarter sleeves and a lace-embellished bodice set off the a-line skirt beautifully. Nothing about this wedding dress looks budget, right?

You can shop it at JJ’s House for $98.

4. Ruched maxi with train

I was thrilled to find this angelic dress with an impressive train for the budget price of $126. This is a sale price, though, so I’m not sure when the price will return to its normal level of $315.

Model wears pleated maxi wedding down with train.
The chiffon gown makes a statement with ruching across the chest and a simple sash at the waist. See details at junebridals.com.

The chiffon gown makes a statement with ruching across the chest and a simple sash at the waist. A tiny bit of beading at the hip and floaty sleeve on the left side are the only accessories you need with this gown. Skip the veil and go easy on the earrings — let that pretty dress do all the work.

5. Pleated perfection

Another one-shoulder design, this pleated maxi by Nox Anabel is a great pick for the bride who doesn’t want to fuss with beads and lace. The fold across the chest with a simple belt at the waist adds structure and polish to balance out those pleats.

Woman wears white wedding gown with a-line skirt.
This pleated maxi by Nox Anabel is a great pick for the bride who doesn’t want to fuss with beads and lace. See details at thedressoutlet.com.

Plus, this dress has pockets, which seems super practical for a bridal gown. The bride always needs a quick lip color touch-up for all that picture-taking.

The price point of $135.99 is marked down from the regular price of $229.99. You can find this dress at thedressoutlet.com.

6. Lovely in lace

Lace lovers, here’s your pick. Lulu’s I Love You Forever lace dress has a romantic feel to it — and a name to match. The lace overlay and long sleeves add sweetness to an otherwise classic dress. The V-neck, princess-seamed bodice, and A-line skirt make for a popular silhouette, and for good reason. It’s comfortable and flattering.

Model wears bridal gown with long sleeves and lace.
Lace lovers, this is your wedding gown pick. See details at Lulus.com.

Shop this dress at Lulus.com for $128. A true bargain.

7. Wedding jumpsuit

Looking for a dress that’s different, in a fashion-gal kind of way? The wedding jumpsuit is your answer. This one from JJ’s House is available in white, ivory, and champagne. Sizes range from 0 to 26W. The price is a comfortable $126.

Model wears white formal jumpsuit.
The jumpsuit is made of chiffon and has a built-in bra. See details at JJSHouse.com.

The jumpsuit is made of chiffon and has a built-in bra. Use the simple styling as a pretty backdrop for a statement necklace or earrings.

8. Sweetheart column dress

Model wears long tulle white wedding dress with train.
This dress has a lot of detail for a budget gown. See details at Junebridals.com.

Another sale pick from June’s Bridal, this tulle dress could pass for something far more expensive. The sale price of $127.39 seems mildly shocking, given the detail on that tulle overlay and that enormous train. This is a fairy princess dress, for sure.

9. Wear-again a-line

Looking for a bridal gown you can wear again? Here’s your answer. The satin, cowl-neck a-line dress is formal enough to take you down the aisle. But it’s also simple enough to rewear to future formal occasions — things like fundraising parties, swanky anniversary parties, and formal night on a cruise ship. Just don’t wear it to someone else’s wedding — you might outshine the bride.

Model wears white satin formal gown with spaghetti straps.
Looking for a bridal gown you can wear again? Here’s your answer. See details at thredressoutlet.com.

Find this dress at thedressoutlet.com, on sale for $109.99. The regular price is $219.99.

Bridal gowns under $150 — they’re out there

You can find affordable bridal gowns that stand up to your style expectations. Shop the discount retailers and check the sale pages — because your perfect dress at the perfect price is out there. Oh, and congratulations!