No bride is a stranger to budget. Whether you fall on the extravagant or modest end of the budget spectrum, you want to begin your hunt for the perfect dress feeling confident that you have options. We get that. And girl, we want you to know you have options here. We take pride in offering modern and unique styles to Alaska Brides. This holds true no matter the weight of your pocket book. With an array of designers and an extensive collection of gowns to choose from, we’re confident you will find a dress that satisfies both your style and your budget.
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LESS THAN $1,000
Designers in this category: Carrafina, Stella York, Katie May
Look and Feel: Many of the gowns in this price bracket are simple and elegant dresses with fewer added intricacies and embellishments. All of these gowns are made of polysynthetic material, which allows for a lower cost but the fabric may feel thin and less soft. Many shorter length gowns also fall under this category.
Selection: We carry a limited amount of made-to-order gowns in this price bracket. However, we always feature an ever changing selection of off-the-rack sample gowns, many of which suit a budget of <$1,000. Roughly 5% of our made-to-order gowns are less than $1,000.
Less Than $1,500
Designers in this category: Pure Magnolia, Kite & Butterfly, Noel & Jean, Stella York, Ti Adora, Nicole Miller, Willowby, WTOO
Look and Feel: We carry a wide variety of styles in this price bracket; from the bohemian cotton lace beauties of Kite Butterfly to the the ornate and embellished creations of Stella York. Many of the dresses in this price bracket are also made with polysynthetic fabrics, with the exception of our Pure Magnolia gowns made with Eco-friendly materials, and and our Nicole Miller gowns made of a silk spandex mixture.
Selection: Our selection of made-to-order gowns increases noticeably after surpassing the $1,000 mark. Roughly 40% of our gowns are less than $1,500.
LESS THAN $2,000
Designers in this category: Amy Kuschel, Truvelle, Cicada, Katie May, Theia, Mikaella
Look and Feel: In this price point, fabrics begin to feel softer and smoother, especially when it comes to lace. A few of our most loved designers fall into this category, such as Truvelle, Theia and Katie May.
Selection: You will find the most dresses to choose from in this price bracket. The question isn’t “What can I find for a budget of <$2,000?” but rather, “What couldn’t you find?!” Roughly 75% of our gowns are less than $2,000.
LESS THAN $2,500
Designers in this category: Blush by Hayley Paige, Paloma Blanca, Amy Kuschel, Mikaella
Look and Feel: In this category we welcome designers like the playful Blush by Hayley Paige and the ever elegant Paloma Blanca. You’ll notice finer elements like hand sewn details and lace embellishments on the dresses in this category in addition to luxurious fabric additions like silk chiffon.
Selection: In addition to the array of options that also sit below $2,000, there are a number of options to choose from at this price point. Roughly 90% of our gowns are less than $2,500.
LESS THAN $3,000
Designers in this category: Leanne Marshall, Paloma Blanca, Amy Kuschell
Look and Feel: Welcome to land of fine fabric! In this price bracket you’ll find gowns made of silk organza, silk charmeuse, and french lace. Every dress in this category is made domestically, created with love by North American hands.
Selection: If your budget caps at $3,000 you almost have the entire shop available for you to choose from. Roughly 95% of our gowns are less than $3,000.
OVER $3,000
Designers in this category: Leanne Marshall, Paloma Blanca
Look and Feel: These gowns are just plain luxurious! The fabrics feel like butter and you will never want to take these dresses off. Every gown in this category is carefully designed for elegance, comfort, and beauty.
Selection: You will find a limited amount of options that exceed $3,000. Roughly 5% of our dresses are in this price bracket.
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Here at the boutique, we understand that budgets are important and we never pressure you into exceeding the budget you know is best for you.
We hope this post helps you get to know your options before stepping foot into our shop. Of course, the best way to get know any of these beauties is by getting them on your body. We’d love to have you in the boutique!
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