Every bride wants to look her absolute best on her wedding day, and the key to looking incredible is finding the perfect dress. If you are on a budget, though, you may be under the impression that you are going to have to sacrifice the look and the quality of your gown in order to stay in your price range.

Well, the good news is that nothing could be further from the truth! While yes, bridal gowns can cost 10s of thousands of dollars, you don’t have to spend a small (or large) fortune to get a wedding dress that is absolutely perfect, beautiful, and well-made. There are tons of wedding dress designers who create incredible gowns with high-quality materials and top-notch tailoring without a jaw-dropping price tag.

If you are on a budget, here is a look at some of the cost effective designers to consider for your wedding gown.

Alfred Angelo

Without a doubt, one of the most budget-friendly wedding dress designers is Alfred Angelo. This designer makes dresses in all price ranges, and many of them are just a few hundred dollars.

Not only are Alfred Angelo’s wedding gowns affordable, but they are also absolutely exquisite and expertly made. You will find a huge collection of styles in every silhouette imaginable, and featuring every detail and embellishment you could possibly want. This designer uses high-quality materials, which further ensures that your dress will be breathtaking without the huge price tag.

Oleg Cassini

This American wedding dress designer is famed for his beautiful designs and budget-friendly prices. Though the designer himself is no longer living, his bridal fashion is alive and well.

Oleg Cassini dresses are stylish, sophisticated, and feature some of the most beautiful silhouettes and embellishments. These gowns can range in price from just under $1,000 to several thousand dollars. They are beautiful and budget-friendly approved.

Maggie Sottero

This bridal fashion designer is famed for her modern designs and cost-effective prices. Maggie Sottero blends high style and the latest trends with timeless sophistication to create truly one-of-a-kind, breathtaking wedding gowns. She also uses exquisite materials and expert craftsmanship to create high-quality, yet affordable wedding gowns.

Maggie Sottero’s wedding dresses can range in price from around $500 to a few thousand dollars.

Mori Lee

This is another famed American wedding dress designer that is as beloved for her fashion as she is for her budget-savvy prices. These dresses feature the richest textures and fabrics, and the most modern designs. Many of Mori Lee’s wedding dresses are cutting edge and the height of bridal fashion; however, she also makes gowns that are timelessly elegant. Beautiful fabrics and incredible embellishments make her wedding gowns truly exquisite. And the prices are just as beautiful, ranging from the mid-hundreds to the mid-thousands.

Vera Wang

Vera Wang is a high-profile American fashion designer. While many of her fashions are on the high end of the price scale, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that she makes a beautiful collection of budget-friendly gowns, too.

Vera Wang’s ‘White’ collection features some of the most beautiful wedding dresses you will ever see. This collection features virtually every style you can think of, from the most modern looks to timeless designs that have always been – and will always be – in fashion. In typical Vera Wang style, her White collection dresses are made of the best fabrics and materials, and are all expertly tailored.

The prices on the Vera Wang White Collection range from a few hundred dollars to under $2,000. Talk about getting a steal on a designer wedding gown!