Cut costs, not style, with these super-flattering gowns. Just because you're a bride on a budget, doesn't mean you need to sacrifice style. It's totally possible to find a wedding dress you love without breaking the bank. In an effort to bring you the most gorgeous affordable wedding gowns, we scoured the 2014 bridal runway collections and our favorite online retailers to bring you 29 looks that don't cost a dollar more than $1,500. From a V-neck sheath by Badgley Mischka to a full-skirted gown with an asymmetrical hem by Maggie Sottero, these dresses are guaranteed to both wow the crowd and preserve the contents of your wallet. Bonus: We even dug up a few looks that speak to the latest wedding dress trends—we're talking ankle-length gowns, sleek and modern details, and sexy backs. Read on for more fashionable, but more importantly affordable, wedding dress styles. From left to right: Style MS251035, tulle wedding dress with lace appliqués, $1,000, Melissa Sweet available at David's Bridal;

Style 213247, "Hillary" organza and lace wedding dress, $1,235, David Tutera for Mon Cheri; Style VW351185, garza with draped corset and crystal corsage wedding dress, $828, White by Vera Wang available at David's Bridal"Romance and Antique Lace, Blossom trees and Billowy Sleeves... this is what young love should feel like." MEET THE SISTERS BEHIND THE LABEL, ASHLEY AND BRITTANY CASTANOS. RAISED BY A CARPENTER FATHER, AND AN ABSTRACT ARTIST MOTHER, MEANT THEIR CHILDHOOD WAS ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY. A TYPICAL CHILDHOOD ACTIVITY OF THEIRS CONSISTED OF THROWING ON TRASH BAG SMOCKS, SETTING UP A CANVAS IN THE BACKYARD, AND SPLATTERING COLORFUL PAINT WILDLY AROUND UNTIL A “MASTERPIECE” EMERGED. INDEPENDENCE, SELF-DETERMINATION AND CREATIVITY WERE CORNERSTONES OF THEIR FORMATIVE YEARS. AND, OUT OF WHICH, THEIR EYE FOR THE UNORTHODOX NEVER FALTERED. THE BEGINNINGS OF DAUGHTERS OF SIMONE BEGAN NEARLY FOUR YEARS AGO DURING A TIME WHEN BRIT BEGAN TO QUESTION HER LACK OF CONNECTION TO THE BIG WIDE WORLD OF ALL THINGS WEDDINGS.

INADVERTENTLY THIS NOTION SPARKED A DESIRE TO BRING ROMANCE AND AUTHENTICITY BACK INTO THESE CELEBRATIONS. TO GET THERE, BRIT EXPERIMENTED WITH DESIGNS, ALTERING VINTAGE PIECES SHE DUG UP AT LOCAL THRIFT STORES WITH WHAT SEWING SKILLS SHE COULD TEACH HERSELF. AS DEMAND STARTED GROWING, SHE ASKED HER KID SISTER ASHLEY TO HELP OUT. IN-BETWEEN STUDYING FOR HER MASTERS, AND SHUFFLING AROUND HER ROOMMATES SCHEDULES, ASHLEY BEGAN HOSTING REGULAR BRIDAL FITTINGS, AS WELL AS PACKAGING UP ENDLESS GOWN SHIPMENTS, DIRECTLY OUT OF HER SAN FRANCISCO APARTMENT.  INEVITABLY ASHLEY AND BRIT DECIDED TO JOIN FORCES AND GO INTO DOS TOGETHER AS PARTNERS. WHAT STARTED OFF WITH JUST HANDFUL OF RECONSTRUCTED VINTAGE GOWNS, AND A PERSONAL VISION, HAS SINCE GROWN INTO BRIDAL BRAND THAT OFFERS FOUR IN-HOUSE DESIGNED COLLECTIONS AND A CURATED SELECTION OF VINTAGE GOWNS. ASH AND BRIT ARE INSPIRED BY THEIR MOTHERS VERY OWN 1970’S OFF THE SHOULDER WEDDING GOWN, BACKPACKING TRIPS THROUGH INDONESIA AND AUSTRALIA, AND THE YEARNING TO CREATE GOWNS FOR THE SOUL-BARING & TENACIOUS WOMEN OF THE WORLD WHO REMIND THEM TO KEEP CHARGING FORWARD.

Designer Boho & Vintage Wedding Dresses Every place on earth houses a group of women unlike the rest. They are the vagabonds, the hippies, the outlaws. T-Shirt Shipping EnvelopesThey are the wanders and the starry-eyed. Drapes Window Treatments PicturesEach of our bohemian style wedding dresses are designed with these in mind. Discount Curtain Panels CanadaAt Daughters Of Simone they are our people. All of our collection bohemian wedding dresses you can find in an array soft ivory crochet laces, buttery silks, and smooth chiffons. Showing off the best features of a woman's silhouettes.Alexandrias Formal Gown Rentals and Sales We are committed to helping you create beautiful memories to last a lifetime, at an affordable price that you will remember forever...

Thank you for visiting our site. We know that once you see what we have to offer, you'll be pleased with our prices and service. We work hard to bring you the hot colors & styles you've been asking for! We offer styles that will satisfy all of your special occasion needs. It is our goal to provide you with the dress of your dreams, so that every special occasion is unforgettable. Make an appointment to see our new gowns. Awesome styles arriving daily for your Prom & Bridal party!!! We offer individual fittings and personal attention to detail. /page/page/2219518.htm to schedule your appointment. Alexandria's was featured in New York Magazine's Weddings issue! Alexandria's was recently featured in Vow's magazine! Gowns from Alexandria's have been featured on the Tyra Show! Alexandria's carries current Prom dress styles! Bridesmaid, pageant, wedding guest, semi-formal, cocktail, prom, court, royalty, floor length formals IN STOCK MERCHANDISE ONLY                  RENTALS FROM $60 and up plus a cleaning fee!

HUNDREDS OF IN STOCK RENTAL GOWNS ARE AVAILABLE TODAY! Please visit our new rental and sales facility! So that we may better serve you, appointments are required Please click on one of the the catalog links below to view a few of the bridal gowns that are currently available for purchase! Visit Alexandria's where "We Treat You Like The Star You Are" At Alexandria's Formal Gown Rental you can choose from over 2000 of the newest designer gowns all for RENT...and for a fraction of the cost of buying. We offer individual fittings and personal attention to detail by appointment. Why buy a dress that will quickly lose 90% of it's value and hang in your closet for years?  Or are you willing to buy from a department store or boutique that has multiples of the same dress you just purchased? Some stores must purchase a minimum of  6 to 12 gowns per style. Many large department stores may purchase more. Have you ever counted the number of dresses that are still hanging on the rack? 

Do you know how many of the same gown were sold before your purchase? Or how many more will be sold after?  How will you feel if someone is wearing the "your" dress at the event you are attending? Our stock is custom computerized as a courtesy for our clients. At Alexandria's we make a reasonable effort NOT to rent the exact same dress model, in the same color, by the same designer, to anyone informing us that they are attending your event. Unlike some retailers who only catalog certain gowns, we catalog our entire stock!  We provide you a convenient alternative to purchasing a gown. We have dresses in stock, that are ready to go and numerous special order styles available. So that we may provide an ultimate shopping experience for each of our clients, we require appointments. Please call 916.787.0900 or you may book your appointment on-line. What a relief to finally have a way to afford the gown of your dreams for your special occasion... and for a fraction of the cost of buying.

Who wants to keep a dress that you've spent $200 or $300 in your closet?  We've been told once photographed or being seen in a dress that most women do not want to wear that gown again.  Have you ever tried to get your daughter to wear her prom or homecoming dress again? We've been told that most girls wiil not wear the same gown, even if she is attending a prom or dance at a different school with a different date. Can you blame her?  Who wants to be photographed in the same dress.  Chances are if you are attending another dance... a friend or someone from your school may be there as well.  We are committed to offering you great prices for quality fashionable gowns, so you don't have to wear the same dress twice!  You'll always look great in the newest style for a fraction of the cost! Stock is available for immediate gown rental! Our collection is for contemporary ladies looking for elegance, sophistication and style. We carry different styles ranging from the latest trends to the timeless classics for all ages and occasions. 

We stock rental wedding gowns! PROMS, WEDDINGS, CRUISES, BALLS, GRADUATIONS, CHARITY EVENTS, BRIDESMAIDS, HOMECOMING DANCES, CALIFORNIA BEACH COAST WEDDINGS, SPECIAL EVENTS, BRIDES, PAGEANTS, FLOWER GIRLS, QUINCEANERAS, MOTHER OF THE BRIDE, COLLEGE SOCIALS, BANQUETS, AWARD EVENTS, WEDDINGS IN RENO, LAKE TAHOE & LAS VEGAS NEVADA, PARADES, DESTINATION WEDDINGS, CRUISE SHIP WEDDINGS, HOLIDAY PARTIES, NAPA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY WEDDINGS, BEAUTIFUL BACKYARD & PARK WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARIES, FORMAL OFFICE EVENTS, SWEET 16 CELEBRATIONS WE ALSO CARRY FASHIONABLE PROM ACCESSORIES, BRIDAL GOWN RENTALS, BRIDESMAID GOWN RENTALS, WEDDING DRESS RENTALS, TIARA'S, BRIDAL VEILS, SHOES, BRIDAL ACCESSORIES, MAID OF HONOR RENTAL GOWNS, EVENING GOWNS, COCKTAIL GOWNS RENTALS & MUCH, MUCH, MORE~ RENTAL WEDDING GOWNS IN STOCK! We offer individual fittings and personal attention to detail by appointment. We are a specialized facility. In particular, we specialize in the ladies formal gown rental industry.

We provide a service as well as a product.  Please call 916.787.0900 to schedule your appointment today. to schedule your appointment. A great portion of our gowns are delicate and expensive.  Selecting a formal gown is an important decision. Due to the type of inventory that we stock, no children please unless they are being fitted.  We want to give you the best possible customer service. For a pleasant experience for all, please leave the children at home with a responsible adult. Alterations may be available on some gowns for a nominal fee.  Alexandria's Formal's reserves the right to modify our policies, prices and inventory at the discretion of the management at any time with or without prior notice. We frequently review our policies, prices and inventory as our customer base grows and as the business continues to evolve. We are experts in making your preparation for your special occasion a stress-free fun rental personal shopping experience!  Save yourself countless hours searching for the perfect gown.