One rule of thumb suggests that brides allocate ten percent of their total wedding budget to their wedding dress. So, if you're planning to spend $10,000 or less on your big day, wedding dresses under $1000 fit that budget quite nicely (and maybe even leaves you extra for the honeymoon!).

And a big chunk of that answer actually depends on major factors like your location and the fabric of the dress. According to the latest reports, the average cost of a wedding dress in the U.S. ranges from $1,700-2,500.

Birmingham Bridal abruptly closed in June of 2023. Birmingham police said their investigation found the owner, 58-year-old West Bloomfield resident Nadica Ristivojevic, was using funds from new orders to pay for older orders. In total, victims were defrauded of approximately $40,000 - $50,000.

Most bridal shops are set up so that tipping is not mandatory or expected—but always appreciated.