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18 high street wedding dresses for under €250


By Shayna Sappington
29th Jul 2020
18 high street wedding dresses for under €250

Limited wedding budget? Finding the perfect dress for your big day doesn’t mean you have to settle. These gorgeous bridal gowns cost just 250 or less


Since the pandemic, weddings have been postponed, deposits have been lost and venues have closed down with almost no notice.

It’s been tough, to say the least, especially for the brides-to-be that planned their big day for this summer. 

Those who dreamed of expensive, designer dresses may no longer have the money for them, but there are so many gorgeous and affordable options available.

These 18 high street wedding dresses are all 250 or less:

Ted Baker, DAYSIL Daisy lace halter dress – €131
H&M, Lace wedding dress – €159
ASOS, Satin panelled wedding dress with fishtail – €131
& Other Stories, Recycled polyester lace midi dress – €90
Next, Dolly & Delicious floral mesh detail dress – €191
ASOS, Off shoulder maxi dress with drape back – €165
Next, Maya cami sequin maxi bridal dress – €173
ASOS, Curve Grace lace crop top dress – €165
French Connection, Aadina crepe column dress – €142
H&M, Long lace dress – €149
ASOS, Embroidered beaded flutter sleeve dress – €248
Next, Lipsy Olivia embellished sequin maxi dress – €157
ASOS, Gayle blouson sleeve embroidered dress – €248
H&M, Tulle wedding dress – €149
ASOS, Ruched halter maxi dress – €165
ASOS, Joni sequin cami wedding dress – €248
French Connection, Annalise satin bridal jumpsuit – €136
ASOS, Sophia plunge lace dress with pleated skirt – €186

 

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