I am not a fan of Davids Bridal, all to often as a photographer I see the same gown twice each year. I always felt that a dress should be unique unto the person. Doesn't mean you have to go designer but just shop around before going to Davids Bridal. {please}
D'Anelli's Bridal Shop
Great about this place is the selection, yes a lot what is out on display can be rather pricy but they have a ton of dresses in the back of the store. Some only a hundred dollars. Each season they have a huge sale because styles become "old" in the fashion world and their for are on sale at a lot less.
The staff is very helpful. Great place to shop.
Wed Wisely
This is a second hand bridal shop, but lets face it all the dress are cleaned and look new but may have been used once for 6 hours. For only $100 you could get a Maggie Sottero, when normally they are like $1500 I think thats a steal. Great ladies who run the shop.
Encore Bridal
Has some good selection. Gowns are either bought from other bridal shops or second hand. But their are all under $600. So if you looking for a great dress under that amount, this would be a good place to start.
Craigslist
Whats great about craigslist is you can look and find that perfect dress and not pay a whole lot of money for it. The bad part is finding the size and locating the person and setting up a time to try it on. Its a lot more work than just going to a bridal shop but I would try. Its under Clothing section in craigslist, just type in wedding and a bunch will pop up.
Schaffer's Ultimate Bride
They have several dozen sample gown each season that are available at a reasonable price. Some of their dress are a bit tattered, don't be shocked if you have to order it from the designer.
Little White Dress
Is a small bridal boutique that has a great selection still. In Castle Rock.
Expand your thoughts beyond Davids Bridal... You wont be disappointed.
