You don’t have to spend a million dollars to look a million dollars.

There’s no hiding from it – weddings can do some serious damage to your bank balance. From the venue to the band to the honeymoon, the average Irish wedding can set a couple back a whopping €25,000. Yep, that figure would make you wince, but there are ways of cutting costs – even when it comes to the dress. According to the Irish Wedding Survey, the average bride is spending around €1,700 on her dress. However, you can get yourselves some serious gems online and on the high street for a fraction of the price. Here are just six stunning examples that all cost less than €250.  

1. Embroidered ensemble 

Chi Chi London - €133

 

2. Beaded beauty 

Frock and Frill - €205.57

 

3. Ethereal bride

H&M - €249

 

4. Mrs Minimalist 

ASOS - €202.70

 

5. Short and sweet

Dorothy Perkins - €195

 

6. Greek goddess 

Debehams - €172.50