Wedding gowns cost from under $1,000 to more than $10,000, plus the added expenses of alterations and customizations. Everything from the type and amount of fabric your dress is made from to where you purchase it affects how much you'll spend. Hand done details like beading and pleating will also impact your gown's price tag.

The general rule of thumb is you should allocate ten percent of your overall wedding budget to attire for you and your groom, but we say you should buy the dress you love and work your budget around that.

Gown by Carolina Herrera