The best Shein wedding dresses for brides on a budget – including gorgeous satin-look number for £23
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YOUR wedding should be the happiest time of your life - but discovering the true cost of those Instagram-perfect wedding gowns can put a dampener on things.
Instead of forking out thousands for a designer option, many brides are finding the dress of their dreams on Shein for a fraction of the price.
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Sophie Cook was balled over when she tried on this Shein wedding dress
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Take bride-to-be Sophie Cook for example, she found a stunning dress from the Chinese retailer for just £40.
And another lucky lady spotted a jaw-dropping dress being priced at a cool £13.77, thanks to a 66 per cent discount at the fast fashion giant.
So why couldn't this be me?
As a bride-to-be, I decided to see if I could be so lucky and reached for my laptop for a bit of online shopping.
On average, brides in the UK spend between £1,300 and £1,500 on their wedding dress, with some designers even charging upwards of £10,000 for their gowns.
Considering I'm going to wear mine for a matter of hours, I challenged myself to see what I could find for under the £150 mark.
Here are some of the best options I found…
Elitara Elegant Luxurious Beige Off-Shoulder Elastic Knitted Ruched Mermaid Hem Dress - £30.99
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Off-the-shoulder dresses are all the rage, and this £30.99 gown was so good for the money
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The dress is available in sizes XS to L and has a lace section at the back of the train
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The first dress I tried was this off-the-shoulder gown with a gorgeous sweetheart neckline and a fun train.
And the best part of it is that is only cost £30.99.
With proper steam, it could be taken to the next level and I was hugely impressed with how good of a deal it was.
Belle Satin Strapless Maxi Dress With Adjustable Cross-Back Tie, Wedding Guest Dress - £23.49
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Forget spending thousands on your wedding dress, this Shein gown cost just £23 at the time of buying
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If you are looking for your Cinderella moment, it may have arrived with this eye-wateringly cheap dress
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If you are looking for your princess moment, this is it.
I was so excited to try this strapless gown, which had a flattering basque waistline.
The dress colour looked whiter on the website, although it was listed as "apricot", and I was surprised just how goldeny/creamy it was when it arrived.
If you added an underskirt, I think it could be taken to the next level - but for £23.49, it could be the bargain of the century.
Lace Trailing Wedding Dress - £86.99
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I got my Kate Middleton moment with this £86 Shein replica - that was over 2,900 times cheaper than the royal version
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The dress reminded me of Kate Middleton's iconic lace wedding dress in 2011
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The dress has a breathtaking lace design over the body and train
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My wedding dress dreams have always been influenced by one unforgettable look: Kate Middleton's iconic bridal lace gown.
Of course, I'm not working with a £250,000Alexander McQueen budget — but luckily, Shein came through with a seriously impressive alternative.
Their £86 version caught my eye, and once I tried it on, I was genuinely impressed.
The dress featured beautiful lace sleeves and a flattering, structured fit that made me feel both graceful and totally at ease.
For a price tag that's over 2,900 times less than Kate's, this felt like a major win.
EVER-PRETTY Romantic Deep V-Neck See-Through Floral Sequin Short Sleeves Wedding Dress - £40.49
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This beautiful floaty dress made me feel like a princess
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This £40 is a showstopper and perfect if you want a relaxed fit
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If you are a boho bride, this dress could be for you.
I instantly felt comfortable in this tulle gown, which was so pretty and flattering and only cost just over £40.
I felt like I could sweep round it all day long, and immediately decided to keep it for my wardrobe.
Elitara Elegant White Tube Long Flare Sleeve Round Neck Backless Rhinestone Decor Mermaid Wedding Dress - £33.53
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This one wasn't a huge hit, and didn't fit me properly
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On the model, this £33.53 dress looked sensational
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This dress looked promising on the website but was my least favourite of the bunch when it arrived - despite me loving the front neck buckle.
I think it was a 'me problem' though and just didn't fit me right or perhaps was the wrong size as the front was super baggy.
However, on a different body I think this dress would look more elegant.
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