1. **Bridal Consignment Shops**: These shops offer pre-owned dresses at a fraction of the original price. Examples include:
- **Bride To Be Consignment** in Bloomington and Woodbury
- **The Dressing Room Consignment** in St. Paul
2. **Outlet Stores and Discount Bridal Chains**:
- **David’s Bridal** often has sales and offers a variety of dresses under $200.
- Check out outlet malls like **Albertville Premium Outlets** for potential bridal stores or great deals on formal dresses that can be used as wedding dresses.
3. **Sample Sales and Trunk Shows**: Keep an eye on local bridal boutiques for sample sales and trunk shows where dresses are sold at a discount to make room for new inventory. Boutiques like **a&bé bridal shop** in Minneapolis might host these events.
4. **Department Stores**: Sometimes stores like **Macy's**, **Nordstrom**, or **JCPenney** have white or ivory dresses that are not specifically wedding dresses but can perfectly fit the occasion at a lower cost.
5. **Online Marketplaces**:
- **Stillwhite**: A website where brides sell their wedding dresses post-wedding.
- **PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com**: Another excellent site for finding a used wedding dress.
6. **Renting**: Consider renting your wedding dress. Websites like **Rent the Runway** offer high-end designer dresses for rent at a fraction of the cost of buying one.
7. **Local Bridal Boutiques**: Some local shops might offer discounts or have affordable lines, such as:
- **Che Bella** in Minneapolis
- **Flutter Bridal Boutique** in Minneapolis
8. **DIY or Custom Tailored**: If you or someone you know can sew, buying a pattern and fabric and having the dress made can be a cost-effective option.
9. **Seasonal Sales**: Shopping during certain times of the year like Black Friday or end-of-season can yield good deals.
Remember to set a budget before you start shopping and be open to different styles and options. Sometimes the perfect dress is where you least expect it!
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