One of the questions I get asked a lot by readers is where to find alternative and/ or affordable wedding dresses. While I’m always thrilled to recommend my favourite independent designers, I’m also aware than splashing upwards of £1000 on a gown is out of the questions for many of you.

So I hit the interwebs in search of some of the most beautiful and affordable wedding appropriate gowns, all of which I’m thrilled to report come in at under £500 a pop! Anyone that says the Great British high street isn’t the best in the world is grossly misinformed.

1.

Cherish feather dress, Coast, £250

2.

Gemolyn maxi dress, Coast, £495

3.

Lori Lee lace maxi, Coast, £175

4.

Darling dress, Coast, £195

5.

Iris dress, Monsoon, £299

6.

Isadora dress, Phase Eight, £350

7.

Embroidered mesh gown, Pearce Fionda, £280

8.

Vintage tulle dress, Debut by Debenhams, £220

9.

Ivory embellished bridal dress, Debut by Debenhams, £250

10.

Esme wedding dress, Phase Eight, £350

11.

Hermione wedding dress, Phase Eight, £495

12.

Doily Lace Dress, Gina Bacconi, £135

13.

Sylvia dress, Ghost, £225

14.

Pandora wedding dress, Phase Eight, £495

15.

Cornelli and bead dress, TK Maxx, £46

16.

Short lace dress, Adrianna Papell, £85

17.

Breya bridal dress, Monsoon, £499

18.

Long beaded gown, Adrianna Papell, £330

19.

Beaded sleeveless wedding gown, Simply Be, £100.50

20.

Flawra ruched dress, Ted Baker, £399

21.

Nelum china blue dress, Ted Baker, £349

22.

Short embellished prom dress, Simply Be, £160

23.

Golden girl dress, Jenny Packham No. 1, £230

24.

Metallic jacquard swirl dress, Jenny Packham No. 1, £140

25.

Ombre embellished maxi, Jenny Packham No. 1, £200

26.

Needle and Thread tulle ballet maxi, ASOS, £160

27.

Full maxi with sheer and solid panels, ASOS, £65

28.

Sequin blousson gown, JS Collections, £120

29.

Luna full length sequin dress, Phase Eight, £350

30.

Lace lined embroidered dress, Nougat London, £147.50

Are you buying your wedding dress from the high street?