Budget Bridal: How to Save on Your Big Day

May 30, 2007 — -- As wedding season (read: summer) kicks off, almost every bride-to-be stresses out about the same thing: the budget.

But there's one time-honored way brides-to-be can control their costs — by buying a cheap but chic, gown. "Good Morning America" identified three popular wedding day looks and bouquets that, with some shopping know-how, can come in at less than $250.

Splurge: Amy Michelson for Kleinfeld; Satin halter sheath with empire waist and crisscross back with jeweled accent.
Price: $3,100

Steal: J Crew halter dress
Price: $225

Splurge: Pnina Tornai exclusively for Kleinfeld; Satin tank ball gown with tulle skirt, lace-up corset bodice, jeweled with Swarovski crystals.
Price: $5,700

Steal: Isaac Mizrahi for Target Princess Tulle dress
Price: $159

Splurge: Monique Lhuillier for Kleinfeld; Silk satin sheath with empire waistline and cathedral train
Price: $3,900

Steal: Isaac Mizrahi for Target strapless dress
Price: $89

These bouquets are twists on more expensive bouquet options and are from the Preston Bailey collection at Sandals Resorts.

Floral Elegance Bouquet
Pagoda flowers cluster bouquet in silk
Price: $100

Water Lily Bouquet
Deep pink cymbidium orchids
Price: $125

Crystal Bouquet
White rose ball bouquet
Price: $150

For more information on Preston Bailey Designs, please visit www.prestonbailey.com or email info@prestonbailey.com. For more information on the Preston Bailey Signature WeddingMoon collections available exclusively at Sandals Resorts please visit www.sandals.com or call 1-888-Sandals.