15 Brides Who Got Their ‘Dream’ Wedding Dresses at Secondhand Stores and Never Regretted a Thing

When people think of weddings, the first thing that comes to mind is how expensive the whole thing will be. However, the following people have proven that one of the main items for the event, the wedding dress, doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg if you're smart about it.

Most people say wedding days are focused on the bride and all she wants; sometimes, what she desires might cost too much. However, some brides know how to look good without costing them an arm and a leg. These Reddit users have shown off what they wore to their weddings without breaking the bank.

15. A Wedding Dress Inspired by a "Sex and the City" Character

In November 2021, one Reddit user took to the platform's Thrift Store Hauls sub to show off an item they snagged for their special day. The person shared a picture of the white dress on a hanger and one where she had the dress on, writing:

"My favorite find, my wedding dress that I found at a local thrift store."

The shopper revealed that the dress's tag said it was a "cloud dress" inspired by the wedding gown Sarah Jessica Parker's character, Carrie Bradshaw, wore on "Sex and the City." The Redditor noted how the dress was never won and only required a few alterations to fit her extra small frame.

14. Store Closed after User Found Their Ideal Dress

On the same subreddit in April 2021, another bride uploaded a picture of their white wedding dress that they found at a thrift store. The person said they popped into the shop "on a whim" and got the gown for only $200, and two months later, the store closed. They thought "it was fate."

13. The "Dream Wedding Dress"

Along with a mirror-selfie picture, another Redditor revealed she got her "dream wedding dress" for $80 from a thrift store! At the time, her fiancé was looking for work clothes while she tried on dresses for fun, but when she put on the one in the photo, the poster "immediately started tearing up."

12. The Lace Find

Another user went vintage with the lace wedding dress she found in a thrift store for $40. She shared that she was eloping in July 2021, and the gown fit perfectly. The Redditor also included images of her wearing the dress and its impressive train.

11. A Dress from Goodwill

Just months before the COVID-19 pandemic became a serious concern, in January 2020, a Reddit user found her ultimate dress. Along with some pictures of her wearing it, the social media user revealed she'd found the wedding gown at Goodwill.

10. The Dress That Fit like a Dream

In February 2020, a Reddit user took to the thrift sub, showing off several images of her thrift store find -- a white wedding dress. She said she got it for a mere $12 and was "thrilled!" The gown "fit like a dream," was comfortable, and had a train with little crystal sequins going through the flowers.

9. Goodwill Comes through Again!

After dreaming about thrifting her wedding dress for years, one Reddit user finally realized her wish when she found the perfect one she adored. She eloped with her partner and felt "so gorgeous" in her Goodwill gown.

8. Under $15 for a Whole Dress?

In October 2021, another woman decided to go vintage with a dress she snagged for $13 from Goodwill. The woman uploaded a picture of herself in the classic find, which had intricate flower lace designs that reached the arms of the dress.

7. A $50 Wedding Dress

Another person went for an exciting design for their wedding dress shared on Reddit's Thrift Store Hauls sub. The gown had frills and waves and was gathered in some places. The unique find only cost her $50.

6. This One Was a Steal!

In July 2021, someone shared an image of their thrift store wedding dress. The Redditor revealed how "thrilled" she was to find the gown as she wasn't even looking at that point but got the "perfect dress" for a mere $5! It fit as if it was tailored for her body!

5. Anyone Mention Pockets?

The following Reddit user seemed to get the best deal of all when she went to her local second-hand shop and got her wedding dress for free! The gown, which cost her a mere $18, also featured gold bird fabric, boning, and pockets that could fit her phone, keys, and sunglasses!

4. The Dress That Was 'Worth It'

Sharing a mirror selfie of herself posing in the wedding dress of her dreams, one person revealed that it cost her $100 but felt the Organza gown was "worth it." The soft-looking dress also boasted a long-length base to give a train-like look.

3. Wearing Designer Clothes for Cheap

In January 2021, a Redditor uploaded a fun-colored strapless wedding dress that should've cost them quite a bit. However, because they went thrift store shopping, the woman found a W by Vera Wang Wedding Dress for $65!

2. Dressed in Expensive Clothes for Less

Goodwill came through for a different woman in August 2020 when she uploaded a picture of herself dressed in a Sottero & Midgley wedding dress. The happy woman noted that she'd bagged the gown for $25!

1. A Vintage Wonder

A Reddit user also found their dream dress at Goodwill and spent $70, saying it was "worth it." The woman confessed that the gown didn't fit well and needed altering, but she still loved her vintage find.

These clever and affordable finds might make you want to visit a thrift store the next time you're looking for something nice but affordable. However, click here if you wish to view some items that had social media users bewildered because of how they looked.