These prom dresses can be the affordable alternative wedding dresses of your dreams [Updated for 2022!]

ombre blue prom dress alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — Is this a prom dress?

Prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, ballgowns, formal dresses… all of these terms can totally mean WEDDING DRESSES. Plus, they're almost all sub-$500 which means they're alternative wedding dresses on a budget. I went a-scouring the prom and bridesmaids sections to see what steals and deals I could find in pinks, metallics, whites, creams, florals, and so many more. Y'all know you can wear white, but don't discount the rest of the rainbow. Those sequins need someone to wear 'em, right? I guess I'll just have to take one for the team and wear them all. It'll be hard, but I'll try to manage.

Go beat me to them and find that prom dress turned wedding dress right now…

butterfly prom dress as wedding dress on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — This butterfly prom dress could make an amazing alternative wedding dress — and so affordable!

Sidney Deep V Neck 3D Lace Gown prom dress as wedding dress alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — Sidney dress from Dress The Population

These prom dresses can be the affordable alternative wedding dresses of your dreams — Chelsea Lace A-Line Gown

pink organza prom dress as wedding dress alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — This Pink organza prom dress could be YOUR wedding dress

gold ombre prom dress alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — Gold ombre sparkle dress

moon stars prom dress on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — This prom dress has sparkly stars!

grey and pink prom dress on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — The detailing on this pink & grey prom dress!!

embroidery dress on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — This is marketed as a plus size prom dress but she's holding a bouquet so we all know it's meant to be an alternative wedding dress!

plus size retro prom dress as wedding dress on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — This plus size retro pin-up prom dress is the ULTIMATE alternative wedding dress!

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Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.

Comments on These prom dresses can be the affordable alternative wedding dresses of your dreams [Updated for 2022!]

I recently bought my dress from the “prom” section for my upcoming wedding. A lovely champagne color with embroidered bodice — for WAY less than the wedding dresses I looked at.