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prom dress

Many Offbeat Wed readers have realized that prom dresses can be cheap, colorful — and did we mention SUPER AFFORDABLE — wedding gowns! Here are some of our favorite prom dresses as wedding dresses that we’ve featured…

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Mama maids: Ridiculously affordable maternity bridesmaid dresses to rock your baby bump

Here are some non-frumpy maternity bridesmaid dresses to peruse. I chose as many dresses that I could find to accommodate your growing tummy, with regular, plus, and custom sizing options in totally affordable price ranges. These maternity bridesmaid dresses should help you stay comfortable while standing, sitting, and dancing. Let’s take a peek at what we found and also a few tips for tailoring said dress if these aren’t an option.

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Is this bridal enough?: The great WHITE lie

I am feeling the pressure to “give in” to a gown in the white family, like ivory or eggshell. Few people are immediately dismissive of a non-white dress, but over time they begin saying things like, “How will we know who the bride is?” and, “You will look like you’re going to prom!” and everything in between. It’s started to seep into the more doubtful and anxious parts of me and I start to wonder — “is this BRIDAL enough?”

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Kara & John’s “Taste the Rainbow” candy-colored wedding

Skittles aisle decorations, candy-themed table names, and a candy colored dress? Sounds like a nom-worthy party. This bride pulled a switcheroo on her guests by showing up in a demure white gown and then shocking them all with her wildly colored gown at the ceremony.

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Kimmy & Ramzi’s hill country sunset wedding with bells!

Kimmy & Ramzi didn’t think their wedding was gonna happen. However, one day Kimmy googled, “free wedding venues in Austin” and they literally found the venue of their dreams! And it was free to boot!