A BRIDE-TO-BE who didn’t want to spend thousands on a wedding dress has shared how she found the perfect one for just £75.
Georgia-Rae is tying the knot in just three months’ time, and is keen to show that a dress for the big day doesn’t have to set you back an extortionate amount.
So she took to TikTok to share a video in which she shared a look at the Oh Polly dress – the ivory Aveline gown.
“I think it’s good to show girls that you don’t have to spend thousands on a wedding dress,” she said.
“If you’re doing a wedding on a budget, it’s completely possible, so here goes.
“Let me know what you think. I love it. It’s me!”
“3 months to go and I’ve finally got a dress!” she captioned the video.
According to the Oh Polly website, the Aveline maxi dress is “inspired by the beauty of botanical gardens in high summer”.
The gown has a “sculpting fishtail silhouette”, and is covered with “hand-applied floral appliqués”, as well as having adjustable straps for multiple styling options.
“Crafted from lightweight georgette that hugs your curves, it is enhanced with perfectly placed ruching at the sides,” the description adds.
It also comes in a gorgeous blush colour, perfect for any pink-loving brides.
People were quick to comment on the video, praising Georgia-Rae for the dress choice.
“You look incredible!” Oh Polly said.
“Beautiful! I got my wedding dress off Oh Polly too!” another added.
“It’s different to yours. I paid £80 with a discount code. I get married next week!”
“Mine was £90 from boohoo and I couldn’t believe I’d spent so much on a dress,” a third commented.
“I could never justify thousands.”
“It’s absolutely beautiful,” someone else said.
Average cost of a wedding in 2025
Recent research by Hodge reveals the dream of getting married can come with a hefty price tag, reaching more than £20,000.
- Food – £6,000
- Honeymoon – £4,329
- Wedding outfits – £3,500
- Entertainment – £2,000
- Engagement ring – £1,948
- Flowers – £1,110
- Wedding ring – £1,000
- Wedding transport – £700
Total = £20,587
“I could easily have cost a fortune. You look beautiful!”
“You look spectacular, you would never think it was £75,” another wrote.
“My dress was secondhand and I wore it twice myself, it was £200 and exactly what I wanted!”
“That’s the bargain of the century & you look great in it. No need to spend thousands of pounds,” someone else praised.
“It’s beautiful you look amazing, a great choice,” another commented.
“Yes people need to remember weddings don’t need to be about cost.
“So many places sell dresses for weddings without the boutique cost.”
