COUTURE LOOKS UNDER $1000.00

Okay, okay a few are a tad over a grand, but just a tad. Every so often I find something out there that works visually as well as with a high level of craftsmanship that I just have to share. All these gowns from Jenny Woo's Wedding Alternatives are perfect couture finds. The minimalist bride will love the simple lines. What I found great about them is each embodies the perfect backdrop for customizing.
Customizing a ready-made gown is a hot option right now. It involves remodeling and/or embellishing one already put together. It can be store bought, sewn or inherited as long as it's fairly basic and free of mass adornment like these. Bring me any one of these gems and I'll have a ball with it while making you look like a couture bride. . .
And check this out: Most styles are available in an assortment of real silks from the highest grade to decent quality but less expensive which invariably brings down the price.

JOSEPHINE
Strapless dress with ruched sweetheart neckline and princess seams. The back features a tie sash with backless cutaway. A-line silhouette.
Shown here in White Mikado Silk.
Available in the following fabrics:
White Mikado SilkOff-white Mikado Silk$1,095
White Bridal Duchess SatinOff-white Bridal Duchess Satin$1,095
White Silk ShantungOff-white Silk Shantung$650
Off White Eastern Silk Shantung$700

NINA

V neck with princess seams. Wide empire band and full bell skirt with side pockets.
Shown here in: Off White Shantung
Available in the following fabrics:
White Silk ShantungOff-white Silk Shantung$425

Asymmetrical neckline with sheer gathered chiffon that ties at neck. Wide chiffon band with pleated detail and long a-line silhouette.
Shown here in Antique White
Available in the following fabrics:
Antique White Crinkled Silk Chiffon$825

Slight scoop strapless neckline with princess seams. Wide empire band and full bell skirt with side pockets.
Shown here in: Off White Mikado Silk
Available in the following fabrics:
White Silk ShantungOff-white Silk Shantung$425

FELICITY
Chiffon strap criss-cross sweetheart neckline with four layered chiffon band at empire waist. Bias flounce creates a slight mermaid silhouette.
Shown here in: Antique White
Available in the following fabrics:
Antique White Crinkled Silk Chiffon$725

Boat neck with small key-hole detail. Wide empire band and full bell skirt with side pockets.
Shown here in: Off White Shantung
Available in the following fabrics:
White Silk ShantungOff-white Silk Shantung$425

White Mikado SilkOff-white Mikado Silk$1,095 White Bridal Duchess SatinOff-white Bridal Duchess Satin$1,095 White Silk ShantungOff-white Silk Shantung$650 Off White Eastern Silk Shantung$700