Wedding gowns every bride on a budget needs to see before choosing The One

Forget spending a third of your wedding budget on a gown because it's possible to find a dress that ticks all your boxes without blowing your -- already (most likely) maxed out -- budget.

Most soon-to-be brides assume you have to spend up big to get a stylish quality gown but for one wear spending thousands isn't the most savvy move -- not when there are high street stores creating their own bridal collections for a fraction of the cost of the designer alternatives.

Whether it's a sleek, body-hugging number you're after or a romantic lacy gown with a statement train, we've put together a curated list of the most affordable stylish wedding dresses that won't cost the earth -- in fact, you'll find 12 of the best all under $1200.

Forever New Lulu ruffle off-shoulder gown, $189.99

Grace Loves Lace Hadley dress, $990

Reformation sauvignon dress, $914

Reformation hestia dress, $914

Reformation Milan dress, $742

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Reformation Bastille dress, $914

Showpo sweet innocence gown, $349.95

Showpo put a ring on it gown, $249.95

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Spell & the Gypsy Collective Edie gown, $1195

Spell & the Gypsy Collective Casablanca lace halter gown, $995

Tania Olsen Designs Amber dress, $299

Tania Olsen Designs Carolyn, $699