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So many brides are on a tight budget in these tough economic times. However, buying a quality wedding gown without breaking the bank is easier than ever with a plethora of designers geared toward the budget bride. Maggie Sottero wedding dress designs tops this list with her vast array of stunning wedding gowns at super affordable prices. Dresses start at $500 and can go up to $1700. When you see the intricate detailing and signature fit of these gowns, it is quite the bargain!

According to the Maggie website; “Maggie Sottero’s mission is to make dreams a reality for every bride by delivering innovative designs, superior quality and best-in-class service.” Maggie Sottero has won numerous awards and is consider a leader in the bridal industry.

Maggie Sottero trends

The original Maggie Sottero line can be identified by its gorgeous embellishments, fabulous detailing, and sumptuous fabrics. There are so many to choose from, and the line just keeps growing. While shopping look for trends such as handmade scattered flowers, dramatic draping, Swarovski crystals, beaded belt waistlines, raw edges, structured folds, and so much more.

The silhouettes are plentiful, with an emphasis on fitted gowns. There are many mermaid styes, A-lines, sheath, empire and ballgowns. The variety of necklines and bodices is endless. No matter what style you want, Maggie will have it, including, strapless, sweetheart, halter, one-shoulder, sleeved, cap sleeved, and crumb-catcher tops, to name just a few.

Destinations by Maggie Sottero

Maggie is also very well known for her Destinations wedding gown collection. It is among the most popular of its kind, including lines from top designers that are typically much more expensive. Currently, there are 31 Destinations gowns from which to choose. They come in an array of styles, silhouettes and fabrics. Trends you will find include strapless slim lines, lots of one-shoulder looks, ankle-length ball gowns, sheer short sleeves, strapless dresses and more.

The big difference between Maggie’s signature line and the Destinations line is the beading and embellishment. The Destinations line offers a cleaner look with less bling. Instead, embellishments are in the form of floral bouquet touches, draping, ruching, flutter necklines and more. Don’t worry if you do want some bling for your destination gown—some of the styles have beading, just not heavily done. Look for pearls, rhinestones and Swarovski crystals as accents.

The Destinations collection is also perfect for the Greek Goddess bride and Romantic bride. The wedding dresses would also work for many casual venues, such as garden weddings or small weddings. Thanks to Maggie’s style and expertise, these dresses are truly versatile.