We know not everyone can pay top dollar for designer wedding dresses so we've got four easy tips to help you save big and get the Cute Party Dresses of your dreams. Many times designer gowns and gowns in general are more expensive if they have a lot of trimmings and bead work on them. So if you choose to purchase a gown with fewer embellishments the Wedding Dress 2011 could be significantly lower in price (sometimes nearly 25%). If you love the look of lace and beading an alternative option for you is to seek out a bridal gown that has embellishments on the bodice only, leaving the skirt and train simple. When you're already stretching the budget to get that designer gown, you'll want to make sure you stay away from any gown that may need special changes or alterations. Changes such as: altering a neckline or adding sleeves can cost something around $300-500 per adjustment (and that's on top of any other regular alterations!). So be sure to find Affordable Wedding Dresses that look perfect just the way it is, and won't need any special changes done to it.