Photography: Richie Ortega-Torres
You might be thinking, is it possible to look fabulous on your wedding day without having to pay an enormous amount of money? Well, of course! We scoured through our wedding suppliers directory and found these amazing local designers and suppliers that can help you visualize your vision of a dream wedding gown with less than PHP 55.000. Scroll down to see the full list and book an appointment immediately!
Based in Negros Occidental, Dakila Couture caters all kind of budgets and dedicated to make a bride looks extra special on their happy day. They provide wedding gowns, engagement dresses, outfits for prewedding photos, accessories, and also gowns for bridesmaids, flower girls, or family dresses. With intricately hand beaded embellishments, a wedding gown from Dakila Couture is perfect for a romantic bride with eyes for details.
Price starts from PHP 6.000 to PHP 60.000 / set.
2. LASALA
As a digital based company, Lasala's aim in the wedding industry is to bridge the gap between them and their potential brides by providing a complete and detailed information on all of their rates and packages. Also, the team strives to make sure their customers are well-informed so that the decision-making process as well as the entire experience will be extremely memorable. If you are around Metro Manila area, don't hesitate to contact them and make appointment so that you can speak directly to describe your dream wedding dress.
Miss Merie will ensure that their aesthetics meet yours and perfectly suit the brides' body type. Before deciding on a design, they usually engage with their client in conversation and try to really get to know each of the brides-to-be. So that every gown fits their clients' body and personality as well. Having a destination wedding and have to bring your gown all the way to your location? Well worry not because they can provide a service in other cities and countries, too!
Price starts from USD 500, including veil.
Established in 2015, this Metro Manila supplier is specialized in classic, glamourous and contemporary styles. For budget savvy brides, they offer a hard-to-resist package, including bridal gown with lace and diamante details and hair accessories for the brides, three custom-made dresses for sisters and five rented bridesmaid dresses for your entourage! Due to their heavy traffic of clients, make sure you contact them 8 to 6 months before your big day.
Price starts from PHP 25.000.
5. Jun Artajo
Davao brides, look no more, this is the place where you can find custom made-to-measure bridal gowns, evening wears and bespoke tailoring for men's suit, tuxedo or barong. Jun Artajo himself is an award-winning fashion designer who started his debut in 2013. With his innovative and cultural sense of design he earned the mentorship from the US-based Filipina designer, Josie Natori. Recently, he was one of the 6 designers who showcased Authentic Filipino Artisanal in the 3rd International Fashion Showcase in time with the London Fashion Week in 180 Strand, London.
Price starts from PHP 25.000 to PHP 80.000.
6. Olivia Grace
With their clients' happiness in mind, the design team behind Olivia Grace creates bespoke bridal gowns, evening wears, bridesmaid dresses, even bride's and entourage's robes! For brides who are looking for a one-stop shopping experience, Olivia Grace provides a complete package that includes bridal gown, veil, and train plus free robe, lingerie or sleeping mask customized with your couple anagram. Other package even includes six bridesmaid dresses! That would definitely save both your time and money, don't you think?
Price starts from PHP 30.000.
Fascino Luxewear designs and develops fashion pieces that cater to the wedding scene, primarily focused on the bride and her entourage. They offer elegant and sophisticated gowns at affordable prices without compromising the quality. To complete your bridal look, they also offer a wide range of accessories like veil, bridal pillows, arrahaes, cord, pouches, and even garters. Outside their home-base in Manila, Fascino Luxewear provides service in Singapore, Japan, Australia and United Arab Emirates as well.
Price starts from PHP 40.000.
La Mariee is a powerhouse couture and made-to-measure label that elevates the fashion milieu in the Philippines. They gained the attention thanks to their consistent effort in dressing brides in elegant pieces, but aside from bridal gowns they also create other customized dresses. Perfect for the bold and fashion-forward brides, La Mariee's designs are fun, whimsical, but dreamy and romantic at the same time!
Price starts from PHP 50.000.
Starting the business in 2001, Richie Ortega-Torres is known for the variety of bridal gowns, entourage dresses, flower girls dress, prom gowns, cocktail dresses, men's formal wear and barongs. With client list from all over the world, this bridal house's is classic, romantic and very feminine, with touches of vintage vibe and bohemian elements once in a while. To enhance and let their bride's personality shine through their design, an in-depth interview is usually being conducted to personally get to know them.
Price starts from PHP 80.000, including veil and hair accessories.
10. Emil Ocampo
He established this business by joining bridal fairs and fashion shows at first. After that, through words of mouth from his happy clients, his name soared in the wedding industry. According to Emil, it's his mission in life to dedicate his gift and keep on perfecting his craft to make every bride's dream wedding gown into a beautiful reality. Behind his every design, there's an inspiration to create classic and elegant masterpieces.
Price starts from PHP 55.000 / set, including bridal gown, groom's suit, and accessories.