If you’re a 2023 or 2024 bride, finding your wedding dress is surely high on your never-ending list of to-dos. With plenty of wedding expenses to bare in mind, finding your perfect dress within your budget can be a challenge. Especially when many wedding dress designers and bridal shops don’t list their pricing online.

Luckily, if you’re shopping with Grace + Ivory (in our Bucktown showroom or online) you’ll know the prices of the gowns you’ll be trying before ever stepping foot into the salon. Shopping with a direct-to-consumer bridal brand also means you won’t have to skimp on quality to stay within budget. Designer quality gowns without the labels or the fuss!

Although Grace + Ivory has wedding dresses to try in a plethora of fabrics and silhouettes, we’re focusing on just a few lace favorites. Here’s our top five luxurious lace wedding dress all under $2,500!

Grace + Ivory’s Tessa dress (left) and Elle Dress (right)

The Carmen Dress

New to the Grace + Ivory collection, The Carmen dress Is a strong start to our list of luxe lace wedding dresses. The lace on this unique gown features a mix of art-deco curves and floral details that can fit with a variety of aesthetics from loft wedding to beach elopement. At $1,795 this sheath style is as comfortable as it is sexy (thanks to a oh-so-soft jersey nude underlay!)

The Elle Dress

At $2,095, The Elle dress always makes our list of lace wedding gowns, thanks to a stunning keyhole back with just the right amount of hand-beaded shimmer. We love the dimension in this gown, since Elle is made with a peachy champagne underlay and a soft-ivory lace. Our absolute favorite detail? The Scalloped, lace-edge train! If you’re a bride who is all about the details, Elle may be your perfect dress.

The Ruth Dress

If you’re all about the romance when it comes to your bridal style, The Ruth dress is one to add to your try-on list. At $2,195, this all over lace ballgown is fiercely feminine and unique. Ruth features a stunning keyhole back and scalloped lace extra long train for a dramatic walk down the aisle. We’re picturing Ruth paired with a wispy updo and a tulle chapel veil!

The Tessa Dress

At $1,895, The Tessa dress embodies everything that is the modern romantic bride. With an overall simplistic feel and an asymmetrical leafy lace applique, this wedding dress often induces a few tears (we’re looking at you, mom!) By far our favorite detail, however, is the illusion button-up back. So bridal and so in budget!

The Blake Dress

If you’re looking for a unique and vintage dress to wow your guests and show off your personal style, the Blake dress is a must try for your Grace + Ivory appointment. At $2,195, Blake features a soft, all-over art deco lace and darling bell-sleeves. With a clear sequin along the lace trim of the V-neckline, back, and waist seam…this wedding dress is anything but dull. We’ve paired it below with our fingertip tulle veil!

Not Loving All The Lace?

Maybe you’ve tried on a few and decided lace just wasn’t your thing. That’s okay! Especially if you are petite, certain lace types can feel overwhelming. Or if your bridal aesthetic is more modern and chic, you’ll probably lean towards satin and crepes over laces and tulles. Luckily, there are many fabrics, textures, and beading options to explore. Plus It’s always good to keep an open mind whether you’ve tried on zero or fifty wedding dresses.

Browse the rest of Grace + Ivory’s under $2,500 collection here. Or if you’re eyeing a luxurious lace style from above, you can book your Bucktown appointment now. We can’t wait to meet you!

Photography credit:
Ed & Aileen
Daniel Kelleghan

5 Luxurious Lace Wedding Dresses Under $2,500