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    4 Gorgeous Wedding Gowns Under $500

    Photo by: Courtesy of the Designer / The Knot
    J. Crew
    An unadorned gown with a striking silhouette is one way to keep costs low and style high.
    Sararose gown, $450, JCrew.com
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    Photo by: Courtesy of the Designer / The Knot
    J. Crew
    An unadorned gown with a striking silhouette is one way to keep costs low and style high.
    Sararose gown, $450, JCrew.com
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    Fri, Feb 1, 2013 12:58 PM EST

    The average bride spends about $1,200 on her wedding dress. We always love a good challenge, and this time it was finding you some stunning gowns at less than half the average price.

    By Jennie Ma for TheKnot.com

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