With the economy in the gutter, brides are often fighting an emotional battle with their wedding planning. Even if you can afford certain things- it’s now seen as bad taste to go overboard in any one area. So with this in mind, we wanted to share some dresses that will have you looking like a million bucks but will keep you from serving only cheese and crackers at the reception.

Check out www.nordstrom.com. Their Wedding Shop has a slew of cute dresses that are a fraction of what the boutiques charge. And you can easily order and return them if the dress doesn’t fit. I thought these two were lots of fun and at under $500- you can get a pair of fantastic shoes that you can wear forever.