Bridal Gowns Bridal Gowns typically cost $600 to $1000. Designer gowns can cost $2000 or more. What needs to be remembered on the purchases of bridal gowns, is the additional costs involved. If you're going to compare costs you need to get the complete delivered cost of the gown, which will include the cost of the gown, plus miscellaneous costs such as alterations, headpiece, jewelry, shoes, bra, gloves, veil and stockings. The final  cost can be several hundred dollars more than the gown itself. Other bridal gown options: Rent (Yes, gowns can be rented), use a pre-owned gown, create or have a seamstress create a gown from a bridal gown pattern available at fabric shoppes.