DRESSING IN YOUR BEST GOWN FOR THE CEREMONY.(LIFE & LEISURE)

Byline: JEAN PATTERSON Orlando Sentinel

You, the bride, are the center of attention on your wedding day -- and in the photographs that will commemorate the happy occasion for years to come. Naturally, you want to look your best.

You dream and save for the most beautiful gown you can afford. Usually, that gown is followed by a lot of add-ons and hidden costs. Most brides spend between $500 and $2,000 on their wedding gown, according to Bride magazine. The extras -- headpiece and veil, crinoline and shoes, alterations and delivery charges -- can add up to several hundred more dollars. If you are planning a summer wedding, now is the time to order your wedding gown -- and to adjust your budget to include all the incidentals. You can save money by shopping at discount stores and consignment shops. But because most brides buy their wedding ensembles in bridal salons, the prices quoted here are the ones you are likely to encounter in these small specialty …