Looks like RhimJhim has good reviews on bridals that are lower cost. One of my sister in laws had a dress done from Hilal Silk - looked simple but ridiculously gorgeous due to the color combinations. Sometimes less is more - i.e. less overly done embroidery (which will likely blacken over time anyway).
Any other contacts? Where did you get your dress done from if it wasn’t designer? Can you post a pic, a phone number or contact for the person/business you worked with? There really should be a compilation of contact numbers somewhere for the Budget Bride to reference.
Makkah bridals on tariq road has some really nice stuff. there are 3 i believe in the same area, i got my stuff from there. very pretty and reasonably priced. porshia also has bridals and their quality is really good too. Also, several shops in Dolmen mall are not designer but carry some really nice bridals too.