text: Wedding season is fast upon us, but with the average cost of the big day hitting £25,000, thrifty brides are on the hunt for ways to budget. It's easy to cut costs by snapping up invites and decorations on the high street, but would you buy your wedding dress from the likes of Monsoon or Debenhams? Or would you rather make like the A-list and splash the cash on a timeless Vera Wang or Oleg Cassini gown? As millions of brides begin the hunt for their perfect dress, FEMAIL has pitted the best dresses on the high street against the more high-end gowns. So, can you tell which gowns cost hundreds and which sets you back thousands? BRIDES . DEBENHAMS VS WHITE BY VERA WANG . Debenhams is one of the most popular dress vendors on the high street and the store has added a covetable bridal collection to its repertoire. Describing the wedding range on its website, Debenhams say the classic and modern styles are designed to make you 'look and feel fabulous' on your big day. On Debenhams.com, one £199 dress  is described as a 'beautiful Grecian inspired gown crafted from satin with beautiful chiffon straps and waterfall detail to the centre front and back.' It has a fitted, boned bodice with stone, bead and sequin floral embellishment to the waist and rear straps and an elegantly flared skirt - and costs no more than a dress you might snap up for a night on the town. Scroll down for video . Can YOU tell which is which? Left: Debut at Debenhams' £199 Ivory embellished Grecian wedding dress, right: White by Vera Wang £1,450 Illusion Neckline Ball Gown with Lace Detail Style . Vera Wang, on the other end of the spectrum, is the wedding dress designer synonymous with luxury. In 1990, she opened her own design salon in the Carlyle Hotel in New York, featuring her now trademark bridal gowns with financial backing from her father. The Vera Wang label quickly took off, earning praise from the fashion elite for its luxurious fabrics, exquisite detailing and modern interpretation of classic lines. From Mariah Carey and Kim Kardashian to Heidi Klum and Jessica Simpson, a number of stars have entrusted the renowned designer with their special day. Other Vera Wang-wearing brides include Khloe Kardashian, who married Lamar Odom in 2009 in one of her designs, as well as Victoria Beckham, Ivanka Trump and Chelsea Clinton. Her iconic designs, which often come embellished with tulle, diamantes and pearls, retail at over £1,000 within her White by Vera Wang line - and if you want one made bespoke, the price sky-rockets. The Vera Wang designs, left, which are available at David's Bridal and cost over £1,000 have earned praise from the fashion elite for their luxurious fabrics, while  Debenhams designs, such as this No 1 Jenny Packham Designer ivory floral embellished mesh maxi dress, right, which costs £220, have become a popular high-street option . MONSOON VS DAVID'S BRIDAL JEWEL COLLECTION . Monsoon also offer lavish dresses for brides on a budget. Describing its range of vintage-inspired dresses, which cost around £300, the brand say: 'Bedecked with romantic lace, layers of tulle and lavish embellishments, our bridal collection has something to suit all brides-to-be. 'Designed exclusively in London, each and every one of our beautiful dresses has been expertly-crafted with the utmost love, care and attention to detail.' The store has a dedicated 'wedding boutique' on its website and even has a bridal Pinterest board that can be used to garner information. David's Bridal, on the other hand, is a hugely popular American bridal boutique that opened its doors in Westfield last year. Stocking the likes of White by Vera Wang and Truly by Zac Posen, as well as its own Jewel Collection, the designs are lavish. Monsoon also offer lavish dresses for brides on a budget, including this Coralie Dress, left, for £299. David's Bridal Jewel Collection Tulle ball gown with illusion neckline, long sleeves and lace appliqués, right, will set you back £1,195 . BHS VERSUS DAVID'S BRIDAL . With dresses starting at £85 for a more casual, short dress, BHS offers what is arguably the most affordable range of wedding attire on the high street. 'Be a blushing bride in one of our spectacular wedding dresses,' reads the range's description. 'We also have a fantastic range of bridal shoes, accessories and bridal lingerie - to ensure your day is picture perfect.' Gowns, which cost - on average - around £150, come with floor-sweeping skirts, delicate pleating and some with internal support to ensure added comfort. David's Bridal sell more showstopping gowns at their boutique in Westfield, London, and online, where dresses come adorned with intricate tulle, embellished with flowers, ruched skirts and a pricetag north of £1,000. BHS offers what is arguably the most affordable range of wedding attire on the high street, left, a floor-length gown costing £150, while David's Bridal offer more showstopping gowns like this Oleg Cassini boat neck ball gown with low back, dramatic cascade skirt and 3D flower embellished bodice, right, for £1,595 . David's Bridal Jewel Collection dot tulle ball gown with sweetheart neckline, corset bodice and tiered lace skirt with chapel train, left, which would set you back £ 1,195, versus the Violet gown from Sir Philip Green's BHS, which costs £180 . COAST VERSUS MELISSA SWEET . Coast is another high street retailer known and loved for its sophisticated fashion. The store's bridal boutique includes lace wedding dresses and vintage style gowns through to contemporary midi-length or backless maxis. 'Each style is designed to accentuate your features with stunning fabrics finished with embellishment or embroidery,' they say. The dresses, which cost around £150 each, are available in a range of lace and tulle, some with embroidered and embellished details. Melissa Sweet, meanwhile, prides herself on her creations, which are inspired by her passion for the well-made things of the past. David's Bridal, who stock her gowns costing around £1,200, say: 'Her graceful designs combine a modern sensibility with exquisite vintage detailing, cascading lace, beautiful ribbon trims and intricate hand-sewn beading. 'Her gowns are polished yet pretty, fluid and captivating, the perfect collection for the modern romantic.' Melissa Sweet designed exclusively for David’s Bridal strapless A-line gown with 3D floral appliqué embellishment, left, costs £1,295, while Coast's Maddison dress has a boned structured bodice and a statement hi low hem skirt with underneath tulle at a cost of £250 . PHASE EIGHT VERSUS OLEG CASSINI . Phase Eight offer a range of thrifty dresses priced between  £250 and £750 in sizes  6-20. In a nod to 1930s Hollywood, a lot of the gowns come with vintage embroidery, beading and lovely lace. Everything is designed exclusively in-house and season after season, the store's buyers travel across the globe in search of the perfect embroidery to inspire and inform the gowns. Conversely, Oleg Cassini, the late American fashion designer born to an aristocratic Russian family, dressed some of the most revered Hollywood style icons. The house's designs, which promise to be 'timeless, elegant and polished', can cost as much as £1,795. Josephina dress, £495, Phase Eight, left, and David's Bridal  Cassini all over lace strapless ball gown with 3D flora at full skirt, fort £1,795 . David's Bridal Jewel Collection tulle over satin trumpet gown with south detailing and sweep train, left, £1,895, versus Phase Eight's Hope Twenties inspired wedding dress heavily embellished with shimmering beads and sequins, right, which, at £595, is less than half the price . BRIDESMAIDS . ASOS AND ASDA VERSUS DAVID'S BRIDAL . Better known for its fast-fashion, super successful e-tailer ASOS looks set to get even bigger after making its first foray into wedding attire with an exclusive bridesmaid collection. With 30 options available, comprising of multi-styles in complementary fabrics, colours and prints, the bridesmaid collection offers bridal parties designs to be mixed and matched. The range, which starts from £38, promises to cater to different body shapes and is available in tones of lilac and lavender, sorbet shades of mint and lemon  and can even be worn mismatched. Girls' bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses start at £12 and there will be 14 options in total at Asda, left, whilst David's Bridal short one shoulder crinkle chiffon dress costs £110 . George at Asda is also hoping to help brides on a budget - by launching a wedding collection for bridesmaids and pageboys starting from just £7. Dubbed 'the most affordable range anywhere on the high street', the supermarket claim that it's half the price of rivals such as Debenhams and Next and is a 'saviour for cash-strapped brides-to-be'. The new range is designed for children aged 9 months up to 14 years, with girls' bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses start at £12, boys' formal shirts at £7 and suit trousers at £10. A complete outfit for a flowergirl will cost from £28, whilst pageboys can look sharp in a shirt, tie, waistcoat, suit and shoes for £51. David's Bridal, meanwhile, stocks slightly more expensive options with dresses - which are available in up to 53 colourways - costing over the £100 mark. ASOS has just ventured into bridesmaid attire (L-R) Wedding bandeau dress, £55,  maxi with fishtail, £65, drape front dress, £55. While David's Bridal offers dresses at double the price, such as this short tank lace bridesmaid dress, which is available in 25 colours for £120 . Monsoon does bridal parties on a budget: (L-R) Flowergirl: Fallon Dress £50, bridesmaid: Madison Dress £119, baby Flowergirl: Arianne Dress, £49, bride: Eliza Dress, £499, bridesmaid: Nancy Dress, £119, pageboy: Buster 4-piece suit set, £45 .
target: The average cost of the big day has hit £25,000 .
  Asos, Monsoon and Debenhams offering bridal and bridesmaid gowns .
  FEMAIL pits high-street offerings with designer dresses .