Costco, the popular Washington-based discount warehouse, is getting into the bridal business. The chain will soon start selling wedding dresses. The gowns are designed by Kirstie Kelly. Six styles will be available, ranging in price from $700 to $1,400, and the sizes will run from two to 24.

Costco's goal is to give brides who are on a budget an affordable designer dress. Kelly said the gowns will be displayed in a special, separate section of the warehouses so they won't just be sitting alongside super-sized products and off-price electronics.