A&BÉ SAMPLES & SHIP NOW OPTIONS
december 2021
short timeline wedding dresses
eager to elope soon or maybe year-long wedding planning just didn’t sound appealing? whatever the reason is for your quick timeline, we're giving a rundown on how to navigate wedding dress shopping on a timeline crunch. we ALWAYS have your back, babe and getting you prepped on a speedy dress delivery is no different. if you need help, or even just a friendly reminder that love is the whole damn point, we’re here for you.
NO WAIT WEDDING DRESSES
samples
WHAT IS A WEDDING DRESS SAMPLE?
good question, babe! a sample is a gown purchased for the sake of trying on. these marked down gently used sample dresses are able to be purchased when we no longer need them in our shop or the dress style has been discontinued. you can book an appointment to shop our sample section and take home your dress that very day as-is. sample appointments are best for brides who have a quick wear date, who are budget-conscious, looking for instant gratification or just looking for a good deal on our designers!
WHAT SAMPLES ARE AVAILABLE?
our sample selection is constantly changing, but the best way to view our current off-the-rack selection is on our shop’s pinterest boards. some of our newer a&bé locations have a limited sample selection due to most dresses being brand new. if you’re in need of a short timeline wedding dress and don’t see your location linked below, we encourage you to reach out to that shop directly for further help and guidance!
SHORT WAIT WEDDING DRESSES
ship now
WHAT IS SHIP NOW?
ship now styles are dresses that have limited runs ready to ship or dresses that we’ve gotten extra stock of with the expectation of busy season fast approaching and brides’ needing a wedding dress quickly. while both our designers and stores have tried their best to curate a diverse ship now selection, our ship now stock is limited and ever-changing due to demand.
WONDERING WHAT LIMITED STOCK MEANS FOR YOU AND YOUR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE?
sometimes these designers may not have your exact size (maybe they have a size or two above your measurements), so in order to get your dress fast it’ll mean sizing up. this could also mean they may not have the color you were originally eyeing or maybe they don’t have your dress at all. that being said, sometimes you can hit the jackpot. the designer may have every single one of your boxes checked in a ship now style and you’ll be able to receive your wedding dress much quicker than the typical production time. if you have your eye on a particular designer or dress style and need a wedding gown quickly, we highly recommend reaching out to your local a&bé bridal shop for more information and timeline advice. we’re here to help, babe! so without further ado, let’s learn a little more about our typical ship now designers.
WHAT A&BÉ WEDDING DRESS DESIGNERS OFFER SHIP NOW?
while ship now dress stock is very much here today, gone tomorrow, there are four a&bé bridal shop designers that are normally a go-to when it comes to all things speedy. these designers usually have limited stock we can pull from if need be.
made with love
if you lean towards subtly sexy bridal vibes, made with love might just be the perfect match. we have a rotating inventory of made with love wedding dresses so styles and sizes vary.
madi lane
looking for a ship now wedding dress under $2,500? madi lane is known for their affordable wedding dress options. madi lane’s extra stock fluctuates constantly, but it’s well worth looking into if you’re in need of a fun wedding dress that can ship fast.
willowby and wtoo
wondering where to find a dreamy elopement dress? or maybe you want a unique bridal ball gown for your big day that is fast approaching. willowby by watters and wtoo by watters are two wedding dress lines worth checking out if you’re on a tight wedding timeline. like all ship now designers, willowby’s and wtoo’s short timeline stock changes daily.
The Label
we designed The Label by a&bé x anna bé with you in mind and we undoubtedly took your timeline needs into consideration. of our 10 styles, 4 are offered with free ship now options. if you love the modern look and minimal bride vibes of our The Label collection — but need a wedding dress quickly — TENNYSON, BISHOP, PLATTE, and MCKINLEY are all ideal gowns for your short wedding timeline. make your wedding reception dress dreams come true or simply forgo the stress of waiting on your bridal gown with our The Label ship now styles.
what ship now styles are available?
the best way to find what ship now styles and sizes are currently available is to reach out to your local a&bé bridal shop. in the case of The Label by a&bé x anna bé, our exclusive line designed with you in mind, you can also contact our The Label by a&bé x anna bé team directly at info@thelabel.com as well as checking The Label instagram’s “ship now” highlight for the latest updates and inspiration.
that was a whole lot of info, but we’re here to help break down all the in’s and out’s of this new wedding world. relax and get ready to find the dress of your dreams.