WEDDING DRESS SAMPLE SALE 101
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let’s face it, babe, entering the bridal world can feel overwhelming. from new terms like wedding dress sample sale, designer size charts, and more, it can be dizzying trying to digest all the terms and bridal knowledge.
consider this wedding dress sale blog your go-to for all things sample sale wedding dresses. if you want to find a used wedding dress near me,further details on consignment wedding dresses,or information on what bridal samples are in the first place, you’ll find all the information you need below!
what is a sample wedding dress?
unlike shopping online or at a clothing boutique, most bridal shops only carry one dress per design and don’t carry designers’ entire collections.
when browsing new collections at market, bridal boutiques purchase a few styles that speak to them from the collection and when those dresses finally arrive in store, they become the shop's sample.
these sample wedding dresses are then tried on by brides and if a bride says yes to a particular design, a new wedding dress is ordered in the bride’s size after taking measurements.
what does it mean to buy a sample dress?
buying a sample wedding dress means that a bride purchased a wedding dress off-the-rack when shopping for a wedding dress.
when purchasing a sample wedding dress, you can expect to take the dress home that day in its current condition.
most of the time, minor flaws such as loose beading, slight marks, etc. will be noted as well as reflected in the gown’s discount. you can usually expect some work needed such as more extensive alterations or cleaning when buying a sample wedding dress off-the-rack.
how much cheaper is a sample wedding dress?
the price of sample wedding dresses is largely dependent on the condition of the sample dress and if the gown has been discontinued.
gowns that have not been discontinued can still be ordered by the store, whereas discontinued wedding dresses can no longer be made by designers and therefore are no longer needed in shop.
as a general rule of thumb, brides can expect sample wedding gowns to be discounted from 20-60%. this discount wedding dress range can save brides thousands, especially when purchasing a designer sample wedding dress off-the-rack.
why are sample wedding dresses cheaper?
sample wedding dresses are cheaper due to the discount mentioned above when buying off-the-rack. though you save on the dress, you can expect to spend a little more on bridal alterations for repair work needed and to achieve a better fit.
if you’re looking for an affordable wedding dress or even wedding dresses under $1,000, shopping for off-the-rack sample wedding dresses is definitely something to consider.
most bridal boutiques will have a sample rack to shop in store. at a&bé bridal shop we also encourage brides to browse our off-the-rack sample wedding dress selection before arriving.
you can find each bridal shop’s off-the-rack sample collection below by clicking on the link and exploring their ‘off-the-rack wedding gowns’ section.
what is a bridal sample sale?
a bridal sample sale is an event in which bridal shops usually further discount their sample collection and add additional discounted samples for a limited time.
at a&bé bridal shop, we usually hold bridal sample sales twice a year. don’t worry about waiting till our next wedding dress sample sale to score a deal on designer bridal gowns though. shop discounted bridal samples online by browsing our a&bé bridal shop pinterest boards linked above and booking a bridal appointment at your local a&bé bridal shop.
SAMPLE SIZE WEDDING DRESS SALE
since off-the-rack samples are wedding dresses that were bought for the shop, the majority of sample wedding dresses will fit like a street size 8-12 with a smaller selection up to size 20. we highly encourage you to inquire about your specific size range when booking a sample sale event appointment. ALL a&bé bridal shop inventories vary by location and select shops have a strong selection of size-inclusive off-the-rack samples!
as a general rule of thumb, most wedding dresses can be altered up to 2 dress sizes without compromising the integrity of the dress. this guideline is dependent on the gown’s silhouette and ideal fit.
another factor to be mindful of when shopping off-the-rack bridal samples is the length of the gown. if you are short to average in height, off-the-rack wedding dresses will be long, but a hem is usually an easy fix in alterations. for brides that are taller than average, there may be less sample gown options due to dresses being too short and not having the ability to add length.
BRIDAL SAMPLE SALES
now that you’ve gotten a better idea about what off-the-rack bridal samples are and how to find discounted wedding dresses, we also want to cover situations in which buying a wedding dress off-the-rack may be a good idea.
last minute wedding dress
whether you didn’t know when to buy your wedding dress or you want a second look, sometimes rushing to find a wedding dress happens. shopping off-the-rack wedding dresses is a wonderful way to get your bridal gown fast and start alterations almost immediately.
used wedding dresses
if you’re looking for a secondhand wedding dress or typing ‘preowned wedding dresses near me’ into your phone the second you get engaged, chances are you want to score a deal on your wedding gown.
while we don’t currently carry or accept used wedding dresses at a&bé bridal shop, our off-the-rack wedding dress collections can contain forfeited wedding dresses.
these off-the-rack wedding dresses are particularly rare finds because they are in excellent condition and often a different size than our regular bridal sample range. with forfeited off-the-rack samples, you’re practically buying a brand new designer wedding dress for a discounted price.
affordable sustainable wedding dresses
if you want an eco-friendly wedding dress, buying an off-the-rack sample is a great option. when ordering a new wedding dress, a gown is custom made. with an off-the-rack sample, nothing new is being created, thus saving on production waste and the environmental impact of shipping, etc.
while brides can find sustainable wedding dress designers at a&bé bridal who focus on using natural and organic wedding dress materials, the most sustainable shopping option for eco-conscious brides is buying an off-the-rack wedding dress.
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