Congratulations - you're engaged! You've begun pinning (or have been for months!) photos of your dream wedding gown all over
Pinterest. You think you know what you want. So you start calling bridal boutiques and realize that this may be more complicated than you realized! Appointments? Trunk shows? WHAT?!?!? This doesn't have to be confusing - and it shouldn't be.
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| Ian Stuart - Basilica |
First off, if you aren't sure or have a question, simply ask. Your bridal consultant should be willing to answer any question you may have. We will begin tackling the most frequently asked questions that our brides ask us here at White of Dublin. So let's start:
What Is a Trunk Show?
It's a special event scheduled over a period of time when a
wedding dress designer sends his/her most current collection of wedding gowns to the bridal boutique for brides to try on during their scheduled appointment times. The designer may sometimes attend the event and brides will have a chance to meet with him/her.
Why Have Trunk Shows?
Bridal stores
typically carry a few dresses from a handful of designers. Trunk
shows allow customers the chance to see and try on dresses that
they wouldn't typically see at that store. The internet has given brides a chance to find designers from all over the world that they love. Contact bridal salons that carry the designers you're interested in to see whether they have any trunk shows scheduled.
When Are They Held?
Call local bridal
boutiques to see when and if there
are trunk shows scheduled, and with which designers. Our trunk shows are
planned well in advance, so we can give you a list of
dates for your favorite designer. The shows last from one to three days, and appointments book up
quickly. Call early!
Anything Else I Should Know?
Understand
that a trunk show is not technically a sale. The dresses are not marked
as discounted. But,
sometimes, trunk shows do offer a discount for placing
your order on the spot. Even if we can't offer a discount, the designer may
throw in a few extras (buttons down the back, additional length on the
sleeves or the train) without charging you more. This relatively small
savings could make a big difference if you're working with a tight
budget.
Thank you to
TheKnot.com for the inspiration of this blog article.
