Fall Trunk Show Announcement.

Fall Schedule for Trunk Shows:
7/16 & 7/17 - Casablanca Bridal Fall 2010
7/23 & 7/24 - Jim Hjelm Bridal & Bridesmaids
8/14 - Susanna Designs Custom Veils & Headpieces
8/20 & 8/21 - Casablanca Glamour Collection Fall 2010 (Plus Size Samples 18-28)
8/27/ & 8/28 - Maggie Sottero Fall 2010
9/7 - 9/18 - Watters Bridal, WToo Bridal, Watters & Watters, Wtoo, WaWa, Collection 20
10/1 & 10/2 - Jasmine Couture

Hope to see all of you soon. Remember You get between 10% and 15% off your orders placed during these trunk show dates.

Tips for Attending a trunk show

It's not a fashion show. It's not for every bride. But it may be where you find the dress of your dreams. Here is what you need to know before you go.

What is a trunk show?
A trunk show is a limited time opportunity to view, select and purchase a bridal gown from a designer's collection. Since shops can't carry every designer's entire line, trunk shows offer brides the chance to see a larger selection from a certain designer.

What should you expect?
Trunk shows offer the opportunity to see many gowns from one designer at onece, so expect that you will need an appointment. Call the store ahead of time to schedule a time.
If you find a gown you like but want to have minor changes made to it, you can talk with the rconsultant and have the designer make the changes. Maybe you want a higher neckline or you need to adjust the waist slightly. This is the chance to take a dress and make it a more perfect gown for you, by seeing something similar with the entire line available to you. You should expect to buy a dress. Trunk show gowns don't stay at the store. When the show is over, usually after two or three days, the dresses move on to another city and another show. There is no opportunity to come back and try on the dress. If your grandmother is paying for the dress and wants to be involved with the selection, bring her to the trunk show. You only have a limited amount of time and you need to be ready and willing to make a decision. You never know when you'll find the dress of your dreams.
Expect to try on gowns. Don't roll out of bed and show up at the shop. You want to look radiant in your gown on your wedding day, so put a little effort into shopping. Do your hair and put on makeup. Wear appropriate undergarments. If you have a strapless bra, bring it along. More than likely you won't have the shoes you plan to wear with your gown, but bring shoes that reflect the heel height you plan to wear.
Who should go?
A trunk show should never be your first time looking at gowns. Trunk shows are for the more serious bride who is interested in a particular designer. You need to know your budget, your style and the designer you like. Hitting every trunk show will drive you crazy. You are better off doing your research before you go to a trunk show. Find the designers you like and decide on a price range. Trunk shows are for brides who are prepared to buy a wedding dress. If you already have taken the time to look at dresses and have identified designers who you like, then you should go to a trunk show. Be sure to make an appointment and be prepared with questions for the consultant. You need to be serious about buying. It is an opportunity to see an entire collection that was not purchased by a bridal salon. When the trunk show closes the dresses leave and they aren't coming back. You need to be ready to buy.
Who shouldn't go?
Don't come in if you haven't been looking at dresses yet. The trunk show will just be confusing. Don't go to a trunk show until you know your budget and match it with an appropriate designer. If you are on a $5000 budget you won't be happy with a trunk show featuring $500 gowns. And if you are on a $500 budget you are wasting your time going to see a designer whose dresses are $5000. Don't go just for fun with your friends. Appointments are limited, so don't take one from a bride who has her heart set on a gown from a particular designer. Look through some bridal magazines, visit some local bridal shops and get a good idea of the type of dress you want. Then take a look at our schedule of area trunk shows. The dress of your dreams awaits.