As we previously mentioned, the TWD Wedding Sample Sale is a great way to score a beautiful designer gown at a great price…but not without first understanding fully what a sample sale is and what to expect.  Here are a few of our thoughts and tips:

• It may not be the best place to start your wedding dress shopping.  That’s because the sample sale gowns are just a selection of gowns from our shop, so not every silhouette, fabric type, and style is represented.
• Sample sale gowns are the stock pieces in the store that one would normally try on during an appointment when shopping for a gown.  Therefore, some of the gowns do have a bit of wear and tear.  We would never sell a gown that was beyond repair, but most gowns do need a bit of cleaning and we can definitely help to arrange that.
• Sample wedding dresses for sale in our shop typically range from a size 10 to 18.  These sizes roughly translate into a standard size 6 to 16 and a bra cup size of a B/C/D.  The standard length of a gown typically does not work well for someone that is shorter than 5′ or taller than 5’10”.  Bridal gowns can typically be tailored down 2-3 sizes, however they are much more difficult to go up in size.
• Bring the helpful decision makers and come ready to commit if you are serious about finding your gown at a sample sale.  Gowns cannot be held for you to think it over or have someone else chime in with their opinion at a later date.  Sales are a love at first sight kind of event so be prepared to buy if you fall in love with THE gown and can’t stand the idea of walking away from it.