Trunk Shows & Sample Sales
Question: What exactly is a “trunk show”?
Answer:The designer or their representative brings his or her entire collection (yes, in trunks!), and provides personal consultations. They may suggest custom changes, and offer special pricing and incentives on orders placed during the show!!!! —Lisa Litt of Lili Bridals:
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Northern California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales
Central California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales
Southern California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales
FEATURED EVENT
Discounts on Monique Lhuillier & Vera Wang Wedding Dresses
Bridal Galleria in San Francisco is offering a 10% discount on gowns by featured designers during the following Trunk Shows:
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2010 Trunk Show, July 16–19
This exclusive Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show features brand new Spring 2010 wedding dresses not yet in stores! A trend-setting designer to celebrities worldwide, Monique is once again redefining bridal fashion with her newest collection—modern yet feminine styles in sumptuous silks, adorned with frothy lace and ruffles.
Bridal Galleria is the only Northern California store to represent both the Monique Lhuillier Signature and Platinum Collections.
Vera Wang Spring 2010 Trunk Show, August 6–9
Fashion icon Vera Wang is showcasing her complete Spring 2010 collection at this Bridal Galleria Trunk Show. Be there when these Vera Wang wedding gowns are shown to the public for the very first time!
Bridal Galleria is the only Northern California salon to represent all 3 Vera Wang divisions—Opening Price Point, Collection, and Luxe.
Space for these couture Trunk Shows is limited, so Bay Area Brides, please call early to book your personal consultation.
Bridal Galleria
3 Embarcadero Center
Lobby Level
San Francisco
www.bridalgalleria.com
415/362-2277
Northern California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales
San Francisco
San Francisco wedding salon Bridal Galleria has a Lazaro Trunk Show, June 25-28; Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show, July 16-18; Romona Keveza Trunk Show, September 17-20; Marisa Trunk Show, October 1-4; Rivini Trunk Show, October 22-25; Vera Wang Trunk Show, August 6-8; November 5-8; Lazaro Trunk Show, Nov 12-15; Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show, November 19-22; Jim Hjelm Trunk Show, December 3-6.
Haute Bride on Union Street has their annual wedding gown Sample Sale, July 11-12. No apptointments necessary—the staff will meet with brides on a first come, first serve basis. Come early for the best selection on designer gowns by Caroline de Villo, Essense of Australia, Martina Liana, Jane Wang and more, marked down 50-70%! There’s also a Sara Gabriel Veils Trunk Show, July 24-25.Please call for an appointment, 415/923-5900.
Joan Gilbert Bride has a fabulous European Couture Sample Sale which runs May thru July. Sophisticated wedding dresses by English, French and Italian designers, including Le Spose Di Gio, all in excellent condition. From sizes 2-8. Originally priced $2550-$6850, now 30%- 70% off! Please call for your private appointment at Joan’s Presidio Heights atelier, 415/752-1808 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Marina Morrison is showcasing the latest bridal collection by designer Lela Rose, June 18-30. Many styles not yet available in stores will be on display during this time; on July 10-11, Designer Debra Moreland will be making a personal appearance with Paris Accessories’ latest wedding jewelry and wedding accessories. This is your chance to have one of the industry’s top talents style your wedding look with those extra details. Call 415/984-9360 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for your appointment.
East Bay
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South Bay/Peninsula
The Unique Bride is having a Sara Gabriel Veils and Accessories Trunk Show, June 27-28; they’re also having a Sample Sale on designer wedding dresses (mostly in designer size 10) up to 75% off retail price!
Sacramento
House of Fashion Bridal has a wedding dress Trunk Show for Casablanca, May 29-31.
Central California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales
The Red Dress: Vintage Style Clothing in Morro Bay and Online is having a 10% off sale with free shipping on all in-stock dresses, including vintage-style dresses by designers Nataya, Jessica McClintock and Martin McRae. Discounts also on instock renaissance dresses and Celtic wedding dresses—and no sales tax!
Southern California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales
San Fernando Valley & San Gabriel Valley
Caprice Bridal in Glendale has a designer Trunk Show for the French-inspired gowns by Cymbeline of Paris, July 17-19; a Stephen Yearick Trunk Show, July 31-August 2; a YSA Makino Trunk Show, August 28-30. To make your appointment, please call 818/240-3323.
Lili Bridals in Tarzana is having a Mother of the Bride and eveningwear trunk show featuring Montage, Rina Di Montella, Cameron Blake and Capri, June 18-June 20. In honor of Lili Bridals 50th Anniversary (in business since 1958!), there’s a sample sale with gowns up to 30-75% off. Includes wedding dresses by designers Pronovias, Rivini, Allure and more! Go to this link to find out how to get a free cleaning of your sample sale gown!
Los Angeles
Juliana’s Bridal Collection at Make it Fit in Brea has a money-saving promotion: Buy your bridal gown here, and receive complimentary expert alterations—up to a $300 value!
Monique Lhuillier is having a one day only sample sale, Sunday, July 19, 10am-4:30pm at their pop-up store in downtown L.A.,1201 S. Grand Avenue, 2nd Floor. Monique Lhuillier’s Bridal Collection & Ready-to-Wear samples will be discounted 40% to 90%! Merchandise will be sold “as is” and all sales are final. No appointments will be taken for this event, so go early for best selection of your discount Monique Lhuillier wedding dress!
Orange County
The Dresser in Fullerton has an Essense of Austrailia Trunk Show, June 20—includes some exclusive sneak peeks! A trunk show for Patti’s Bridals, July 16-18, featuring her new Fall line; a Bel Aire Bridal Accessories Trunk Show, July 16-18. Please call 714/870-7101 for your appointment!
Mariposa Boutique has trunk shows for the Enzoani 2009 Collection, July 31-August 2; Enzoani Blue and Enzoani Love Collections, August 7-9; Paloma Blanca, September 11-13; Pronovias, October 4-6; Moonlight Bridal Collection, October 16-18. Special Savings available during Trunk Shows!
Mon Amie presents an Amy Michelson Trunk Show, June 19-20—the designer herself will make an appearance on June 20, with her Fashion Show beginning at 9:30am; Ines Di Santo Trunk Show, June 26-28, meet the designer; Renee Pawlee Bridal Accessories, Jewelry, Veils, Tiaras, and Hair Accessories Trunk Show, June 26-28; Augusta Jones Trunk Show, July 24-27; a Jim Hjelm Trunk Show, July 31-August 2; a Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show, August 14-16; Romona Keveza Trunk Show for her Legends Collection, August 21-23; St. Pucchi Trunk Show, September 4-6; Avine Perruci Trunk Show, September 4-6; Liancarlo Trunk Show, September 11-13; Stephen Yearick, September 18-20; Ysa Makino, September 18-20. Don’t forget to call 714/546-5700 for your appointment!
The Wedding Day bridal salon in Fountain Valley offers savings for their clients, such as a 10% discount off of wedding invitations purchased at their store, and a $30 coupon for Friar Tux Tuxedo and Suit rentals; their ongoing Sample Sale includes designer wedding dresses at a discount, with some up to 70% off! Call them for details, 714/ 593-5900.
The White Dress in Corona del Mar hosts Platinum Trunk Show, July 29-August 3; Melissa Sweet Trunk Show, August 21-23.
San Diego Area
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