Trunk Shows
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:
PHOTO: Mariposa Boutique
Don’t forget to phone ahead for your appointment!
Northern California
San Francisco
Alexandra Bridal announces a Bridesmaids Event April 25-May 6, with Trunk Shows by Melissa Sweet, Vineyard Collection and Priscilla of Boston. All bridesmaid dress purchases will receive 10% off. May 13-17 is a Blowout Floor Sample Sale, with couture designer wedding dresses starting at $299 and bridesmaid dresses starting at just $39.99! Includes gowns by Amy Michelson, Romona Keveza, Bonaparte-NY, Ines diSanto and more. Call for your appointment.
Amy Kuschel Bride has a “Runway to the Aisle” Designer Sample Sale, May 7-10. This unique sale event features gowns from the 2008 collection runway show, offered at a fifty percent discount. Sizes range from runway-ready to Designer Size 12. Call 415/956-5657 to make your appointment.
South Bay/Peninsula
Gabrielle’s Bridal Boutiquehas a Couture Designer Sample Sale, May 29-31. Floor Samplse by designers like Vera Wang, Anne Barge, Melissa Sweet and more, starting at just $250! Space is limited so contact Gabrielle’s for your appointment.
The Unique Bride showcasesHaute Bride Jewels and Accessories, May 3-4; Amsale,May 16-17; Head Pieces by Toni, August 2-3. These shows book up quickly so don’t wait to call for your appointments!
Southern California
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Bridal is showcasing Vineyard Collection, May 1-4. Special Trunk Show discounts during the shows only. Call for your appointment.
San Fernando Valley
Lili Bridals is bringing in Anjolique, May 16.
Orange County
Mariposa Boutique is showcasing Enzoani Blue, May 2–5, June 13-16; Mori Lee, May 23–25; Maggie Sottero, 18–20.
Mary Me Bridal will be featuring Pronovias by Manuel Mota, May 9-10; Eve of Milady, May 16-17; Amalia Carrera, May 16-17.
Mon Amie presents Justina McCaffrey, May 2-4; Stephen Yearick, May 16-18; Alvina Valenta, May 31-June 1; Anne Barge, June 6-8; Amy Michelson, with the designer’s only West Coast appearance for the year, June 13-14; Jim Hjelm, June 20-22; Ines DiSanto, June 27-29, August 8-10; Lazaro, with the designer’s only Southern California appearance for 2008, July 11-13; Monique Lhuillier, July 18-20; Augusta Jones , August 1-3; Liancarlo, August 22-24.Don’t forget to call for your appointment!
The Dresser showcases Anjolique, May 16-18.
The White Dress has Platinum Gown/Melissa Sweet, May 2-4; Elizabeth Fillmore, May 9-10; Caroline Herrera, May 15-18; Badgley Mischka, May 29-31