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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:

Click here for Trunk Show Tips.

Remember to phone ahead for your appointment!

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Northern California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales

Central California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales

Southern California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales

Northern California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales

San Francisco

Amy Kuschel Bride has a Trunk Show in their San Francisco boutique for Bay Area jewelry designer Carrie Mader Friday, November 20-21. Carrie Mader adds a hint of sparkle, soft color and boho-luxe to the boutique’s jewelry offerings. 10% discount offered on Carrie Mader purchases made during the Trunk Show!

San Francisco wedding salon Bridal Galleria has a Vera Wang Trunk Show, November 5-8; Lazaro Trunk Show, Nov 12-15; Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show, November 19-22; Jim Hjelm Trunk Show, December 3-6.

Flair Bridal and Bridesmaids Boutique has a Trunk Show for Siri, November 6-8. You can get your Siri promotional discounts on bridesmaids dresses here, too! Also, Kirstie Kelly for Disney Maidens and Princess Blossoms Trunk Show, September 25-27. Receive a 15% Trunk Show discount for bridesmaid & flower girl orders placed during show. MORE FALL PROMOTIONS: 15% off all orders for Coren Moore placed by October 30; enjoy $20 off 2 or more Siri bridesmaid dresses if you order by November 30; receive an extra $20 off Lynne Lugo bridesmaid dresses if you order by November 30. FLAIR 2010 TRUNK SHOWS: Kirstie Kelly for Disney Bridal Trunk Show, January 15-17; Lynn Lugo Trunk Show, February 5–7; Coren Moore Trunk Show, February 26–28.

Haute Bride Couture Bridal has a Trunk Show for Australian wedding dress designer Martina Liana’s Spring 2010 Collection, October 30-31. Brides who purchase their gowns during the trunk will receive 10% their gown, as well as additional discounts on jewelry, veils and shoes! Apptoinments are required and tend to book up quickly, so please call 415/923-5900 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Joan Gilbert Bride has a fabulous European Couture Sample Sale which runs thru October 25. 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).

Siri Boutique has money-saving promotions: Order any Siri knee or tea-length dress in heavy taffeta or paper organza by end of October, and the dress is yours for just $200! Order any floor length gown in these fabrics for just $230! Call 415/431-8873 for swatches or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). (This promo does not apply to bridal gowns.) Bridesmaids dresses in other fabrics get a discount, too. Through November, each bridesmaid will receive $20 off each Siri dress if 2 or more are in the bridesmaid party (same fabric and color story) PLUS a 10% discount for 3 or more dresses, 15% discount for 7 or more dresses. Fast delivery, too—order in November, receive bridesmaids dresses by March 15, 2010. Promotions going on now at Siri Boutique or any Siri retailer! More info here.

The Bella Bride has Trunk Shows for Simone Carvalli, December 11-13, February 12-14, 2010; Cymbeline of Paris, January 22-23. Appointments are strongly recommended.

East Bay

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South Bay/Peninsula

Gabrielle’s Bridal Boutique in Campbell has a Melissa Sweet Trunk Show, December 4-5; a Romona Keveza Trunk Show, December 11-12. Make your appointment by calling 408/370-4999 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Nouvelle Vogue in San Mateo has a trunk show for Jenny Packham’s 2010 Collection and Maria Elena Headpieces, October 29-31. Receive 10% discount for wedding dresses purchased during the Trunk Shows—call 650/347-3444 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to make your appointment.

SWATI Couture is having a Grand Annual Sale with up to 50% off her East/West fusion bridal wear. Indian wedding attire, too! Through October 31, 2009.

Sacramento

House of Fashion Bridal Salon in Sacramento has their End of Summer Sample Sale September 1-30. Save 50% off select gowns from top designers like Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Alvina Valenta, Pronovias, Stephen Yearick and more. Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 916/554-7440 for more information.

Central California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales

Down the Aisle bridal salon in Arroyo Grande is having an incredible Sample Sale with discounts on designer wedding dresses and more. Call store for details: 805/474-4295 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Southern California Trunk Shows & Sample Sales

San Fernando Valley & San Gabriel Valley

Lili Bridals in Tarzana, in honor of their 51st Anniversary (in business since 1958!), is having 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! Lili Bridals also has a Valena Valentina Trunk Show, October 30-31. Meet Elena, the owner-designer on Saturday, October 31 and recieve a 15% discount on any orders placed at the show! There’s a Watters Bride Trunk show, February 26-28, 2010. Availablity is limited for these events so please call for your appointment. 818/774-9700.

R-Mine Bridal in their newly remodeled Studio City boutique has a Priscilla of Boston Trunk Show, November 5-7; Platinum Trunk Show, November 5-7. Please call 818/505-9064 to schedule an appointment or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Los Angeles

Jeweler to the stars Erica Courtney is teaming up with fashion stylist Colin Megaro to have a Drop Dead Gorgeous Jewelry Party at Erica’s LA boutique. Celebrate Hollywood glamour with jewels and hors d’ouevres, November 17, 6-9pm. Wear your red-carpet attire and RSVP at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). (And while you’re there, check out her Gorgeous and Engaged collection!)

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!

There’s a Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show at her Melrose Place boutique, October 22-24, 10-6pm. The show will feautre the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2010 collection. By appointment only, so call 323/655-1088.

The chic Melrose Place boutique of Temperley London will host a Trunk Show for their Fall 2010 Bridal Collection, along with a Luxe Bridal Bliss Showcase, November 6-7, 12-5pm. Enter to win a $2000 luxury bliss bridal package and meet some of LA’s top vendors like Patina Catering, Sweet Lady Jane wedding cakes, Me & Ro Jewelers and more! RSVP for this fab event: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 323/782-8000.

Orange County

Mariposa Boutique has Enzoani Trunk Show for the Love Colletion, December 4-6; Enzoani Trunk Show for the 2009 Collecetion, December 11-13; Enzonai Trunk Show for the Blue Collection, December 18-20. Special Savings available during Trunk Shows!

Mon Amie presents Jim Hjelm Bridal Trunk Show, October 30-November 1. Don’t forget to call 714/546-5700 for your appointment!

The Dresser in Fullerton has a Winnie Couture Avant Marie Trunk Show, November 27-28. They also have an amazing travel promotion: Order your wedding gown or book your bridesmaid party with them in November or December 2009, and recieve a voucher for your choice of an all-inclusive 4 Day/3 Night stay at the Starfish Resorts in Trelawny, Jamaica; 4 Day/3 Night Dream Cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, or Ensenada, Mexico; or an 8 Day Getaway at your choice of 3,500 different resorts around the world. Airfare and fees not included—but hey, what a way to save on your honeymoon! Details here.

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; they’re having a Winnie Couture Avant Mariee Trunk Show, November 7-8; Winnie Couture Diamond Label Trunk Show, December 5-6; Carrafina Bridal Trunk Show, January 29-31; and 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 has an MMM Jewelry & Veil Sample Sale, October 27-31; a Melissa Sweet, Vineyard, Reverie & Jewel Trunk Show, October 30-31; a Modern Trousseau Trunk Show, November 5-6; a Priscilla of Boston Trunk Show, November 12-14; an Amsale Trunk Show, November 20-22.

San Diego Area

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Online Sales and Discounts

Check out Celtic Jewelry and More! for this month’s specials on pendants, tiaras and earrings!

PLEASE NOTE: Here Comes The Guide is not responsible for the accuracy of the information presented on this page. It was posted in good faith with the best information available at the time, but we urge all our brides to contact retailers in advance to verify the details.

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