What does sample sale mean wedding dresses?
A sample sale is a sale in which bridal stores will do a clear out of some of the gowns in their inventory and have them marked down at low prices which means savings on savings for our brides (perfect for our brides planning their wedding on a budget!)
What does it mean by sample dress?
Do the words “sample dress” or “bridal sample sale” make you wonder what it means? Stock piece, sample dress, off the rack – they are all the same thing: It is simply a dress in our store that has been tried on by brides! Never worn or altered, just tried on.
What is a sample sale appointment?
Essentially, a sample sale is when a wedding dress boutique sells on the sample dresses that they use in their showroom, usually at a hefty discount. It doesn’t necessarily mean that only dresses in small sizes are available, known in the industry as “sample sizes”, as most boutiques buy samples in a range of sizes.
What size are sample wedding dresses UK?
Size 8-12
Sample gowns are usually in Bridal Size 8-12. Keep in mind, these are “Bridal Sizes” which are 1-2 sizes smaller than street size.
What is a bridal sample size?
Bridal Size 8-12
Why are wedding dress samples so small?
Wedding gown samples in bridal shops are usually a standard length which can be very long for some brides. As with sizing, this is to accommodate a range of heights. Wedding dresses are made to fit brides who are 5’8″ and shorter. If you have ever wondered why bridal shops have pedestals, this is why.
What is a typical bridal sample size?
What is a sample wedding dress?
Brides marrying within a four month window or those on a specific budget, may wish to consider a sample gown. This means that the dress has been in-store only, tried on by brides, but has not been altered in any way or worn outside of the shop.
Why are the wedding dresses sold on sale?
The wedding dresses are sold at reduced prices to reflect any potential wear, damage or seasonality. All our sample sale wedding dresses are available to buy online, or alternatively you can book an appointment to try them on at the boutique.
Are your bridal gowns in the sample sale in the best condition?
Many brides tell us that the bridal gowns in our sample wedding dress sale are in the best condition of any they’ve seen. That’s because we have The Alterations Service in-house with us to keep them in tip-top condition for you.
Can I buy a wedding dress off the peg?
We often have a selection of ex display wedding dress samples available for brides to purchase ‘off the peg’. Our sample dresses are in beautiful condition, and give you the opportunity to buy a British designer gown at a reduced price. All samples are sized between a high street 10 and 12, however dresses can be altered to fit.