anyone know when abouts bridal shops have their sales?

mummyyummy_2

is there a specific time, like i.e. 'the january sales' (that usually start on boxing day!) or i was thinking maybe they do end of season sales, when they perphaps move form one season/collection to another? anyone any idea? thanks xmyx

aimee21j

The shop I bought my dress from were selling their samples now as they said all the wedding fayres start in September so need to make room for new designs.

than4

Not sure where you are but Pronuptia (in Nottingham) have a sale in October. It can be a bit of a lottery though, as they add gowns all the time and you have to find your size.

I bought mine at a designer dress sale (where you have to get a ticket, and again, its also a bit of a lottery) and got a £900 dress for £600. However, this meant I got no after sales service, and have to arrange for my own alterations etc. You might still be able to get some service if you buy from a shop, even if it is a sale gown.

I was told new season gowns come in January, so there might also be some more sales then.

MsChazzer

Don't know where you are based but I got my dress in Pronuptia in Edinburgh. The front of their shop is an outlet for the rest of the stores, selling ex-display and show dresses at up to 70% off. I ended up getting a proper weddingy wedding dress because of it!

mummyyummy_2

MsChazzer wrote: »

Don't know where you are based but I got my dress in Pronuptia in Edinburgh. The front of their shop is an outlet for the rest of the stores, selling ex-display and show dresses at up to 70% off. I ended up getting a proper weddingy wedding dress because of it!

i dont suppose you know if that shop sell the larger/plus sizes do you? thanks xmyx

MsChazzer

Yes, it does, but I suppose it varies at any time. Pronuptia sizes are quite small though, I am a 12 although often 14 around the chest area and I tried on a 14 which was too small all over. The dress I am getting is a 16 but will need to be taken in in places, but that's fine with me. Might be worth calling them before visiting?

lesley1960

My daughter has been looking at wedding dresses recently , all the shops seemed to have dresses on sale

Stephb1986_2

I've heard now that some wedding dress shops are charging to try on dresses because they have got wind of some dresses being tried on and then ordered from china

Just wondered if it was true?

Steph xx

Horace

Stephb1986 wrote: »

I've heard now that some wedding dress shops are charging to try on dresses because they have got wind of some dresses being tried on and then ordered from china

Just wondered if it was true?

Steph xx

I don't think shops are charging but they get wind of dresses being ordered from China when the brides venture into their shop to ask for their dresses to be altered because some dresses have arrived in a poor condition and not as described in the photograph that they chose from.

Bridal shops will be having their sales now because they will be attending the Bridal Trade Show at Harrogate on 7-9 September where they will be buying new stock for 09/10 season.